Author:Shasta MD

Neck Pain Treatment

Posted on August 6, 2011

in Orthopedics, Pain Treatment, Physical Therapy

by Shasta MD

Neck pain can greatly disrupt your daily life, creating difficulties with hobbies and recreation, or even basic routines such as sleep and work. Common neck pain symptoms can include, stiffness, a sharp pain or "kink", numbness, headache, and limited range of motion. It is important to...

Benefit of Mammograms

Posted on July 25, 2011

in Breast Cancer, Radiology

by Shasta MD

A new study of 130,000 women in Sweden produced findings that 30 percent fewer women in the screening group died of breast cancer, showing the value of breast cancer screening in saving women's lives. Eva Bauer is a diagnostic radiologist at MD Imaging in Redding, Ca,...

Shasta Ortho Health Information Library

Posted on July 10, 2011

in Orthopedics, Pain Treatment, Physical Therapy

by Shasta MD

Shasta Orthopedics Health Information Library

Shasta Orthopaedics has taken their expertise in orthopedics, physical therapy, and sports medicine, and developed an incredibly informative website.

Verilast Total Knee Replacement

Posted on June 6, 2011

in Orthopedics, Sports Medicine

by Shasta MD

Redding, California total knee replacement patients have a new technology available to them if they are suffering from knee pain. Verilast Total Knee Replacement is a new knee replacement technology that is documented to dramatically increase the life of a knee replacement. To learn more about...

Shasta Ortho’s Dr. Jones Recommends Early Treatment for Spinal Stenosis

Posted on April 27, 2011

in Orthopedics, Pain Treatment

by Shasta MD

Lack of coordination in walking, balance or hand movement may be a sign of pressure on the spinal cord, or Spinal Stenosis. Dr. Brad Jones of the Shasta Ortho Spine Institute explains the disorder and offers treatment measures that many doctors overlook. The specialists...