Monthly Archives: May 2016

Accident Prevention, Education | May 6, 2016

Texting and Driving Prevention

Texting and driving is a dangerous epidemic in the United States. This activity can result in a variety of serious consequences. Statistics from 2011 indicated that over 23 percent of auto accidents in the U.S. involved the use of a cell phone, and texting makes a car accident over 20 times more likely to occur. […]

Education, General Chiropractic | May 6, 2016

ORTHOPEDIC AND CHIROPRACTIC DOCTORS PRACTICING TOGETHER

The fields of orthopedics and chiropractic are being used together more frequently in order to provide a well-rounded practice to patients. Both professions treat patients who have problems with the musculoskeletal system, including bones, tendons, ligaments, and muscles. These professions overlap in terms of the areas of the body in which they treat. Due to […]

Health and Wellness | May 6, 2016

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating isn’t about dieting, depriving yourself, or staying extremely thin. Instead, healthy eating is more about mood stabilization, having energy, and staying as healthy as you can. Learning some of the basics about nutrition and expanding your food choices are great ways to begin your road to healthy eating. Consider the following information offered […]

Education, Injury Recovery | May 6, 2016

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING KNEE REPLACEMENT RECOVERY

Although all you may want is to rest in the 24 hours preceding your knee replacement surgery, your Atlanta Orthopedic Doctors are probably going to be coming in and asking you to start bending your new knee and sitting up on the edge of the bed or in a chair. This is because early mobilization […]

Accident Recovery, Education | May 6, 2016

WHEN SHOULD I FOLLOW UP WITH THE ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR?

If you’ve been in a car accident and have received medical attention, you may be hoping that your visit to doctor is one and done. For example, you may have visited an orthopedic care clinic to treat fractures, sprains, strains and pain. However, these car accident injuries require ongoing observation. Sometimes pain from your car […]

Orthopedics | May 25, 2016

How to Choose the Right Orthopedic Doctor

It’s important to feel confident about your choice of doctor. This is especially true when seeking treatment after a car accident. Choosing an orthopedic doctor is a critical decision because you’re working with a specialist plays a key role in your recovery. Here are some helpful tips for choosing the right Atlanta Orthopedic Doctor.