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Dr. Owen Britt Tabor

Orthopedist

Dr. Owen Tabor is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Tabor specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Tabor tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Dr. Owen Britt Tabor
  • Memphis, Tennessee
  • Duke University
  • Accepting new patients

Why do my knees hurt when it rains?

Rain or just wet weather is usually associated with a falling barometric pressure which results in a negative or vacuum like pressure in already irritated tissue allowing swelling. READ MORE
Rain or just wet weather is usually associated with a falling barometric pressure which results in a negative or vacuum like pressure in already irritated tissue allowing swelling. This distention is painful to joints already irritated with arthritis even minor amount from wear and tear or underlying disease. Likewise sunny days and blue skies are associated with a rising surrounding barometric pressure which like a sleeve support puts gentle pressure on the body tissues and makes your aches and pains less.

How do you treat foot pain?

Probably inflammation of the plantar fascia or the sole of your foot best managed by stretching exercises anti inflammatory meds and a heel or arch support or orthotic.