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Why Does My Neck Hurt So Badly?
If you’ve ever slept wrong or injured your neck, you know how debilitating neck pain can be. If you can’t find relief, it might be time to find a specialist.
Jun 2nd, 2023

Tips for Recovering From a Dog Bite
Dog bites are often sudden, traumatic injuries that require immediate care. Read on to learn what you should do if you get bitten and what you should do during the recovery process.
May 1st, 2023

3 Things No One Told You About Arthritis
Arthritis is one of the most common causes of chronic pain, yet it’s still largely misunderstood. Here are three things you may not know about arthritis.
Apr 9th, 2023

Can a Torn Rotator Cuff Heal on Its Own?
Acute shoulder pain that persists long after the date of the injury could signal a rotator cuff tear. Read to learn what the rotator cuff is, what the symptoms of a tear are, and whether or not these injuries can heal on their own.
Dec 1st, 2022

6 Helpful Treatments for Fibro Pain
Do you have fibromyalgia? If so, you’re likely familiar with the chronic pain and extra acute pain from flares. Thankfully, there are many treatments for fibro pain.
Nov 1st, 2022

How to Heal from Whiplash Faster
Many people think whiplash is just a minor injury that will heal on its own in a week or two. In reality, whiplash must be taken seriously to avoid lasting neck pain.
Oct 4th, 2022

What to do About Your Ganglion Cyst
A hard lump in your wrist isn’t necessarily a cause for grave concern. However, a lump that sticks around should be evaluated. It could be a ganglion cyst, and it might lead to wrist pain.
Aug 1st, 2022

You Don’t Have To Live With Headaches
Chronic headaches can wear you down over time, leaving you exhausted and discouraged. With a proper diagnosis and treatment, you can get the relief you need. Read on to learn more.
Jul 1st, 2022

What Causes Fibromyalgia?
A diagnosis of fibromyalgia may provide more questions than answers. What caused it? What increased my risk? What can be done? Read on to learn what we know about this condition and how it can be treated.
May 3rd, 2022

I'm Addicted to Drugs: Can Suboxone Help?
If you’re struggling with drug addiction, a suboxone prescription might help you on your road to recovery. Here’s what you need to know about how suboxone works and how it can benefit you.
Mar 1st, 2022

How to Know Which Knee Treatment Is Right for You
You demand a lot of your knees, so occasional knee pain is expected. But, when you have an acute injury or chronic condition, it’s time to get professional treatment. Here’s how to tell which type of treatment is right for your type of knee pain.
Dec 1st, 2021

Is Your Loved One Addicted to Opioids?
Long before COVID-19, another epidemic had been destroying lives by the millions, and it’s still raging on. Opioid addiction in this country continues its grip, and it may have one of your loved ones ensnared. Here’s how to recognize the signs.
Nov 1st, 2021

How Diabetes Causes Neuropathy
If you have diabetes, you know the drill: Cut the carbs and sweets, check your blood sugar, and watch your weight. But, did you know that if you don’t do these things, you may end up with nerve damage? Here’s why.
Oct 1st, 2021

Understanding Coccydynia
Coccydynia can be a real pain in the … bottom. Find out what causes this backside pain and what you can do about it.
Sep 1st, 2021

4 Conditions that May Be Causing Your Shoulder Pain
When your shoulder pain is so bad you can’t even get dressed without difficulty, it’s time to find out what’s causing it and what you can do about it. Here are the most common painful shoulder conditions and the best ways to get relief.
Aug 1st, 2021

Cancer Pain: How Multidisciplinary Treatment Can Help
Cancer hurts. And while there are various treatments that can alleviate cancer-related pain, finding one that works for you can take a multidisciplinary approach. Read on to learn how tapping into multiple specialties can help you find relief.
Jul 7th, 2021

Different Types of Arthritis
If it’s getting harder to open a pickle jar and more painful to walk up the stairs, you may have arthritis — but which kind? More than 100 forms of arthritis can attack the joints in your body. Find out which one could be causing your symptoms.
Jun 8th, 2021

What to Do About Recurrent Headaches
You can chalk up occasional headaches to one of life’s little annoyances, but when they happen over and over and disrupt your life, it’s time to rethink your response and get help.
May 13th, 2021

When to See a Specialist About Arm Pain
If you played tennis for the first time or whacked your funny bone, you can expect to feel some arm pain, but how do you know if arm pain is serious enough to go to a doctor? Here are some guidelines to help you assess different types of arm pain.
Apr 5th, 2021

Understanding Biofeedback Therapy
If you have chronic pain, and nothing has worked to lessen it, biofeedback therapy may be able to help. Read on to learn what’s involved and how it may be able to help you.
Nov 1st, 2020

4 Myths About Fibromyalgia
Extreme fatigue, widespread pain, and depression are just the tip of the fibromyalgia iceberg. This hard-to-explain, hard-to-live-with condition is one of the most misunderstood medical issues. Get the facts about fibromyalgia here.
Oct 6th, 2020

Common Causes of Hand Pain
Made up of 27 bones and a complex network of muscles, tendons, and nerves, your hands are dextrous, strong, flexible, precise — and vulnerable to injury. If your hands are in pain, it may be caused by one of these common conditions.
Sep 17th, 2020

Lifestyle Steps that Lower Cancer Risk
Millions of Americans develop cancer every year. However, you can take steps to lower your risk by making some simple lifestyle changes. Read on to learn more.
Aug 19th, 2020

Is Running Bad for My Knees?
Running is great for your heart, mind, and soul — but it can be tough on your knees. That doesn’t mean you have to give up your favorite mode of exercise, but taking a few steps to protect your joints can keep you moving.
Jul 21st, 2020

What’s Different About Sports Medicine?
If you’re an injured athlete, you have one goal — getting back in the game. And the type of doctor you go to may make all the difference. Read on to learn why sports medicine could be the right option to choose.
Jun 24th, 2020

All About Facet Block Injections
Looking over your shoulder, tying your shoes, and looking up at the clouds are all made possible by your spine’s facet joints. But pain from arthritis or injury can stop all that. Here’s how facet block injections can get you moving again.
Mar 6th, 2020

Using Biofeedback to Treat Cancer Pain
Biofeedback is a method that helps you gain control over your body’s functions by using your mind and neural paths to make you more aware of what’s going on with your body.
Jan 9th, 2020

What’s Causing Your Headache?
Frequent headaches can really interfere with your quality of life. Finding the root cause sometimes takes a little effort. Learn more about the most common causes of headaches.
Nov 1st, 2019

How to Keep a Sprained Ankle From Becoming a Chronic Instability
You sprained your ankle, but everyone sprains their ankle sometimes, right? Don’t try to power through ankle pain. If you don’t let your ligaments heal after a sprain, you could develop chronic ankle instability that affects every part of your gait.
Oct 1st, 2019

The Dangers of Tech Neck
Your whole life is on your laptop and your smartphone. Every contact, every document, every app — no wonder you’re constantly staring at one screen or another. But if you’re not careful, your devices can quite literally give you a pain in the neck.
Aug 1st, 2019

Is Stress Causing Your TMJ Disorder?
If you have pain in your jaw and there is no obvious physical problem, stress could be causing a TMJ disorder. Find out more about how your TMJ works, and learn how to take away your pain by reducing your stress.
Jul 2nd, 2019