Dr NM van der Berg Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr NM van der Berg Orthopaedic Surgeon We treat fractures; sprains; foreign bodies in hands; chronic shoulder, wrist, hip, knee or ankle pain; instability of joints.

02/03/2026

Tingling, numbness or weakness in your hands? It might be carpal tunnel✋ don't ignore the signs.

What you eat affects much more than your waistline—it affects your blood sugar, your circulation, your joints and your l...
12/11/2025

What you eat affects much more than your waistline—it affects your blood sugar, your circulation, your joints and your long-term health. In diabetes prevention, it’s not just about sugar but also about total calorie intake, carbohydrate quality and staying active.

Here are three easy tips:
- Choose whole-grain carbs instead of refined ones.
- Include lean protein and colourful vegetables.
- Stay hydrated and limit processed snacks.

📍 Life Empangeni Private Hospital, Doctor’s Block A, Suite 6
📞 035 772 2387 | WhatsApp: 072 585 0323
🌐 orthopaedicrichardsbay.info | ✉️ [email protected]

Some of the risk factors for developing diabetes include: being overweight, physical inactivity, poor diet (especially h...
10/11/2025

Some of the risk factors for developing diabetes include: being overweight, physical inactivity, poor diet (especially high-calorie intake), family history, and age. In South Africa, many people are living with undiagnosed diabetes – early detection is vital.

Staying active and maintaining a healthy weight not only supports your bones and joints but also reduces diabetes risk.

📍 Life Empangeni Private Hospital, Doctor’s Block A, Suite 6
📞 035 772 2387 | WhatsApp: 072 585 0323
🌐 orthopaedicrichardsbay.info | ✉️ [email protected]

Address

Life Empangeni Private Hospital
Empangeni
3880

Opening Hours

Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 20:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 16:00

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Dr NM van der Berg Orthopaedic Surgeon posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Dr NM van der Berg Orthopaedic Surgeon:

Shortcuts

Share

Category