Patient self-diagnosis has become a serious problem in the age of the internet. There is plenty of information on the internet, from Ancient Greece to Jeff Bezos’s latest venture. However, it does not mean that all information is correct. Complex diagnostic tools are used by doctors to perform a diagnosis. At Performance Rehabilitation, we want...
What are the Most Important Nerves in the Body? There are more than 7 trillion nerves that are found in the human body. They allow your nervous system to provide your body with necessary support. At Performance Rehabilitation, we want to share some of the most important nerves that you need to know about. We will be focusing on cranial...
What Are The Most Common Types Of Orthopedic Surgery? Dealing with medical issues can be very difficult. The discomfort can prevent you from doing your usual activities. The uncertainty of not knowing whether you have a chronic issue or not should be avoided. If a loved one suffers from an illness, it can take a toll on you. Things can get even...
Posterior Cervical Fusion Many neck problems are the result of degenerative changes in the intravertebral discs of the cervical spine. Injury to the spine and complications resulting from previous surgeries can also affect the neck. Fortunately, most patients suffering from neck or spinal pain will not require any type of surgical intervention....
What is a Keyhole Foraminotomy? As we age, it is common to see cervical spine disease in adults. Pain ranging from mild neck pain to severe shooting pains down the arm drive patients to seek relief from their doctor. Fortunately, most cases of cervical pain are successfully treated without the need for surgery, but some patients may have symptoms...
Cervical Disc Replacement in New Jersey Cervical Arthroplasty Arm pain, neck pain and shoulder pain can be a debilitating side effect of cervical disc disease. Age, normal wear and tear, and genetics can all contribute to herniation, degeneration, or a damaged disc. This can cause pain, numbness, and weakness that may radiate into the shoulder...
Anterior Cervical Fusion As we age, discs in our spine may get injured or worn down. This can lead to pain, weakness, tingling, and numbness in the arms, neck pain, and upper back pain. When traditional therapies and medications fail to relieve neck or arm pain caused by pinched nerves or diseased discs, your doctor may recommend anterior...
What causes bone spurs? Bone spurs are common as we age, and many people do not even know they have them. They are typically found after an X-ray or MRI that are ordered for other conditions. When you do have symptoms, it is important to talk to your doctor to discuss treatment options. What is a bone spur? A bone spur (oseophyte) is a small...
Sciatica and Spinal Stenosis Sciatica is commonly caused by spinal stenosis, a condition that occurs when the small spinal canal, which houses the nerve roots and spinal cord, becomes compressed. As a result, there is a pinching of the nerve roots or spinal cord, which leads to pain, numbness, or weakness that can be felt in the lower back, legs,...
Pinched Nerve in Hip Pain from a pinched nerve in the hip can cause great discomfort and can wreak havoc on your everyday life. Simple tasks like walking can bring on severe hip pain, even causing you to walk with a limp. Nerve pain can come in various forms and may feel different from person to person. Continue reading to learn more about the...
Hip Feels Like It Needs To Pop Hip pain, snapping hip, and stiffness in the hip joint are common and significant health concerns. While the hip joint is a powerful and durable part of your body, it is not indestructible. Age, pregnancy, and sports injury can cause strain to the hips, which eventually wears down or causes damage to the cartilage....
How Does Bone on Bone Knee Pain Feel? Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disease that causes your joint tissues to degrade over time, setting off an inflammatory reaction that causes pressure placed directly on the bone of the knee. At first, symptoms are mild, but as the condition progresses, pain can become intense while performing daily...
Why Do I Still Have Pain After Back Surgery? When it comes to persistent back pain after surgery, many patients find themselves desperate for relief and opt to undergo additional surgeries. This poses a problem for patients in search of a cure, as success rates plummet with each additional back surgery. Hope still remains for those suffering from...
What Can I do for a Frozen Shoulder? There are times when shoulders simply freeze. The causes can be chalked up to something as mundane as staying in a position too long, or to more common health conditions like hypo and hyperthyroidism, diabetes, stroke, and cardiovascular disease. Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is believed...
Why do I Have Numbness in my Feet? There are times numbness is felt in your feet due to putting pressure on nerves or by sitting in a position that reduces blood flow. A sensation loss, typically referred to as “going to sleep” occurs as a result of nerve compression while you sit. After getting up and moving around, a pins-and-needles sensation...
Is Knee Pain Slowing You Down? A very common injury that we see at Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine is "jumper's knee" or patellar tendonitis, an injury to the tendon connecting the kneecap (patella) to the shinbone. This injury usually can be challenging for treating physicians and often has patients feeling frustrated....
Don't Overdo It In the Garden! Enjoy the beauty of your garden and reduce the possibility of back pain and or overuse injuries by remembering these safety suggestions: Avoid long gardening sessions Warm up before gardening with slow, sustained stretches and remember to do basic back stretches during your gardening Rotate your tasks to avoid...
Should I See a Doctor or Chiropractor for Back Pain? Whether it was caused by tension from sitting at a desk all day, an injury that occurred from an accident or fall, or an underlying medical condition, most of us have experienced back pain. In fact, nearly 100% of the population will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives. For some,...
Can You Predict the Weather with Arthritis? You may have heard someone say, “Rain must be coming, I can feel it in my bones.” But, what exactly does that mean? Can they really “feel” the rain coming? Many arthritis sufferers claim they can predict rainfall due to the level of pain in their joints, and believe it or not, their weather forecasting...
Innovation and Excellence in Spinal Care Performance Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine of Somerset County, NJ has been serving patients with non-surgical orthopedic solutions since 1999. Known for innovative and collaborative care, PRRM pioneered Regenerative Medicine in New Jersey back in 2011, successfully treating thousands of...
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