Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group

Have a work-related injury? Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group has a wide range of doctors and a knowledgeable staff that will walk you right through the claims process and back to your healthy self. Don’t suffer, for an appointment today! 858 412-6080.

Certain nutrients are crucial to bone health. These nutrients are calcium and vitamin D, zinc, magnesium and protein. While calcium is a key nutrient for strong bones, vitamin D is also necessary in order for bones to absorb calcium . . .one good reason why milk is often fortified with this nutrient. Zinc, magnesium and protein are also found in milk and are important for strong bone health.

How well do you know your bones? Your skeleton has many functions. Which of these is NOT a function of the bones? Please choose your answer and leave a comment with your answer! The answer will be posted in two days from now! 1) Provision of shape and support 2) Production of blood cells 3) Storage of minerals until your body needs them... 4) Production of bile See more

You probably know that the femur is the biggest bone in your body. But do you know what the biggest joint is? It's the knee bone! At the knee joint, three bones connect: your femur, tibia and patella. Those three large bones require an equally large joint to connect them. That's why your knee is the largest joint in your body!

CAN THE WEATHER AFFECT JOINT PAIN? Did you ever hear anyone say, I know it’s going to rain because my head is killing me!? Or maybe you’ve felt your own joints ache when the temperature outside drops, it becomes more humid, precipitation occurs or is going to and temperature. Well, the surprising news is that person who claimed of their head hurting and/or you noticing your joints ache more when the weather changes just might be onto something! There a few theories on ho...w changes in weather affects joint pain, and they many have to do with changes in barometric pressure. People with arthritis may be sensitive to changes in barometric pressure because when the cartilage that cushions the bones inside a bone joint is worn away, nerves in the exposed bone might pick up on changes in pressure. Another reason why barometric pressure can affect how your joints feel is by making your tendons, muscles and any scar tissue expand and contract and that can cause joint pain. Low temperatures can also make the fluid inside joints thicker . . .so they feel stiffer. You might also feel more pain when the weather is cold and rainy out because you may not get as much activity if you choose to stay inside and lounge. The lack of activity can lead to joint pain and stiffness. If you suffer from weather-related joint pain . . .here are a few things you can try to alleviate the symptoms: If the temperature drops, try to keep yourself warm by taking a warm bath or a paraffin bath. You can also ask your doctor about medications, keep a healthy weight and stay active and don’t strain your joints if you don’t have to. As with any kind of joint pain, if you don’t know what it is for certain, call Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical group to find out at (858)-412-6080. See more

ULTRASOUND GUIDED INJECTIONS TO TREAT NEUROMAS - Synergy foot and ankle surgeon Jay Berenter discusses this exciting new procedure using a an ultrasound machine from Arthrex. Contact Dr. Berenter's office for more info: (858) 450-9218

Plantar fasciitis is a painful inflammation of a thick band of tissue that connects the heal bone to the toes. Symptoms include stabbing pain near the heel...and this pain might be worse in the morning. People may also experience sharp pain in the foot or heel, limping, swelling or tenderness. There are several ways to treat this condition, including orthodics, physical therapy, medications (steroid injections and oral pain meds) and in some cases, surgery. If you think you or or a loved one is suffering from this condition, call Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical group at (858)-412-6080 today. Help is only a phone call away!

For many people, Memorial Day is a time to celebrate freedom and have fun, in more ways than one. The official meaning of Memorial Day is to salute the U.S. Veterans who sacrificed to preserve and protect us. Memorial day is the unofficial kick-off for summer . . .which means a lot of cookouts and get togethers. This also translates into Memorial Day weekend being one of the busiest weekends for travel. Please follow these tips to keep the roads SAFE this holiday weekend:... 1. Avoid alcohol. Don’t drink and drive. Talk to your teens about the repercussions of drinking and driving. 2. Keep your tires properly inflated. The hot roadway can take it’s toll on tires. 3. WEAR YOUR SEATBELT! 4. Keep your windshield clear and make sure your wipers are in good shape so your view will be unobstructed. 5. Follow speed limits (unless otherwise indicated) and follow all traffic rules. 6. Have a happy, healthy and safe holiday weekend!! See more

Do you have acute pain, chronic pain or inflammation? At Synergy, they have MLS (Multiwave Locked System) laser therapy. This therapy is quickly becoming the standard of care in alleviating both acute and chronic pain and inflammation, eliminates risk from surgery and prescription pain killers and has no negative side effects. Synergy uses this technology to restore people's lives. For more information on this please call us at (858)-412-6080 or visit our website at https://synergysmg.com/.

Meet Dr. Rina Jain! Originally from Canada, she graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1992. After completing a surgical internship and orthopedic residency at the University of Toronto, Dr. Jain took an interest the management of knee and hip arthritis, specializing in total knee and hip replacements/revisions. She is also trained in robotic surgery. Prior to moving to San Diego in 2002, she had a practice at the University Health Network, followed by... a practice The Scarborough Hospital in Toronto. Dr. Jain holds certifications from both the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and from the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery. She has also received recognition for her published peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Jain served as Chief of Staff at Sharp Grossmont Hospital from 2010 through 2012. Her practice today includes general orthopedics and total joint replacements. See more

Almost everyone experiences back at least once in their lives. Signs and symptoms of back pain can include muscle ache, pain that radiates down your leg, shooting or stabbing pain, pain that worsens with bending, lifting, standing or walking and pain that improves with reclining. When should you see a doctor? You should see a doctor if the back pain persists for more than a few weeks, it is severe and doesn’t improve with rest, spreads down one or both legs, especially if t...he pain extends below the knee, causes weakness, numbness or tingling in one or both legs or if it’s accompanied by unexplained weight loss. You should also see a doctor if you start having back pain for the first time after 50, or if you have a history of cancer, osteoporosis, steroid use or excessive drug or alcohol abuse. If you are experiencing unexplained back pain or any of the above symptoms . . .call Synergy Orthopedic Medical Specialists today! See more

Have a work-related injury? Synergy Orthopedic Specialists Medical Group has a wide range of doctors and a knowledgeable staff that will walk you right through the claims process and back to your healthy self. Don’t suffer, for an appointment today! 858 412-6080.

Did you know that Synergy can do high quality imaging in their own state of the art MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) facility in La Jolla, CA? These 3-D images can detect abnormalities in bone, soft tissue, organs and blood vessels; without radiation. These images are an extremely useful tool when helping your doctor make a diagnosis! Call (858)-200-3300 for an appointment.