man feeling joint pain from rain storm and needing an orthopedic clinic

Injury Recovery | Dec 19, 2019

Why Do Past Injuries Hurt When It Rains?

You may think that there’s no truth in the fact that some people’s aches and pains can forecast weather change. But studies do confirm that weather conditions can impact the body in various ways, including triggering a flare-up of past injuries.   For some, the barometric pressure may affect arthritis…

What Does a Sports Medicine Doctor Do? | AICA Orthopedics

Sports | Dec 18, 2019

What Does a Sports Medicine Doctor Do?

If you are actively participating in sports and become injured, visiting your general practitioner may not be the best course of treatment. A sports medicine orthopedic doctor not only treats sports-related injuries but provides education on prevention through exercises and other techniques.

man with tennis elbow needing a physical therapy clinic

Accident Recovery, Sports | Dec 17, 2019

8 Helpful Exercises for Tennis Elbow

Lateral epicondylitis, more commonly known as tennis elbow, is pain or injury to the tendons in the forearm, largely due to overuse or repetitive motions. Resting the tendons and avoiding overuse is one of the best ways to ease tennis elbow pain.   Exercises can also help speed up the…

woman having whiplash after accident and needing a whiplash doctor

Accident Recovery | Dec 16, 2019

What Happens When You Don’t Treat Whiplash?

If you have been in a car accident, you may be suffering from symptoms of whiplash. Whiplash can occur at any speed, no matter how minor or severe a fender bender is.   Whiplash gets its name because of the motion of the head and neck-snapping back and forth, much…

girl crossing the street about to get in accident and need an accident doctor

Accidents | Dec 16, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About Pedestrian Accidents and Injuries

Who is at Risk for a Pedestrian Traffic Accident? Unfortunately, the individuals who are most at risk of being involved in pedestrian traffic accidents are usually the least equipped to handle themselves in a traumatic situation. This tends to lead to their being involved more frequently in accidents than others.…

Atlanta orthopedic doctor doing cold laser therapy on knee

Injury Recovery | Dec 11, 2019

When Do You Need Cold Laser Therapy?

Cold Laser Therapy is an innovative new technology that allows doctors to treat damaged tissue and allow it to regenerate or to provide pain relief to targeted areas of the body. This therapeutic technique utilizes lower levels of intensity in the laser compared to other types of lasers, which is…

young athlete needing spine doctor after injury

Injury Recovery | Dec 10, 2019

Which Sports Lead to the Most Injuries? 

Most children, at one time or another in their childhood, participate in sports. In the United States, these children number in the tens of millions. Sports are a fun and organized way for children to exercise their bodies, hone various mental strategy skill sets, and enjoy themselves all at the…

woman having a headache and needing a spice specialist and neurologist

Injury Recovery | Dec 9, 2019

When to See a Neurologist for Headaches

What Symptoms Warrant a Visit to a Neurologist? If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, it may be time to seek help. Share with your Atlanta Neurologist the various signs so he or she can confirm your diagnosis.   The list below is not an all-encompassing list. It…

man getting an mri atlanta done with AICA doctor

Injury Recovery | Dec 9, 2019

How to Prepare and What to Expect for Your MRI

Many individuals who are scheduled to have an MRI struggle with understanding what to expect. The typical connotation of this exam from television and books is that it is confining and stress-inducing.   Here, we’re going to address your concerns and misconceptions about imaging technology, so you can safely and…

Trauma After An Auto Accident | AICA Orthopedics

Accident Recovery, Accidents | Dec 9, 2019

Trauma After An Auto Accident

It’s clear at the scene of the crash how severe the damage to your car may be, however, what may not be so clear is the trauma your body endured. In some instances, injuries do not surface for days or weeks following the accident, leaving you with a whole new…

skull at local imaging center at aica orthopedics

Injury Recovery | Dec 6, 2019

What’s the Difference Between an X-Ray and Fluoroscopy?

When you have an injury that needs treatment, it is essential that you obtain the appropriate images to confirm and understand your diagnosis. Only then can your pain be addressed and your body healed. A local imaging center is where you can obtain x-rays and fluoroscopy imaging to help with…

Man feeling knee after getting torn acl surgery at atlanta orthopedic clinic

Injury Recovery | Dec 5, 2019

How Long Does ACL Surgery Recovery Take?

Being told that you need anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery is at the top of nobody’s list of best possible outcomes from a doctor’s appointment. The surgery conjures images in our minds of painful incisions, long recovery time, and potentially nasty side effects.   Thankfully, ACL surgery is far less…

minimally invasive surgery for scoliosis

Accident Recovery | Dec 5, 2019

Does Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery Work?

What Is Minimally Invasive Scoliosis Surgery? Scoliosis is a condition of the spine which causes it to be marked by curvatures and misalignments that should not be present in a healthy and properly formed spine. This condition can be mild and harmless to the individual who has it, but it…

Who To See Following An Accident | AICA Orthopedics

Injury Recovery | Dec 4, 2019

Who To See Following An Accident

If injured in an auto accident, seeking treatment is a must but who do you see? If you suffer injuries should you make an appointment with an Atlanta orthopedic doctor or a chiropractor? As each injury is unique, the answer to that question may vary.

Foot with a bunion requiring an orthopedic Atlanta doctor

Injury Recovery | Dec 4, 2019

Are Your Shoes Giving You Bunions?

What Is a Bunion? A bunion is a bone deformity that can occur most commonly in the base of the big toe. It generally appears in the form of a bump on the joint that is formed where the bones of the big toe and the bones of the foot…

Young athlete avoiding injuries and orthopedic surgeons holding football and backpack

Sports | Dec 3, 2019

Why Multi-Sport Athletes Have Fewer Injuries than Single-Sport Athletes

What Does Sport-Specialization Mean? The term “sport-specialization” refers to the idea of participating in one primary sporting activity instead of participation in multiple. This concept is somewhat under fire for being a causative factor in an increased number of injuries in adolescents who choose to specialize, specifically at too young…

Why AICA Orthopedics | AICA Orthopedics

Injury Recovery | Dec 2, 2019

Why AICA Orthopedics?

Following an auto accident, if injuries were sustained, seeking treatment for your orthopedic injuries should be a high priority. When looking for a car injury doctor, AICA Orthopedics can diagnose and treat any orthopedic injury and work to get you back to your pre-accident self.

man feeling neck in pain needing whiplash treatment from chiropractor

Accident Recovery | Dec 2, 2019

Can A Chiropractor Treat Whiplash?

Whiplash is one of the injuries that will most frequently be seen following a traumatic incident like a car accident or a fall. Because it is such a commonplace injury, many people think it is simply something to be expected when they are involved in an accident. As a result,…

Pain in the Achilles | AICA Orthopedics

Injury Recovery | Nov 27, 2019

Pain in the Achilles

The Achilles tendon connects the calf muscle to the heel bone and when it ruptures it can tear completely or partially. Tears to the Achilles most commonly occur slightly above the heel bone. However, ruptures can occur anywhere along the tendon.

Man getting an MRI in atlanta at AICA imaging center

Injury Recovery | Nov 27, 2019

How Does an MRI Work?

For certain conditions, the MRI is the dominant test to see what needs to be seen, even in comparison to others, such as the X-ray, the CT scan, or the ultrasound.   An MRI is a diagnostic tool utilized by doctors to gain a better perspective of what is going…

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