Knee Osteoarthritis and Weight Loss: How Reducing Body Weight Can Relieve Pain and Improve Function in Westerville, Ohio
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic joint pain we see at Central Ohio Spine and Joint in Westerville, Ohio, and it continues to affect a growing number of adults across Central Ohio including Dublin, Powell, and New Albany. Many patients...
Tendinitis vs. Tendinosis: Understanding the Difference—and Why Shockwave Therapy Is Changing the Game
Tendon pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal complaints seen in clinical practice. Whether it’s shoulder pain, tennis elbow, Achilles pain, or plantar fasciitis, many patients are told they have “tendinitis.” But here’s the problem: Most chronic tendon...
Nerve Pain vs Joint Pain in Westerville Ohio: How to Tell the Difference and Why It Matters
A patient walks into our office in Westerville and says, “My back hurts, but sometimes it shoots down my leg. Other times it just feels stiff. I do not know what is actually wrong.” This is one of the most common situations we see at Central Ohio Spine and Joint. Is...
Dry Needling for Chronic Back Stiffness: Does It Actually Work?
Why Chronic Back Stiffness Is So Hard to Treat If you have ever felt like your back is constantly tight, especially in the morning, after sitting, or during workouts, you are not alone. Chronic back stiffness is one of the most common complaints we see at Central Ohio...
Why Pelvic Floor Rehab Should Be the Standard of Care for Postpartum Moms
Welcoming a new child into the world is an incredible journey. It is a profound physical and emotional transition that marks a new chapter in a woman’s life. However, while the healthcare system is meticulously designed to monitor the health of the baby, the physical...
4 Tips to Get Your Back Ready for Spring Golf
Spring is right around the corner, and for many golfers that means one thing: Longer days.More rounds.More swings. It also means something else we see every year in the clinic: Low back pain after the first few rounds. If you spent the winter sitting more, training...