Why Does My Back Hurt? Common Causes for Patients in Bloomfield & Bloomfield Hills
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people in Bloomfield and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan seek medical care. Whether the pain came on suddenly or has been lingering for months, back pain can interfere with work, sleep, and everyday activities.
Common Back Pain Questions: When to See an Orthopedic Specialist
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care—and one of the most searched orthopedic topics online. Whether it’s a dull ache, sharp pain, or discomfort that radiates into the legs, back pain can significantly impact daily life. At Oakland Orthopedic, led by Dr. Bruce Henderson, MD, we help patients understand the cause of their back pain and guide them toward the most effective treatment options.
Preventing Viral Illness
Recently, one of the physicians on national news referred to the health benefits of ultra violet light. Though he didn’t say it, he was indirectly referring to the increase in vitamin D that comes from sunshine on your skin.
Arthritis
Almost everyone at some point in their life experiences arthritis pain and symptoms. Every joint in your body is covered with a layer of articular cartilage on each bone that faces one another.
Nothing Tastes as Good as it Feels to be Thin
Several years ago one of my patients made that statement to me and it has stuck with me ever since. It is such a true statement about health, but I would add that your heart, your spine, and your joints also depend on it.
Osteoporosis and Overall Bone Health
Osteoporosis is the condition where bones become thinner and weaker over time. The size and density of the bone is affected. Osteoporosis to a lesser or greater degree happens to