Summer sports include activities such as running, soccer, basketball, skating , volley ball and bicycling. Often times individuals use the summer as a time to get back in shape after being sedentary over the winter months. When participating in “running sports” certain precautions should be observed. We will be discussing below some suggestions that may […]
You are running five minutes late, are practically out the door, and the phone rings. You debate about answering it, and in a split decision grab the phone off the hook and are asked if you want to buy credit card insurance. The signal turns from red to green, you hesitate a few seconds and […]
Dear Dr. Caraotta, My son is going out for high school football, but has had a concussions in the past. Is he at any greater risk to have another concussion or at greater risk for any other problems? A concerned mom, Serina. Answer: That is a very good question Serina. Research presented at the 52nd […]
Dear Doctors, My mother has always been very healthy and active. Over the winter, she was left off at the door of a restaurant and tripped over the curb. She quickly got up and it seemed that the only thing that was hurt was her pride. Two days later she experienced severe low back pain […]
Dear Doctors, I strained my back when shoveling snow, then slipped on the ice. I did not feel any pain at the time, and am not sure if the pain I have is due to the fall or shoveling snow. Is there a right and wrong way to shovel snow? ANSWER: Almost all of us […]
Is your back pain the result of a ‘slipped disc’? The International Intradiscal Therapy Society offers the following quiz. If you score 40 or higher, you may be suffering from disc-related problems. 1. Did the pain begin in your back then move to one leg? (15 points) 2. Is your leg pain worse now than […]
You hear the crackle of the soft snow; you feel the crispness of the wind on your face; you tingle with the warmth of the sun on your back; you are exhilarated with the speed and movement. It’s estimated that more than five million Americans will experience the joy and freedom of skiing this year. […]
There are few things nicer in nature than a new fallen snow, but nothing more dangerous as well. Each year, we hear about the numerous heart attacks and strokes that occur as the result of overexertion. The tragedy of the fatal or near-fatal result of an apparently healthy person succumbing to shoveling snow trends to […]
Dear Medical Solution Team, I recently went ice skating, fell and injured my right shoulder. I went to my medical doctor, he examined me, took x-rays, told me that it wasn’t broke, gave me medication and told me that it should get better in a couple of days. It has been two weeks now and […]
Should you ever forget just how many different things we do on our feet, stop and think about how many different kinds of shoes that are available. We wear dress shoes, casual shoes, bowling shoes, winter shoes, summer shoes, running shoes, walking shoes, work shoes, high-heeled shoes, low-heeled shoes, and on and on and on. […]