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Orthopedic Surgery
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A 43-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Metaxalone: Hi Kathi,
Metaxalone can cause dizziness and/or drowsiness. While taking this medication, your alertness may be impaired. You should avoid driving wh... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Chronic Back Pain: Hi Liam,
What types of treatment have you had for this in the past. One of the best ways to prevent low back pain is by strengthening you abdomina... Read More
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4k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 58-year-old female asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Swollen ankles: Many different things could make your ankles swollen. You should see your primary care doctor to evaluate this. Let him/her know what time of day th... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Collar bone: Try sleeping on the side opposite the break. You can also try taking some pain medication before you go to bed. Sometimes it helps to sleep in a recl... Read More
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Ignore: Ask your doctor if any medications might help your symptoms.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Sports Hernia: Lower back pain could be a secondary sports hernia, however, typically sports hernias are assoicated with pain in the abdominal or groin region.
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A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Home workout: Hi Anton,
If you have a smart phone, there are a lot of good apps nowadays that can give u some good home workouts and will tailor your workout based... Read More
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Physiotherapy: Yes, it can cause injuries, especially if exercises are not done correctly or if the improper exercises are done. But with the support of a good ther... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Hip bones: Everyone's body is unique. The amount and location of body fat as well as muscle mass can help determine what parts of your body are more prominent.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Ignore: Staying physically active is important to help keep joints flexible.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Back pain: Hi Rahul11,
If you are having back pain, you should do some stretching and strengthening exercises for your legs, back and abdomen. If you can tol... Read More
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What to do if i broke my left collar bone and can't workout for 3 weeks how workout with right hand?
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Broken collarbone: Has your doctor told you it is ok to work out? If you are clear to work out, you could trying doing some exercise with a dumbell or a resistance band... Read More
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4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old male asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Hip Pain: There are many causes of hip pain. It could be arthritis, a muscle strain, labral tear, loose body. You should be examined by your doctor to best ev... Read More
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A 49-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Physiotherapy: The best way to tell a good physiotherapy program is by its results. Your therapist should help you to develop a program to address your condition/in... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Back pain: Hi,
What about your back pain makes you scared? Low back pain is very common. Most cases of low pain respond to treatment like stretching and strengt... Read More
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Amy Sewickanswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Back pain: If your therapist and doctor say it is not serious, that is good news! That means that your back pain will likely respond to physical therapy and oth... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sewick is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
HealthTap member
Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Sewick is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful!
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This was very helpful. Thanks!
Education & Training
Residency
University of Pennsylvania
Completed 2013
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