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  • Elderly-stretching
    Back Pain

    The Truth About Stretching

    By admin / April 26, 2021

    As you get older, the body starts to wear down. Bones and muscles can begin to weaken. Some say stretch and say do not. So, what should you do? Learn more in this article.

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  • elderly-woman-with-bursitis
    Foot Pain, Knee pain, Medical Education

    Common Types Of Bursitis

    By admin / April 12, 2021

    Bursae are small sacs of fluid that provide cushion for joint tissues. Your body has about 140 of these sacs. The inflammation of the bursae is called bursitis. This causes swelling and stiffness in the joints.

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  • septic-arthritis-
    Back Pain, Knee pain, Pain Relief, shoulder injury

    What Is Septic Arthritis?

    By admin / March 27, 2021

    Septic arthritis is a joint infection. Germs from another part of the body enter the joint. In fact, it is a very painful condition.

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  • Coronavirus-Affect-Bones-and-joints
    Health

    Will the Coronavirus Affect Bones & Joints?

    By admin / March 13, 2021

    During the pandemic, patients have been asking us a lot about COIVD-19. In fact, many patients are wondering will the Coronavirus affect bones and joints? We don’t really know much about this strand. However, we do know that this virus mimics the typical flu or viral infection.

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  • exercise-when-living-with-sciatica
    Back Pain

    How to Exercise when Living with Sciatica

    By admin / February 19, 2021

    If you suffer from sciatic nerve pain, you may find it impossible to exercise when living with sciatica. However, we have three tips that can get moving!

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  • Imaging

    Understanding Bone Density Testing

    By admin / February 5, 2021

    To help prevent osteoporosis and spinal injuries attributed to it, assessing a patient’s risk factors is the first step. The next step is to conduct a Bone Density Test, aka a Bone Mineral Density Test, or BMD. The test measures a patient’s bone mass. The BMD is not only the most innovative test for assessing bone mass; it’s quick, easy, and painless!

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  • neck-pain
    Neck Pain

    Healing Neck Pain with Active Physical Therapy

    By admin / January 19, 2021

    Physical therapy for neck pain focuses on two things, Improving strength and flexibility. Active exercise is the best way to do this. Working the surrounding muscles will gradually expedite healing. The type and amount of activity, though, may vary depending on the neck pain level.

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  • dislocated-kneecap
    Knee Injury, Knee pain

    How to Treat A Dislocated Kneecap

    By admin / January 5, 2021

    The kneecap is also known as the patella. A dislocated kneecap is not uncommon, especially among athletes. Treatment, however, depends on the severity of the injury. Some kneecaps will relocate themselves. On the other hand, others need the help of a physician or knee specialist.

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  • Knee Injury

    Why Does My Knee Lock (Locked Knee)?

    By admin / December 22, 2020

    When your knee will not bend, it is a “locked knee.” The inability to straighten your knee can be painful. It can hurt to sit, stand, and step up. To relieve pain, you need to identify the cause.

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  • RICE-Method
    Sports Injury, Tips

    What is the RICE Method for Injuries?

    By admin / December 8, 2020

    If you’ve had an injury, such as a broken ankle, sprain, or strain, then chances are your doctor recommended the RICE (rest, ice, compression, and elevation) method. This method is simple and reduces swelling, eases pain, and helps speed up recovery.

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  • hamstring-strain
    Sports Injury

    All About Hamstring Strains

    By admin / November 24, 2020

    Your hamstring is not a single “string” of muscle. It is a bundle of three muscles. They run down the back of the thigh. The hamstring is what allows you to bend your knee.

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  • Torn-acl-and-knee-arthritis
    Knee pain, Sports Injury

    The Link Between a Torn ACL and Knee Arthritis

    By admin / November 12, 2020

    Over 20% of knee arthritis patients have a torn ligament. Torn ligaments are common injuries. Treating it properly can reduce the risk of knee osteoarthritis. Studies found a common link between a torn ACL and knee arthritis.

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  • Tingling-sensation-wrist
    Wrist Pain

    What is that Tingling Sensation in Your Wrist?

    By admin / October 29, 2020

    Do you experience a tingling sensation in your wrist? It may be a sign of carpal tunnel syndrome. You have likely heard of this condition. It is common among athletes and certain forms of work.

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  • preventing-sports-injuries
    Sports Injury

    Common Sports Injuries: Prevention and Treatment

    By admin / October 15, 2020

    Sports injuries are not just for athletes. After a week at the desk, even weekend golf can cause injuries. And treating and preventing sports injuries can often become difficult.

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  • Pain Under-My-Shoulder-Blade
    shoulder injury, Sports Injury

    Understanding Pain Under Your Shoulder Blade

    By admin / September 24, 2020

    Your shoulder blade is the triangular bone at the back of your shoulder. There are several reasons that you may feel pain in this area.

