If you’ve ever experienced debilitating back discomfort over a long weekend, or experienced extreme nausea at an inopportune time, you know how valuable the prospect of urgent care centers can be. After all, seeing your primary care physician (PCP) may require waiting for several days for an appointment time. Both interest and demand in
Read MoreCommon Orthopedic Emergencies
Of the plethora of health conditions that send people to emergency rooms every year, a substantial amount are orthopedic emergencies. An orthopedic emergency is a severe problem in the musculoskeletal system – broken or damaged bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and joints. The issue is an emergency if it needs to be dealt with right away
Read MoreWhy Pediatric Urgent Care vs. Your Pediatrician?
Taking care of your children is one of your top priorities. So when health issues come up suddenly, it can be frustrating waiting several hours – or days – before being able to see your child’s doctor. Thankfully, there is another way you can get quality pediatric care without having to wait: pediatric urgent care.
Read MoreWhat to Expect at Your Annual Physical
If it’s been a year (or more) since your last physical exam, it’s time to call your doctor for a check-up to make sure you’re maintaining your health. While a routine annual physical may not seem to be a big deal, it may be more comprehensive than you realize, potentially uncovering all sorts of health
Read MoreMost Common Types of Sports Injury
We Americans do love our sports – and not just as spectators, but as active participants. Whether it’s football, baseball, softball, soccer, swimming, golf – you name it – we’re a very athletic breed. Which also means we’re prone to sports injuries. In fact, according to Stop Sports Injuries, an organization comprised of numerous orthopedic
Read MoreWhen to See a Doctor for Nosebleeds
To see or not to see a doctor. That is the question when you or your child has a nosebleed. The answer is … it depends. The sight of blood trickling from your nose may seem alarming, but it’s not in most cases, nor does it necessarily require medical attention. Most nosebleeds will either stop
Read MoreDo You Need 8 Hours of Sleep?
Sleep is an essential part of your health and well-being. If you don’t get enough sleep you can feel irate, drained, impatient and unproductive. If you over-sleep, you can feel groggy, sluggish and, oddly enough, sleepy. Not only does getting not enough sleep or too much sleep affect your emotional health, it can also upset
Read MoreDizziness and Summer Heat: Here Is What to Watch For
Hot summer days are perfect for trips to the beach or pool, cookouts, or hikes in the shady outdoors. But they’re not so ideal when the soaring heat index causes you to feel lightheaded or dizzy. If you get headaches during the summer, it might not be just a dehydration problem. You might have mechanical
Read MoreSymptoms of Kidney Stones
Kidney stones can be a scary and painful health complication. The surgery to have them removed is as equally uncomfortable in recovery as it is with the symptoms. Kidney stones occur in nearly 10% of adults, making it a very common condition that no one wants to talk about. That’s why knowing the causes and
Read MoreHow to Tell the Difference Between a Strain and a Sprain
“Sprains” and “strains” are often used interchangeably when describing a tearing or overstretching of the soft tissues in your body. In the moment of injury, you’re most likely not worried about semantics. However, these two terms distinguish the injuries of different body parts. The signs for these injuries can be very different as well. Knowing
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