Stopping suddenly, abruptly changing direction and knee impacts all have something in common. They can cause an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury. Often, such injuries happen while you’re playing a sport, and serious injuries to the ACL can require surgery.  Surgery can affect muscles, ligaments,...Read More

The knee joint is made up of many parts. It has three articulating bones, which are the thighbone, shinbone and kneecap. This joint also contains cartilage, ligaments and other soft tissue. Any of these structures could be injured or damaged and be a source of...Read More

It’s not unusual for people to experience headaches, and neck pain is not unknown to most of us either. These issues typically only occur infrequently, and they don’t tend to last for more than a few days. However, some people could be dealing with chronic...Read More

Oakland, California, residents are more likely to be involved in a car accident than they might think. The California Office of Traffic Safety (COTS) reports that more than 2,400 people were killed or injured in motor vehicle accidents in Oakland in 2017.  If you are...Read More

It’s not uncommon for people to develop sciatica. In fact, an article by the Harvard Medical School reports that up to 40% of Americans will develop sciatica during their lifetime. This condition is caused by irritation or pinching of the sciatic nerve, and there are...Read More