by Joseph Lucas | Jul 24, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Spine
Let’s face it. If you are experiencing moderate to severe neck pain, and you’re here – it’s likely that you are weighing the pros and the cons of having a neck surgery. We understand the care and the importance of such a decision and we are...
by Joseph Lucas | Jul 23, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Hand & Wrist
As we age our bodies become less resilient and more susceptible to the wear and tear from our daily activities. Our hands, fingers, and wrists are as just as likely to exhibit issues as our knees, hips, and backs. Inflammation, fraying of tendons, autoimmune...
by Joseph Lucas | Jul 21, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Sports Medicine
Sports Medicine is not always about treating torn ACLs and dislocated shoulders. Prevention efforts begin with us assessing our environments and understanding our body’s limitations when certain factors are present. It’s been a brutally hot summer in Texas...
by Joseph Lucas | Jul 16, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Shoulder
Listed below are descriptions of several types of shoulder pain along with information about each type of pain. Of course, the intended purpose of this article is not to diagnose certain pain you may be feeling, rather to educate and inform about the pain you might be...
by Joseph Lucas | Jul 13, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Hand & Wrist
What It Is Thumb arthritis occurs in the joint at the base of the thumb and is a common type of osteoarthritis caused by natural wear and tear of the joint. Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form...
by Joseph Lucas | Jul 9, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Foot & Ankle
Plantar Fasciits We all lead busy lives and foot pain is no joke and can make a tough day even tougher. If you wake up, step out of bed, and you are greeted with a stabbing pain in your heel that gets milder over the day as you begin to use your foot,...
