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Orthopedic Health Blog

Straightforward answers to the aches, pains, and injuries we see every day — written by the team at Thrive Orthopedics in Murfreesboro.

Foot & Ankle3 min read

Stop Dreading Your First Steps: Finding Relief from Plantar Fasciitis

If your first steps out of bed feel like walking on broken glass, plantar fasciitis may be to blame — and it's highly treatable.

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Knee3 min read

Don't Let Creaky Knees Slow You Down: Managing Knee Osteoarthritis

Stiff, swollen, uncooperative knees aren't just a normal part of getting older. Here's what osteoarthritis is and how we treat it.

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Shoulder3 min read

Reaching Without Regret: Solving Shoulder Impingement

A sharp pinch when you reach overhead is often shoulder impingement — common, treatable, and risky to ignore.

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Hip3 min read

Healing Outer Hip Pain: Your Guide to Greater Trochanteric Bursitis

Deep, aching pain on the outside of your hip that flares at night has a name — and a very treatable cause.

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Elbow & Hand3 min read

You Don't Have to Play Tennis to Get Tennis Elbow

Burning pain on the outside of your elbow and a weakened grip? Lateral epicondylitis affects far more than athletes.

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Elbow & Hand3 min read

Tingling and Numbness? Taking Control of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Hands that fall asleep at night are more than a nuisance — untreated nerve compression can cause permanent weakness.

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Spine3 min read

Soothing the Shock: Finding the Source and Solution for Sciatica

Shooting pain from your lower back down your leg is a symptom, not a diagnosis. Finding the pinch is the key to relief.

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Spine3 min read

Unplugging from "Tech Neck": Relief for Cervical Strain

Looking down at your phone can put nearly 50 pounds of force on your neck. Here's how to undo the damage.

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Elbow & Hand3 min read

Unlocking the Catch: Simple Solutions for Trigger Finger

When a finger catches, locks, and pops back open, a swollen tendon sheath is usually the culprit.

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Foot & Ankle3 min read

Healing the Heel: Overcoming Achilles Tendinitis

Pushing through Achilles pain risks a rupture. Early treatment is the fastest path back to your activity.

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