A sharp, stabbing pain in your heel as you take your first steps in the morning is often a sign of plantar fasciitis, one of the most common causes of heel pain in adults. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we understand how this condition can transform simple activities like walking to your car or standing in the kitchen into painful…
Lower back pain affects millions of Americans each year, interfering with everyday activities, limiting mobility, and diminishing quality of life. If you are suffering from chronic back pain, you’ve probably asked yourself if surgery is your sole solution for lasting relief. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we bring welcome news: by far, the majority of lower back pain cases are…
Strong, healthy bones form the foundation of an active, independent life. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we know that nutrition is key to building and preserving bone density throughout your lifetime. Whether your goal is preventing osteoporosis, recovering from injury, or maintaining skeletal strength as you age, dietary choices can make a significant difference. Your skeleton is a dynamic structure…
A herniated disk can transform daily routines into agonizing tasks for millions of people each year. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we understand each patient’s encounter with disc herniation is unique, requiring individualized approaches to care from conservative treatment to advanced surgery. Across our complete herniated disc treatment philosophy, each patient is administered the most suitable care for his or…
Tennis elbow affects millions of people every year, and while the name of the disease may lead you to believe otherwise, you won’t need to hit a ball to develop this sore affliction. Less than 10% of tennis elbow cases occur in people who play tennis. Here at Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, we see people from all walks of life…
Your ankles and feet are the keystone of your mobility, supporting your entire body weight while permitting you to walk, run, jump, and perform daily functions. If injury compromises these sensitive structures, the impact on your quality of life is routinely drastic. At Barbour Orthopaedics & Spine, our skilled staff understands the sensitive nature of foot and ankle injuries. We…
