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⚡ That Shooting Pain Down Your Leg Could Be Sciatica—Here’s What You Need to Know

Sciatica - it's real pain in the posterior! | Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Sciatica is nerve pain in the leg that is caused by irritation and/or compression of the sciatic nerve. It originates in the lower back, radiates into the buttock then travels down the leg. Onset can be sudden with pain in the lower back or hip. It is caused ...

🏃 Think Running Injuries Are All About Your Legs? Your Lean Could Be the Real Culprit.

Running is a whole-body experience | Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Leaning too far forward can lead to overuse injuries The ubiquitous overuse injuries that nag runners may stem from an unlikely culprit: how far you lean forward. Trunk flexion, the angle at which a runner bends forward from the hip, can range wildly — runners have self-reported angles ...

Is Your Finger Clicking, Catching, or Locking? It Could Be Trigger Finger 👆

Trigger finger, a repetitive gripping condition of the hand | Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Trigger finger is a condition that causes pain, stiffness, and a sensation of locking or catching when a finger is bent and straightened. Trigger finger can happen to any finger, but it is most common with the ring finger and thumb. The condition is also known as “stenosing ...

When Do Aching Knees Need More Than Rest and Medication? Discover the Signs. 👀

When is it time for a total knee replacement? | Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a painful condition that not only slows a person down, but with every step there is a painful reminder that your knee is not ‘normal’. Whether walking, climbing stairs or simply taking a seat in a favorite chair, knee osteoarthritis is always there. In ...

SRO’s Internationally Recognized Research Focuses on What Matters Most: Better Outcomes for Patients 🚶‍♂️🌍

Dr. Axelrad Research Accepted for International EBJIS-MSIS 2026 Learn how Dr. Thomas W. Axelrad's orthopaedic research was selected for presentation at EBJIS-MSIS 2026, advancing joint infection care worldwide.

♻️ Don't Throw Away That Walker or Wheelchair Just Yet! See How You Can Help Someone in Sonoma County.

Sonoma Medical Equipment Recycling Program | Santa Rosa Ortho Learn about Sonoma MERP, a free medical equipment recycling program serving Sonoma County. Find walkers, wheelchairs, canes, and more for recovery.

Learn when to seek care and explore treatment options, from nonsurgical treatment to surgery, appointments available now.

Christian Athanassious, M.D. | Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Dr. Christian Athanassious is a board certified spine surgeon with fellowship training in spine surgery from Stanford University. He is the Medical Director of The Total Spine Health Program.

🔥 Sciatica Pain Just Won’t Quit? Learn When Surgery May Be the Right Next Step.

Surgery for herniated disc and sciatica pain | Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Microdiscectomy, or Microlumbar Discectomy (MLD) is performed to treat a painful lumbar herniated disc which can press on the spinal nerves causing pain and numbness in the buttock and leg. Microdiscectomy is one of the most common surgeries performed by spine surgeons. During this surgery either pa...

Just 45 Minutes a Week Could Help Older Adults Move Easier with Arthritis 🚶‍♀️

Weekly activity improves arthritis symptoms in older adults | Santa Rosa Orthopaedics Older adults who suffer from arthritis need to keep moving to be functionally independent. But in an examination of a goal that is daunting for most of this aging population, one study found that performing even a third of the recommended activity is beneficial. “Patients who suffer from ...