Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month: Expert Care at Coastline Ortho
July is Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to spreading awareness about juvenile arthritis, a condition that affects nearly 300,000 children in the United States. This month aims to shed light on the challenges faced by children with arthritis and to...
Bone Dysplasia: Understanding the Condition
Bone dysplasia is a complex group of rare genetic disorders that affect bone growth and development. These conditions result in various skeletal abnormalities, impacting an individual's mobility and overall quality of life. In the US, Bone Dysplasia affects...
Rebooting Your Body’s Communication System: A Guide to Neuromuscular Reeducation
Imagine your body as a complex orchestra, with muscles as instruments and nerves as conductors. Clear communication between these elements is essential for seamless movement. Unfortunately, injuries, neurological conditions, and even bad habits can disrupt this...
Manual Muscle Stretching: A Guide to Improved Flexibility and Reduced Pain
Keeping your body limber and flexible is crucial for maintaining optimal physical health. Tight muscles can lead to a range of issues, from reduced range of motion to increased pain and injury risk. In this blog, we look at manual muscle stretching at Coastline Ortho,...
Rheumatoid, Psoriatic and Osteoarthritis—What You Need to Know About the 3 Main Types of Arthritis
Arthritis is a general term for a group of conditions that cause joint pain and inflammation. Arthritic conditions are no laughing matter. They impact the lives of millions around the globe, causing pain, discomfort, and limitations that can make everyday tasks a...
Sprain vs. Fracture: How to Tell If It’s a Broken Bone
Pain, swelling, and limited mobility can be caused by both sprains and fractures. However, what distinguishes a sprain from a fracture can be difficult to determine. A fracture involves a broken bone, whereas a sprain involves damaged soft tissue, such as ligaments...
Strategies for a Merry and Painless Holiday Season
The holiday season is a time for joy, cheer, and making memories with loved ones. However, it can also be a time of stress, anxiety, and pain, especially for those with chronic conditions like arthritis. If you are living with arthritis, there are a few things you can...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Understanding the Pain and Finding Relief
Imagine this: you're sitting at your desk, engrossed in your work, when a sudden tingling sensation starts creeping up your hands and fingers. As you move your wrist, the tingling turns into a sharp, burning pain that shoots up your arm. This scenario is all too...