Participating in physical activities always involves the risk of injury, but there are some simple tips that can help prevent many of them. Even obvious things like properly warming up are sometimes neglected. It only takes one time to suffer a debilitating and painful injury like Achilles tendonitis or a sprained ankle. Foot and ankle […]
Spine health is a top health concern for many of us. Your spine may be distorted or damaged from improper sitting, standing, or slouching. Don’t worry! There are many healthy habits you can practice to keep your spine healthy naturally at home. Continue reading to learn some simple tips that can keep your spine strong […]
Orthopedics & Physical Therapy As health care providers of physical therapy and orthopedics, we take pride in our ability to enhance our patient’s lives and lessen their pain. Our success is measured by the healing and gains in our patients. With the unprecedented emergence of COVID-19, our outlook hasn’t changed, but our physical therapy and […]
We’ve all been there. You bend over the wrong way and throw your back out, or you spend a little too much time standing on hard surfaces at work. Ouch! It’s easy to take precautions to help alleviate the back pain we see coming, but what about the back pain that catches us by surprise? […]
Back problems affect up to 80% of Americans. Thankfully, there are many ways you can help to keep your spine healthy on your own. Get Much Needed Rest When you sleep, your spine has a chance to relax against the effects of gravity. It’s worked hard all day to keep you upright and keep all […]
It’s no secret that a large percentage of Americans suffer from back pain. If you’re reading this, you’re probably one of them! Pain in your lower, middle, or upper back can be debilitating. Thankfully, with the guidance of a physical therapist or orthopedist, you can begin to manage and, in the best-case scenario, even eliminate […]
Do you suffer from back pain? If so, you’re not alone! The American Chiropractic Association estimates that some 31 million Americans suffer from low back pain at any given time. So, what are your treatment options? At Cape Fear Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we like to take a non-invasive approach whenever possible. The first line […]
If you’ve ever experienced pain in your hamstrings after a strain or a tough workout, you know how debilitating it can be! Your hamstring muscles are large muscles that run up the back of your thigh. These hamstring muscles are responsible for flexing the knee and extending the hip. When you injure or pull these […]
Cape Fear Orthopedics and Sports Medicine’s Dr. Levine acts as Physician director for the Orthopedic Case Conference for Primary Care. This monthly event held with the South Regional AHEC and Cape Fear Valley Health, begins October 8 and will occur the second Tuesday of each month.
Receiving a referral to an orthopedic specialist from your family physician can stressful and leave you with many questions. What’s next? Will I need surgery? What about recovery? The numerous amounts of questions and concerns can be overwhelming to anyone. We will discuss some of these concerns so you can have a better understanding of […]
