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Suffering from lower back pain is more common than you think. Up to 84% of adults worldwide have gone through it, making it an almost inevitable situation that you may face at some point in your life. In some cases, it can be debilitating enough to make you stop walking, having trouble with sleeping and doing your daily activities.

Multiple medical conditions and daily habits can lead you to feeling discomfort in your low back. At Ashford Orthopedic Specialists, we want to help you prevent the painーkeep on reading to learn about what conditions can trigger it so as to move with caution.

Suffering from a rotator cuff injury can be a threat to your daily routine, making it impossible to perform simple activities like changing clothes or cooking, and other actions that require you to use your arms. You may be feeling some symptoms and probably mistaking it for a frozen shoulder, which is another common injuryーbut this confusion might be detrimental for your health.

The head of our team, William Ashford, MD, is an experienced orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist that serves patients in and around Athens and Loganville, Georgia. If you’re not sure that you’re experiencing a rotator cuff tear, call Ashford Orthopedic Specialists today and book your appointment.

Feeling a little bit of pain and soreness around your shoulder after surgery? Most likely, it is normal. You should expect some discomfort during the initial recovery stages following shoulder surgery, as it is an indication things have changed and are healing. But when does the pain become a warning sign?

Our team at Ashford Orthopedic Specialists has put together a comprehensive list that goes through what’s normal and what’s not when it comes to pain after shoulder surgery and how you can best manage it. If you’re worried about your recovery, don’t hesitate to contact us for a close assessment and diagnosis.

Being alive means being at risk; active people know that to live well means to explore, to push physical limits, and to have fun. We at Ashford Pediatrics support the decision of not letting the fear of being hurt stop you from experiencing the heat of a healthy competition or the fun weekends playing football with family and friends. However, we both know that when participating in any sport or play, you can suffer various sports injuries, some of which can be treated with rest. In contrast, others may require immediate medical attention. The question here is: How do you know when to see a doctor? Today, with the help of Dr. Ashford, we will break down how to detect the signs of sports injuries that require medical assistance.

Your knee does not have to be in pain with every step.  With knee arthroscopy, doctors can get a closer look at your joint to identify the source of your pain. This minimally invasive procedure gives us the opportunity to diagnose and treat the issue in a shorter period of time than other procedures. 

By using a small camera and tiny incisions, it offers the opportunity to handle multiple affections in a single session.

👉 Check the complete information about the procedure right here.

Our knees enable us to move freely and engage in our favorite activities with friends and family; we depend on them to navigate our daily lives with ease. Healthy knees are vital for sustaining our active lifestyles and ensuring optimal mobility. We often overlook their reliability. However, knee pain stands out as one of the most prevalent forms of joint pain. In the United States, 18% of adults have reported experiencing knee pain at some time. As we age, health may decline, leading to injuries and stress on the knee. These are some ways that we can prevent future problems with our knees.