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4 Signs That Your Pain Could Be Arthritis
Do you have unexplained joint pain? It could be arthritis, even if you’re still young. May is Arthritis Awareness Month, and it’s time to get unexplained joint pain checked out.
May 5th, 2025
Is It Interstitial Cystitis or a UTI?

Is It Interstitial Cystitis or a UTI?
You’ve got pain and urgency surrounding urination. Is it just another urinary tract infection, or could you have a bladder condition called interstitial cystitis?
Jan 2nd, 2025
Is Carpal Tunnel Preventable? 

Is Carpal Tunnel Preventable? 
Few conditions are completely preventable, but carpal tunnel syndrome can be avoided, delayed, or even rolled back if you’re mindful of how much stress you put on your hands and wrists.
Dec 13th, 2024

Why Am I Suddenly Getting Pelvic Pain?
Pelvic pain can be alarming, especially when it comes on suddenly and you’re not sure what’s causing it. Learn about the conditions that can trigger pelvic pain in women and explore the available treatment options we offer.
Sep 18th, 2024
How Does a Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial Work?

How Does a Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial Work?
Spinal pain can make every day a challenge, as you deal with mobility and flexibility issues and the distractions caused by constant pain signals to your brain. Spinal cord stimulation can help.
Jun 17th, 2024
I Got Hurt on the Job: What Should I Do?

I Got Hurt on the Job: What Should I Do?

Workplace injuries require special care. Here’s what to do if you get hurt and how your doctor can help you file for workers’ compensation to ensure your family doesn’t suffer while you recover.
May 9th, 2024

Why Does My Jaw Pop When I Chew?
A clicking or popping jaw might seem harmless at first, but it could indicate a temporomandibular joint disorder, known commonly as TMJ.
Mar 1st, 2024
I'm Addicted to Opioids: Can Suboxone Help Me?

I'm Addicted to Opioids: Can Suboxone Help Me?
Opioids can be wonderful drugs for post-surgical patients or people in chronic pain. However, they can be addictive. If you’re suffering from opioid addiction, suboxone can help. 
Feb 1st, 2024
Is Arthritis Reversible?

Is Arthritis Reversible?
If you’re beginning to struggle with arthritis, you might be wondering whether a specialist can reverse the damage and alleviate your pain. Read on to find out.
Dec 1st, 2023
3 Types of Exercise That Can Cause Neck Pain

3 Types of Exercise That Can Cause Neck Pain
An accident, injury, or even poor posture can cause neck pain, but many people may not realize that their workout routine could be putting them at risk. These three exercises can cause neck pain.
Nov 1st, 2023
Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Wake Up?

Why Does My Knee Hurt When I Wake Up?
Knee pain can inhibit your mobility and make getting around difficult. If you wake up with stiffness and soreness already present, starting your day can be even tougher.
Sep 1st, 2023
Can TMJ Resolve on Its Own?

Can TMJ Resolve on Its Own?
While you would have preferred not to need a hysterectomy in the first place, you recognize that this is your best path forward to improve your health and wellness. It may be of some comfort to know that you’re joining a large group — about 400,000 hystere
Aug 1st, 2023
Why Does My Neck Hurt So Badly?

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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?

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?

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

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?

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

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

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
It's about to get sticky.

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