Physician Blog

The Importance of Proper Footwear for Summer Activities

Are you ready to make the most of the summer season? Whether you're planning adventurous hikes, thrilling runs, or exciting water sports, one essential factor can significantly impact your experience - proper...

Stay Active, Protect Your Joints: Best Summer Sports and Activities

Staying active during the summer is essential for maintaining overall health and well-being. However, if you have joint problems or experience joint pain, finding the right sports and activities that won't aggravate...

How to Prepare for Your First 5K

Whether running your first 5K or you are a regular participant in 5K events, preparation is key to a successful run. Pinnacle Orthopaedics sponsors and supports several 5Ks in our communities throughout the year...

How to Prevent Sports Injuries

If you are an athlete or have a child who is an athlete, you want to do all you can to prevent a sport-related injury. Why is it so important? Because sports injuries are common. One out of three child athletes...

Elbow And Wrist Fractures

Elbow and wrist fractures are often caused by falls, sports injuries, and motor vehicle accidents. They can be treated with non-surgical interventions, but this is not always the case. However, sometimes elbow and...

All you need to know about scoliosis

Scoliosis is caused by a curve of the spine to one side. Though it can occur in any part of the spine, it is most common in the upper and lower back. Scoliosis is much more common in females than males. Often...

5 Important Facts About Arthritis

If you have recently been diagnosed with arthritis, you are sure to have many questions. You may wonder what the cause is? Are there different types? What are my treatment options? What is arthritis? Arthritis is...

How You Can Best Manage Your Back Injury

Are you experiencing back pain? You are not alone. Back pain is one of the most common reasons patients seek medical care. Millions of Americans miss work due to back pain, and it is the number one cause of...

Flexor Tendon Injuries: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Tendons refer to a strong, cord-like tissue that attaches the muscles to the bones. When you move, your muscles contract, allowing the tendons to pull the bone structure and facilitate motion. One specific example of...