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Anyone with chronic pain knows all too well that it can be difficult to find long-term relief from symptoms. Patients who have chronic pain are at high risk of developing a dependence on prescription pain medication, which they rely on for relief. While pain medication helps relieve pain, it does not get to the heart
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Causes of Foot Pain After Running
Foot pain can bring your life to a screeching halt. If you experience foot pain after running, it may be caused by a variety of reasons. It is almost impossible to self-diagnose yourself correctly. The best thing to do if you experience foot pain is to see a podiatrist for a diagnosis and treatment. Conditions
Read MoreWhat is Diabetic Foot Care?
Having been diagnosed with diabetes, your treatment plan will most likely include making significant changes in your life. You need to make dietary changes as well as lifestyle changes if you want to prevent serious and potentially life-threatening complications. Effective diabetes management involves diabetic foot care. Diabetics are at high risk of developing peripheral neuropathy
Read MoreSigns of a Herniated Disc
The discs that cushion your vertebrae are called spinal discs. As a result of wear-and-tear or injuries incurred in accidents, these discs can slip or bulge, which can irritate the surrounding nerves. When the nerves are irritated, it can cause pain symptoms in your back, neck, and other parts of your body. This condition is
Read MoreTreatments For Hand Pain
Hand pain is rarely ever just one thing. It commonly occurs with other symptoms, such as swelling, stiffness, numbness, and tingling. In any case, hand pain is more than just an annoyance. You rely on your hands for so many things! Hand pain may be due to osteoarthritis, a nerve condition, or an injury. Have
Read MoreCauses of Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerating vertebral discs are referred to as degenerative disc disease. Wear and tear on the discs causes them to wear down, which results in pain, inflammation, and mobility problems. Discs are housed between vertebrae, the small bones that form the backbone and surround the spinal cord. There are seven vertebrae in the cervical spine, twelve
Read MoreWhat Can a Sports Medicine Physician Treat?
A sports medicine doctor treats a wide range of orthopedic injuries sustained while playing sports or engaging in moderate to strenuous physical activity. This type of injury can also happen while doing everyday activities and pulling or twisting a joint or muscle the wrong way. If you lead a fairly active lifestyle and you have
Read MoreCommon Types of Knee Injuries
Because the knees are load-bearing joints which allow us to walk and run, our knees are among the most important joints in the body. Thanks to their complexity and the constant pressure placed on them, they’re naturally prone to injury – especially if you lead a very active lifestyle or if you play sports. An
Read MoreWhen To See A Podiatrist For Foot Pain
Your feet are very complex parts of the body and include joints, muscles, ligaments, and nerves. You rely on them daily to help you stand, walk, run, dance, and more. For this reason, your feet are prone to overuse and wear and tear injuries as well as conditions and diseases. If you develop a foot-related
Read MoreHow to Find the Right Orthopedic Surgeon for You
Orthopedic surgeons are specialized physicians who can treat your musculoskeletal issue using surgical and nonsurgical treatments. Orthopedic surgeons are highly experienced in diagnosing, treating, and preventing conditions, injuries, and diseases associated with the muscles, bones, ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissue in the body. Finding the right orthopedic surgeon to help you ease pain symptoms
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