Orange County Orthopedic Center

Improve your range of motion and keep your muscles limber as you age, with flexibility exercises. Here are five options to try:

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Did you know that vegans are at a higher risk for fractures--specifically, hip fractures? If you follow a vegan diet, make sure you're getting plenty of plant-based protein and calcium to keep your bones strong. Some patients also benefit from supplements of vitamin D and B-12.

You can burn up to 400 calories in 20 minutes from a kettlebell workout.

Curious about kettlebell training? Advice and the best way to get started from a physical therapist.

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No pain, no gain: Myth or fact? Here's the truth from a sports medicine physician:

Your back is made up of several discs, nerves, and muscles. As a result, pain and orthopedic conditions that relate to the back are common. Back pain can surface in many forms, including sudden and sharp or dull and gradual. Let us help find the source of spine pain and determine the best treatment plan for you. Contact us today to learn more.

Be proactive and preventive with this three-way approach, it's crucial for long-lasting joint function and reducing early arthritis:

Standing and moving more throughout your day helps with muscle gain and weight loss. Practical tips for sitting less at work:

How medical and therapeutic massage goes beyond mere relaxation to help with more serious medical issues.

Don't let hip pain keep you from doing the activities you enjoy. At our center, we help patients manage hip pain with non-surgical methods and minimally invasive procedures. Contact us today to learn more.

Find a long-term pain solution with minimally invasive joint replacement. With the developments in medical equipment and medical techniques, you can experience a joint replacement procedure that is quick and done in an outpatient setting, with durable and quality materials. At Orange County Orthopedic Center, we want to make sure you can return to your regular activities as soon as possible. Contact us now to schedule your next consultation.

Strengthen those shoulders with these simple yet effective exercises you can do almost anywhere!

Age commonly affects these 7 areas of your body. Here's how to fight back: #MENtionIt

The best thing you can do for your knees is to strengthen the muscles that support them.

Is all joint pain arthritis? Does rain and damp weather worsen arthritis? We debunk seven myths about arthritis:

The discs in your back contain an inner gel-like substance that can push through the disc’s outer layer and put pressure on nearby nerves. This herniation can happen simply with aging, because your discs retain less water over time and become less flexible. However, a herniated disc can also occur as a result of lifting or strenuous activity. Rest, ice therapy, heat therapy, epidural injections, and surgical removal of the affected disc can all help relieve the symptoms. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule your next appointment.

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You can stretch or tear your ACL if you make a sudden movement or quick, sharp turn when you’re running or jumping.

During laser back surgery, a laser is used to remove portions of tissue located around the spinal cord and nerves of the back. Unlike the other types of back surgery, it may only be appropriate for very specific conditions, such as when nerve compression is causing pain. Contact us today to learn more.

There are two main types of laser spine surgery that may provide much-appreciated relief decompression and stabilization. For most patients with back or neck pain related to a compressed nerve, decompression surgery provides relief. See if Laser Spine Surgery is right for you. Contact us today.

Try this exercise to improve your abdominal strength and posture.

There are two main types of laser spine surgery that may provide much-appreciated relief decompression and stabilization. For most patients with back or neck pain related to a compressed nerve, decompression surgery provides relief. The purpose of decompression is take pressure off of pinched or compressed nerve roots. Disc herniation, spinal stenosis, and bone spurs are among the most common sources of nerve-related back or neck pain. Contact us today to learn more.

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