Category Archives: Orthopaedics

Back Pain in Adults with Scoliosis vs. Adults Without Scoliosis: A Comprehensive Look

Posted on June 11, 2025 by askdrjames

Back pain is a common issue that affects a significant portion of the adult population. However, the experience of pain can vary greatly depending on whether or not an individual has scoliosis. Understanding the differences between pain in adults with … Continue reading →

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Active Living with Scoliosis: Benefits of Sports Participation

Posted on December 19, 2024 by askdrjames

Protective Effects of Sports Participation Living with scoliosis can present unique challenges, but it doesn’t have to stop young athletes from pursuing their dreams. In fact, participating in sports can be life-changing for adolescents with scoliosis, offering physical, emotional, and … Continue reading →

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How Calcium and Vitamin D Affect Adolescent Scoliosis

Posted on November 21, 2024 by askdrjames

Can Calcium and Vitamin D Help with Scoliosis? Key Findings from New Research Often, we hear about the benefits of Vitamin D in managing osteoporosis, but did you know it also plays a crucial role in bone growth during child … Continue reading →

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Spinal Osteoarthritis

Posted on January 13, 2016 by askdrjames

Originally posted on Be Active Be Healthy:
Doc, I was told that I have arthritis in my neck and lower back. Is it genetic or is it just aging? This is a very common question I hear nearly daily. Some…

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Acetaminophen Ineffective for Arthritis

Posted on August 17, 2015 by askdrjames

Over the years, many back pain sufferers have been prescribed one of the most commonly known pain medications – Acetaminophen (i.e. Tylenol ®). According to a systematic review and meta-analysis published by Australian researchers in the British Medical Journal on … Continue reading →

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Leg pain? It may be back-related.

Posted on September 21, 2014 by askdrjames

“Doc! My leg is hurting me, but my back is ok. Can you help?” I hear this frequently in my practice. Many leg pain can actually be originated from the back with or without experiencing back pain. A proper examination … Continue reading →

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Spine Surgery Patients Need Adequate Vitamin D Levels

Posted on August 21, 2014 by askdrjames

From time to time, patients may decide to go for surgery for their musculosketal conditions when they have exhausted all conservative methods. They would say to me, “I can’t really do much because I am in so much pain. I … Continue reading →

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Osteoarthritis Patients Now Twice as Likely to Survive Hip Replacement Surgery

Posted on October 4, 2013 by askdrjames

A recent study has revealed that osteoarthritis patients  undergoing total hip replacement surgery are now twice as likely to survive within 90 days of surgery. The study, published in The Lancet (September 2013) involved more than 400,000 cases who underwent … Continue reading →

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Nutrition plays a vital role in post-surgical recovery

Posted on January 17, 2012 by askdrjames

A common question often posed to me is, “Should I do any preparation before my surgery or should I wait to start my rehab therapy until a few months after surgery? and is there anything i should be eating before … Continue reading →

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