Orthopedics
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Weighted Vests: A Trend to Try?
A weighted vest adds load to your body, forcing muscles, bones and your cardiovascular system to work harder during movement.
Stiff, Painful Shoulder? It Might Be Frozen Shoulder
The condition tends to come out of nowhere, bringing severe shoulder pain with no obvious cause.
The Health Hazards of Summer Slides and Flip-Flops
Lightweight and easy to slip on and off, summer sandals may seem comfortable at first, but wearing them can lead to painful problems.
10 Medications That Don’t Mix Well With Coffee
Learn how coffee can change the way your body absorbs certain drugs, reducing their effectiveness and causing unpleasant side effects.
Is Chiropractic Treatment Right for Your Back Pain?
Evidence supports chiropractic spinal manipulation for lower back pain, neck pain and certain types of headaches.
Severe Hand Injury Leads to Unique Diagnosis and Treatment
When an injury caused Almad Allen to lose function in his left hand, orthopedic hand surgeons at UH provided innovative care that restored his quality of life.
Why Do People Get Shorter as They Age?
A little age-related height loss is both normal and common. In fact, nearly 80 percent of people will shrink an inch or two as they age.
Low Back Pain vs. Sciatica: What’s the Difference?
It can be easy to confuse the two conditions because they share many of the same symptoms.