OrthoNC Health: 6 Tips for a Healthy New Year

OrthoNC Health: 6 Tips for a Healthy New Year

6 Tips for a Healthy New Year Eat Clean (the majority of the time!). Enjoy your holidays and start off the new year as you celebrate with family and loved ones. We all look forward to delicious home cooked meals and decadent desserts this time of year. That being...
How to Know if You Need Hand Tendon Surgery

How to Know if You Need Hand Tendon Surgery

How to Know if You Need Hand Tendon Surgery Is the pain you feel in your hand the result of a serious tendon condition or a minor issue? Is surgery needed in order to relieve your symptoms, or will they disappear without surgical intervention? The answers to these...
Shoulder Health

Shoulder Health

Shoulder Health Preventing the Need for Total Shoulder Replacement Much like the hip, the shoulder is a ball and socket joint. In the case of the shoulder, the “socket” is the area of the scapula (shoulder blade) that holds the head of the humerus arms...
How to Prevent Running Injuries

How to Prevent Running Injuries

How to Prevent Running Injuries The benefits of running far surpass the high so often associated with the act. Running on a regular basis for just 5-10 minutes improves cardiovascular health, strengthens muscles, and reduces the risk of many diseases, heart attack and...
Understanding Cervical Spine Pain and Injuries

Understanding Cervical Spine Pain and Injuries

Understanding Cervical Spine Pain and Injuries The spinal cord is one of the most critical structures in the body, playing a key role in our ability to be active and mobile. When healthy, most movements feel seamless. Tasks like walking and standing up are all but...