Sciatica is a common condition characterized by pain radiating along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks and down each leg. According to Harvard Health, up to 40% of people will experience sciatica pain at some point. This pain can range from [...]
At Coastal Orthopedics, we are committed to making exceptional orthopedic care accessible and convenient for our patients. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new self-scheduling feature, available now on our website! This innovative tool allows you to book your appointments 24/7/365 from the comfort of your [...]
Sprain, strain, or fracture? Don't spend hours waiting in an urgent care waiting room just to be referred to an orthopedic provider anyway! At Coastal Orthopedics, we offer same-day and next-day appointments for all orthopedic injuries, so you can see an orthopedic expert (including spine and sports medicine [...]
If there’s one sport that tends to putt a smile on a lot of faces, it’s definitely golf. According to the National Golf Foundation, when factoring in both those who engage with on- and off-course forms of the game, golf participation topped 40 million in the U.S. for the first [...]
Arthroscopy is a relatively simple outpatient procedure utilized by orthopedic surgeons to diagnose and treat problems relating to the joint. The term “arthroscopy” stems from the Greek words “arthro” and “skopein”: Loosely translated, it means “to look inside the joint.”In recent years, arthroscopy has received much positive attention for its [...]
Did you know that 1 in 5 individuals will develop knee arthritis over the course of their lives? Knee arthritis is not only debilitating, but it can ultimately keep you from doing the things you once loved. Fortunately, you don’t have to live with the pain. Thanks in part to [...]
A major surgery can often be very overwhelming and even a frightening experience. The thought of reconstructing something as important as your ACL can be daunting, but you can follow some helpful tips in order to help you prepare for an ACL reconstruction. Going into surgery prepared will not only give you [...]
More often than not, elderly persons are at risk for health problems, such as osteoarthritis and bone fractures. The nature of their bones is often to blame for these issues. Senior citizens with either dementia or Alzheimer’s are particularly at risk for injuries, such as hip fractures, which can lead [...]
Having hip replacement surgery is no easy feat as it requires an extensive preparation before, during and after. And while having hip replacement surgery can greatly improve your life, you will experience pain post-surgery before things improve. This is why it’s crucial to understand how to take care of [...]
A hip pointer is an extremely painful condition that is caused by a bone bruise to one of two bones near the hips. One of these bones is the most prominent feature of the pelvic bone, the iliac crest, which creates the widest point on the hips. Lower down the [...]
