Life is so much better when you’re “all in.” For many of us, living well means working and playing hard. So when chasing your grandkids becomes more painful than fun. When you can no longer enjoy walking, biking or hiking throughout our gorgeous state. Or when you’re benched with a sports injury, it’s time to visit the team at ProOrtho.
Each of our board-certified orthopedic surgeons brings a passion for a specific area of orthopedics. Together, they form one of the greater Seattle area’s strongest, most experienced teams treating spine, back, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, foot & ankle pain.
Here at ProOrtho we know sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction needs to be addressed with clear awareness, expertise, and fresh thinking. That’s because SI joint dysfunction creates pain that’s deceptive to the degree it mimics entirely different conditions—such as disc problems—which results in misdiagnosis and ineffective treatment. And the next thing you know you’re folding the …
It’s normal to struggle with New Year’s resolutions because no matter how well-intentioned our commitments are, traction and momentum fade within a few weeks. Consider the gym—pop in right after New Year’s Day and you’ll find it packed with eager, motivated folks ready to get fit. But drop by a month later and you’ll notice …
Scurvy was the scourge of sailors for thousands of years, specifically between the 16th and 18th centuries. Scurvy is a dietary deficiency caused by a lack of vitamin C. The body doesn’t naturally make vitamin C, so it must come from citrus fruits (or juices, yum!), leafy vegetables (slightly less fun to drink in juice …
