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Work can be a pain. Whether in a car or at a desk, we know sitting can cause our bodies pain and discomfort.

We know we shouldn’t sit all day, but most of us have to make a living, which in many cases means we’re stuck at a desk – and in a chair – most of the day.

When we live streamed from the operating room, our viewers had lots of questions about the surgeries being performed. Our orthopedists have responded with all the answers.

The medical knowledge gleaned from the NFL Combine (which itself was started by physicians) will inform the draft. 

Running in the winter can be an exhilarating challenge. But it also presents unique challenges and can add a higher risk for injuries.

We’ve been told over and over that sitting too much is highly detrimental to your health. The reality is that many of us have to sit at a desk for much of the day. 

But does the fact that too much sitting is bad mean that investing in a standing desk is the best solution?

Activities and professions that require a lot of sitting can also result in a lot of pain. At the end of your day, try these stretches to get those sore muscles moving.

As the 2019 NASCAR season begins, OrthoCarolina has announced its surgery numbers for the 2018 season as well as recent pit crew and mechanic injury trends in the sport.

It’s not as well-known as its companion muscle the gluteus maximus, but the gluteus medius has an important job: to stabilize the pelvis and hips. Here's what to know about sitting.

In seventh grade, she almost got cut from the basketball team, but Dr. Julie Woodside’s future held an NCAA basketball career where she learned the focus that propelled her into orthopedic surgery.

An OrthoCarolina hand surgeon will perform a trigger finger release surgery and a carpal tunnel release on OrthoCarolina’s Facebook page during a live broadcast this Wednesday from Mallard Creek Surgery Center.

Whether you work from home or in an office, there are proper ways to set up a workstation that encourages comfort and efficiency. 

Charlotte has some great events going on throughout the year. Here are nine of the best.

Choose one of these family-friendly Triad hikes for your next family adventure.

These top adventures should be on your North Carolina bucket list for winter.

Life making it hard to get to the gym? Here's a list of resources that provide free workouts. 

Learn how a power-lifter has built his fitness back up after a total hip replacement. 

The result of overuse, trigger finger is a common but extremely painful condition that can cause the catching, locking and popping of the painful finger.

Thomas K. Fehring, MD, hip and knee surgeon with the OrthoCarolina Hip and Knee Center, has been awarded a grant by The Foundation for Arthroplasty Research and Education (FARE), a 501(c) (3) organization, for his research How to Improve the Results of Irrigation and Debridement for Prosthetic Joint Infection through the use of Intraosseous Antibiotics.

After OC Physical Therapist Assistant Mary Jean followed through on a year of Pilates classes, she looks back at the results she’s seen, including a 15-second reduction in her mile pace.

Removing a cast at the doctor’s office can really tickle, and there’s true science behind the reason why.

Skiing and snowboarding are thriving across the South thanks to advanced snowmaking technology and improved amenities at resorts.

If you're in Charlotte, you can take a day trip to the mountains of western North Carolina for great snowshoeing and skiing.

It’s no surprise that fitness is one of the top New Year’s resolutions year after year. Unfortunately, it’s also one of the top resolutions that isn’t fulfilled.