Your orthopedic physicians at The Medical Group of South Florida in Jupiter, Florida, are thoroughly familiar with the bones that support your body, because that’s what makes us experts in maintaining bone health. We are also well versed in what happens to your bones as you age. The problem is, too often people tend to … Continued
Now that the death toll for rip currents has claimed nearly 70 victims so far this year, your primary care doctors and specialists at The Medical Group of South Florida want to again raise awareness of this deadly—but completely preventable—cause of death. According to the U.S. Lifesaving Association (USLA), nearly 80% all rescues made by … Continued
Overdose deaths involving prescription opioids have quadrupled since 1999, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In 2015, 33,000 people died from overdoses related to prescription opioids, killing more than guns or car accidents, and the numbers appear to have risen since. But deaths aren’t the only risk related to prescription opioids, … Continued
Your chiropractic physicians at The Medical Group of South Florida are not only expert at treating pain, we also focus on practices and approaches that help your body remain healthy. Thus, we share similarities with various forms of complementary medicine, including the practice of yoga, a discipline that originated over 3,000 years ago. September is … Continued
If you hear noises in the night and suspect someone has broken into your home, your heart will begin to race, your palms will become sweaty, your mouth will go dry, and you will leap from your bed, ready for action, either to fight or flee, depending on the circumstances. This is a potentially dangerous … Continued
Which is worse, the hurricane itself or the aftermath? From a medical standpoint, your doctors at The Medical Group of South Florida, believe it’s the latter. Once the storm has passed begins the monumental task cleaning up afterward. We understand the impulse to dive right in and start to work, but there are certain precautions … Continued
Once thought to be a largely imagined disease, since 1990 fibromyalgia has been recognized as a medical disorder. Symptoms can include sensitivity to pain, stiff, achy joints or bone pain, and fatigue. Other common markers of the syndrome are sleep disorders, migraines, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Also seen with fibromyalgia are such disparate symptoms … Continued
As the school year gets under way, many kids will be participating in sports, whether through school, local leagues, or traveling teams, or perhaps a combination. Football, soccer, baseball, and basketball are just some of the possibilities available to youngsters these days. Many years ago, little thought was given to children’s play. They would roughhouse … Continued
Those who love the beach and frolicking in the water on the beautiful beaches of South Florida usually know what kinds of danger to watch out for: rip currents, jellyfish, sharks, polluted water, and so forth. But your Jupiter orthopedic surgeons at The Medical Group of South Florida, want to warn you about another danger … Continued
When the physicians in Jupiter, FL at The Medical Group of South Florida, refer our patients to our brand-new laboratory and diagnostic facility for an ultrasound test, they are sometimes surprised. If the average person knows anything at all about ultrasounds, or sonograms, they usually associate them with one of the tests physicians employ during … Continued
