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Is there such a thing as “good” pain?
The expression says, "no pain, no gain" but when it comes to exercise - especially for those over the age of 40 – New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer says it's important to understand the difference between good pain from muscles growing and strengthening...
Orthopaedic Surgeon on Treating Common Running Injuries
According to Running USA, there were over two million half-marathon finishers and over 550,000 marathon finishers in 2014. Considered to be one of the most popular exercises worldwide, running offers many health benefits but can also lead to injuries. New Orleans...
New Orleans Orthopedic Surgeon Offers Tips for Children’s Backpacks
Whether your child will be carrying books or a tablet computer to school, there are some important things to remember when making that very important backpack purchase. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, improper choice of a poorly-designed...
How to Protect Your Shoulders During Summer Sports
Most families enjoy outdoor sports during the summer months - swimming, golfing, and volleyball are some of the common ones. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer encourages children and adults to stay safe and avoid painful injuries while playing. Roughly...
What You Need to Know About Arthritis in the Knee
Arthritis of the knee can make taking a step painful. Swelling, pain, and stiffness in the joint are just some of the symptoms that can occur when a person has this condition. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, the daily demands on the knee...
What’s Causing Your Chronic Knee Pain?
The number of cases of chronic knee pain has greatly increased in the last 20 years. As the knee is the main joint people use for walking, New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer wants you to have a good understanding of long-lasting knee pain. There are many...
Home Remedies for Knee Pain
Knee pain is a common condition that can be caused by both short-term and long-term problems. Many short-term knee problems do not need any help from doctors and people can often help with their own recovery. According to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard...
Exercises That Can Cause More Harm Than Good
Exercising is a crucial factor in maintaining a healthy body and mind. This is a commonly known fact and 76% of American adults report that they engage in regular physical activity. Yet according to New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer, practicing certain...
Keep Your Joints Healthy With Our Top 10 Tips
New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer is sharing his top 10 tips to keep your joints healthy. Practice Safety First: When you engage in activities such as in-line skating contact sports, be sure to wear protective padding. Also, if tennis or golf is more...
Returning To Work After Knee Replacement
Unfortunately for some, the hope of retiring at age 65 is not possible, and these people are now facing the reality of having to extend their working years. New Orleans orthopedic surgeon Dr. Richard Meyer finds that because of this, many people feel that putting off...