Chances are good that you’ve heard the term “sprain” before. But if you’re like many people, you may not know what this injury actually involves. A sprain occurs when a ligament overstretches or tears. Ligaments are fibrous tissues that connect bones together, providing stability within joints and keeping bones from moving too far. When the bones in a joint suddenly …

If you’ve been told that you have fibromyalgia, or if one of your friends or family members has suggested that fibromyalgia might be what’s causing your pain, you’re probably wondering what this condition involves and whether it can be treated. Fibromyalgia is a highly unpleasant disorder that causes chronic, widespread pain across the musculoskeletal system (which includes the bones, joints, …

Are you experiencing joint pain that doesn’t seem to have an explainable cause? If so, you might have arthritis. Chances are good that you’ve heard of this condition, but maybe you’re not sure exactly what it is. Interestingly, arthritis isn’t one individual condition. Instead, the term “arthritis” is used to describe various types of joint disease. In fact, there are …

If you’re living with lower back pain, chances are good that you’re willing to do almost anything to make it stop. Back pain can keep you from taking part in your normal activities—whether that be driving, playing with your kids or grandkids, or even sleeping—and over time, this can take quite an emotional toll on you, as well. Fortunately, there …

A stress fracture is a small crack that forms in a bone, often due to overuse. As such, stress fractures most commonly occur in the feet and lower legs, since those bones are tasked with carrying a person’s bodyweight. Individuals who routinely place a lot of weight and force on their feet—such as runners, tennis and basketball players, dancers, gymnasts, …

I was very thankful that they were able to squeeze me in for a last minute appointment. Dr Mendoza was very nice and thorough. I didn’t feel rushed in and out. I’m hoping I don’t have to go back but if I ever have anymore problems with my leg. I would definitely go back to see him. – Andrea R.  …