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  • Ask Dr. Su: How Do I Select The Safest Car Seat For My Baby?

    Ask Dr. Su: How Do I Select The Safest Car Seat For My Baby?

    Preventing injury before it happens is the best way to keep our children safe. Dr. Su advises parents about preventative measures they can take to keep play safe. Use his tips to choose the car seat that will best protect your infant during car travel. “When we talk about child safety, we often focus on…

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  • Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does New Research Tell Us About Concussion Risks?

    Ask Dr. Skendzel: What Does New Research Tell Us About Concussion Risks?

    Although concussion awareness has grown over the last few years, we are still learning about how to best evaluate concussion damage. Dr. Skendzel explains what we know and what we hope to learn about managing concussion risks. In March of 2016, the University of Minnesota announced a collaboration to conduct the nation’s largest single-center study…

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  • Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?

    Ask Dr. Wills: What Are The Risk Factors For A Pinched Nerve?

    One of the causes of arm or leg pain is radiculopathy, commonly referred to as a pinched nerve. Although not all of the causes of radiculopathy can be corrected by preventative measures, knowing the risk factors can help us take steps to keep our back healthy. “No one wants to experience the pain that accompanies…

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  • Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain

    Tips For Treating Shin Splint Pain

    A burning ache in your lower legs may be shin splints. We have guidelines for treating this common injury at home, and tips to help you determine when it’s time to turn to your Summit Orthopedics sports medicine specialist for help. The pain of shin splints is a signal that the muscles and bone tissue…

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  • What Are Shin Splints?

    What Are Shin Splints?

    What are shin splints? Aching pain along the front of the lower leg is the telltale sign, and we explain the causes of this common injury.

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  • Ankle Sprains: Physical Therapy Now Can Prevent Surgery Later

    Ankle Sprains: Physical Therapy Now Can Prevent Surgery Later

    Ankle sprains are one of the most common injuries, and are often treated at home. Summit physical therapist Teresa Werth explains how physical therapy after your first sprain may prevent a chain of subsequent injuries that may necessitate surgical treatment. You could be racing down a basketball court or taking a leisurely walk when it…

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  • Treatments You Can Try At Home For Trigger Points

    Treatments You Can Try At Home For Trigger Points

    Trigger points are tight knots of muscle in your neck, shoulders, or back that make movement painful and difficult. We have some suggestions you can use at home to relax tense muscles without delay. When neck or back pain strikes, you want relief quickly. One of the causes of neck and back pain is a…

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  • How do Trigger Points Lead to Neck Pain?

    How do Trigger Points Lead to Neck Pain?

    A trigger point is a tight knot in muscle tissue that can cause pain. We explain how these knots develop in your neck, review options you can try at home to relieve soreness, and tell you when neck pain should trigger a call to your doctor. Neck pain is a common problem. It will affect…

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  • How Muscle Injury Causes Neck And Back Pain

    How Muscle Injury Causes Neck And Back Pain

    Inflamed muscles are a common cause of neck and back pain. Understanding the conditions that make you vulnerable to this muscle injury can help you take steps to reduce your risks and protect your neck and back. The medical term for muscle pain is myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). “Myo” means muscle tissue and “fascia” refers…

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