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Hip Pain vs. Lower Back Pain: How to Tell the Difference

Your hip hurts. Or is it your lower back?  It is not always easy to tell. The hip and lower spine are located close together, and problems in either area can cause pain that travels into the buttocks, groin, thigh, or leg. In some cases, a hip condition and a lower back condition can even ...
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Achilles Tendon Pain/Tears: Prevention & Treatment 

The Achilles tendon is the largest and strongest tendon in our body, and it connects our calf muscle to our heel bone. It gives our legs the strength to walk, run, and jump, but if it stretches too far, you

Preventing Common Sports Injuries in Female Athletes

It has been 51 years since the passage of Title IX which guarantees equal access for girls and women in schools that accept federal funding. Young women’s participation in high school sports is now 12 times higher than when the

Preventing Back To School Sports Injuries 

It’s exciting for our children to be back in school. We have been craving some normalcy, and with school back in session, part of that routine will be sports. As you pack lunches and get them off in time, it’s

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Treating Sports-Related Ankle Arthritis

For athletes and highly active individuals, the ankle joint absorbs tremendous force over time. Repeated sprains, fractures, and high-impact movements can gradually damage the cartilage that protects the joint, increasing the risk of ankle arthritis earlier in life than many

How to Prepare for Bunion Surgery: A Comprehensive Guide 

Gone are the days when you needed to be laid up for weeks after having bunion surgery. Today’s recovery period is quite short, but you still need to have a plan for before surgery and your home environment during recovery.  Don’t let worries about

Introducing Prattville Extended Hours

Injuries do not always happen during the workday. Whether it is after practice, after work, or on the weekend, getting the right care quickly matters. Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons is now offering Prattville Extended Hours, giving you access to specialized orthopaedic

Exercises to Prevent Re-Rupture of the Achilles Tendon 

The Achilles tendon, a strong band of tissue that links the calf muscles to the heel bone, is crucial for movements like walking, running, and jumping. Given its crucial role in mobility, an Achilles tendon rupture can be a painful, mobility-limiting