Your tendons are a strong piece of connective tissue that attaches your muscles to the bones. Quite often, calcium deposits build up in this area, and this excess calcium is known as calcific tendonitis. For some people, this may not cause any significant health...
We all use our shoulder muscles on a daily bases. However, if you’re an athlete or perform a job with a lot of heavy lifting or repetitious movement, then you’ll probably be using your shoulder muscles more often than others. With more use from these various types of...
When an athlete tears their ACL, or Anterior Cruciate Ligament, it doesn’t have to be the end game for their sporting career. With surgery, which repairs the damaged ligament by reconnecting it to your femur and tibia bones, most athletes can return to their preferred...
Fall is just around the corner and with that means going back to school and jumping into your favorite sport. Now, due to the pandemic, some sports are still looking to make a comeback, like your contactless sports such as baseball and tennis, but others are still in...
Do you ever have days where you’re sitting watching TV, working at your desk or stretching before a workout and a muscle has a spasm? It just keeps on twitching and you rub it, but it keeps coming back for more. A muscle spasm can happen on any muscle, but more...
Whether you’re running, golfing, or playing a more contact sport such as, soccer or basketball, you’ll need to make sure your feet are protected with the right shoes. Wearing shoes that are too tight or worn out can cause shin splints, bunions or blisters, which can...
Tendons are what connect your muscles to your bones. When a tendon becomes inflamed, as a result of overuse, it’s known as tendonitis. The most common areas where you can get this can be found in your elbow, shoulder, hip, knee, Achilles tendon and at the base of your...
They wreak havoc in your sleep, catch you off guard while you’re watching TV, stop you while holding a yoga pose and even get you during a walk around the park. They’re known as leg and foot cramps. These painful experiences can come when you least expect them. Why do...
Hockey is a very strenuous sport, with injury risk nearly any second of the game. The team at Missouri Orthopedics can help you get back on the ice! While most of the St. Louis Blues were enjoying a (brief) Thanksgiving break after their game against the Tampa Bay...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is very common in those who spend hours a day at a computer. Here are some tips to heal after having Carpal Tunnel repair surgery. Many office workers and those who spend hours in front of a computer screen are affected by a syndrome called...
