What is Cupping?

What is Cupping?

Have you ever heard of cupping? Wondered what those mysterious ‘bruises’ are on athletes like Michael Phelps? Well, here is a little more information and background on this therapeutic technique. Cupping by definition is “the application of suction or vacuum to the...
Physical Therapy and the Treatment of Low Back Pain

Physical Therapy and the Treatment of Low Back Pain

If you have low back pain, you are not alone. At any given time, about 25% of people in the United States report having low back pain within the past three months. In most cases, low back pain is mild and disappears on its own. However, for some people, back pain can...
What is Sciatica?

What is Sciatica?

If you’ve ever felt sharp, shooting pain down your leg or numbness in your foot, you may be dealing with sciatica. Sciatica is often a symptom of an underlying condition, rather than a condition on its own. Pain is caused by irritation of the sciatic nerve, the...
Why Choose Physical Therapy?

Why Choose Physical Therapy?

Physical Therapy (PT) is an essential part of maintaining and restoring your body’s function, whether you’re recovering from an injury, preparing for surgery, or managing chronic conditions. At Suburban Orthopaedics, our goal is to provide skilled, personalized care...
Obesity and Knee Replacement Surgery

Obesity and Knee Replacement Surgery

Knee pain can significantly impact your quality of life, especially when osteoarthritis or other degenerative conditions limit mobility. For some patients, knee replacement surgery is the solution but obesity can play a role in both the decision-making process and...
Knee Pain from Front to Back

Knee Pain from Front to Back

Knee pain is one of the most common issues that bring people into an orthopedic clinic. Whether it’s a dull ache in the front of your knee, a sharp pain behind the knee, or a generalized soreness that makes walking, running, or climbing stairs uncomfortable,...