A Healthier, Happier, Pain-Free Life

“There may be a significant risk in not seeing a specialist for a painful hand condition,” Dr. Evanson said… Many hand or upper extremity injuries may cause you to avoid certain activities, but when these minor pains are Ignored and not evaluated by a hand specialist, they can go from what someone thinks is a […]

When a foot or ankle is painful it can make daily activities difficult. You just want it to stop hurting. Dr. John Rachoy, a specialist in podiatry and foot and ankle surgery, understands these daily challenges and offers advanced techniques and treatments to get you back on your feet. A specific technique that Dr. Rachoy […]

Experiencing hip, knee or shoulder pain? According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, you may be one of more than 450,000 Americans who have total hip replacements, one of the 790,000 people who have knee replacements or one of more than 50,000 who have shoulder replacements each year in the U.S. If you’re […]

Are you experiencing shoulder pain? It could be your rotator cuff, and you’re not alone in your suffering. According to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, almost 2 million people per year visit their doctors due to a rotator cuff problem in the U.S. alone. Dr. Omar Perez, a board- certified orthopedic surgeon at North […]

Walking is for everyone! It is a fun, affordable way to exercise the whole family can enjoy. Walk your way to good health by creating a daily walking routine. Start at your own pace in a terrain that is right for you. Here are 5 reasons why you should walk for exercise. No Age Limits […]

“Exercise,” Your Doctor advised. You agreed in the office but…easier said than done. Discovering an exercise regimen (that you will actually stick with) is difficult. Especially if you’re not an athlete. Perhaps running isn’t for you, kickboxing will flare up an old injury, and dance class sounds embarrassing. Sound familiar? Or, maybe you used to […]

3…2…1…Happy New Year! Break out the noise makers, party hats and shiny confetti because at North Point Orthopaedics, we have a big reason to celebrate 2020. We just started construction of a state-of-the-art, full-service, spacious medical facility! The goal is to move into our new home this fall. We are thrilled with the exciting adventure […]

Ouch! Has pain transformed you into someone else? Someone who sits instead of dances? Someone who declines invitations? Constant knee, back, or other pain transforms your life in terrible ways. It can cause depression, weight gain, strained relationships, and trouble at work. No matter if the pain throbs, pinches, stabs, or aches, all you want […]

Arthritis pain disrupts daily life. It can rob you of joy, relaxation, sleep, and the ability to do the things you love. It affects people of all ages, genders, races, and in all climates. Arthritis is tricky because it comes and goes. You may think your pain is gone, but then it bubbles to the […]