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  • healing-arts
    Pain Relief

    Does Art Have the Power to Promote Healing?

    By admin / September 10, 2020

    Healthcare practitioners all agree that the arts are good for your health.

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  • knee-ligament-injuries.
    Knee Injury

    Common Knee Ligament Injuries

    By admin / August 18, 2020

    An ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury commonly puts people on the bench. In fact, the pain is sharp and sudden and can limit what you do.

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  • Running-Injuries
    Sports Injury

    Hip and Thigh Running Injuries

    By admin / August 4, 2020

    Running puts the body through a lot. The pounding of feet on the ground can cause injury. Specifically, thigh and hip pain are the most common of running injuries.

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  • jumper's-knee-woman
    Knee pain, Sports Injury

    Jumper’s Knee vs. Runner’s Knee

    By admin / July 14, 2020

    Athletic individuals are likely familiar with knee pain, specifically, pain at the front of the knee. However, this has been called both runner’s knee and jumper’s knee. But, are they the same thing?

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  • lady-with-Runner's-knee-
    Knee pain, Sports Injury

    A Complete Guide to Runner’s Knee

    By admin / July 1, 2020

    Runner’s knee is when pain occurs in the front of the knee. Specifically, pain in the patellofemoral joint, which is caused by an abnormality in the joint. The patella (kneecap) normally slides along the femur when you move.

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  • spinal-stenosis-pain
    Back Pain, Pain Relief

    Managing the Pain of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

    By admin / June 17, 2020

    Lumbar spinal stenosis causes inflammation and pain. However, the good news, there are at-home pain management techniques you can try to relieve spinal stenosis pain!

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  • too-much-texting
    Tips

    Too Much Texting Can Cause Wrist Problems

    By admin / June 1, 2020

    Almost everyone nowadays has a cell phone. In fact, texting has become more common than calling. But, are you guilty of texting too much? And what exactly is too much texting?

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  • yoga-and-chronic-pain
    Pain Relief

    How Yoga Eases Chronic Pain

    By admin / May 18, 2020

    Many people with chronic pain wonder if they can benefit from yoga. In fact, many people take up yoga for that reason. Most people find that yoga does help reduce pain. It also helps improve their overall wellbeing.

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  • Pinched-Nerve-or-Herniated-Disc
    Back Pain

    Is My Pain from a Pinched Nerve or Degenerative Disc Disease?

    By admin / May 4, 2020

    Pinched nerves and degenerative disc disease cause back pain. The two conditions are different, despite causing similar symptoms.

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  • knee-pain-sciatica
    Medical Education

    Can Sciatica be the Reason Behind Knee Pain?

    By admin / April 20, 2020

    Knee pain is often caused by lower back pain, especially when not from an injury.

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  • yoga-for-osteoarthritis
    Pain Relief

    Relieve Osteoarthritis Pain Through Exercise

    By admin / April 2, 2020

    Exercise is beneficial to relieve osteoarthritis pain. Thankfully, you don’t need to fatigue yourself to feel the benefits of exercise.

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  • Adjustable-bed
    Tips

    Considering an Adjustable Bed?

    By admin / March 19, 2020

    An adjustable bed is great for alleviating back pain. But, it isn’t for everyone. Before you buy one, there are important questions to answer.

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  • Do-I-have-a-broken-collarbone
    Risk Factors, Sports Injury

    Who is at Risk For a Broken Collarbone?

    By admin / March 2, 2020

    Your clavicle is also known as your collarbone. This is a thin and long bone running between your neck and shoulder. A broken collarbone can cause serious difficulty. You have two clavicle bones, hollowing out at your throat.

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  • binge-watching-tv-bone-health
    Health

    Avoid This for Healthy Bones

    By admin / February 17, 2020

    People of all ages can experience bone density loss. You can have unhealthy bones at any age. Knowing what to avoid for healthy bones is important.

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  • heat-therapy
    Pain Relief, Sports Injury

    When Should I Use Heat Therapy On My Injury?

    By admin / January 9, 2020

    Using heat has been a common solution for treating injuries. The most effective heat therapy, however, will maintain heat during the course of treatment.

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  • knee-swelling-causes
    Knee pain

    9 Common Causes of Knee Swelling

    By admin / December 23, 2019

    Knee swelling or knee effusion occurs when water accumulates around the knee. This typically happens as a result of injury, disease, or chronic overuse of the knee.

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  • RA-Surgery
    Pain Relief

    When is Surgery Right for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA)

    By admin / November 21, 2019

    There are several types of arthritis but rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is the most common. The inflammation of the joints with this disease cause pain, immobility, and can interfere with your daily activities. There are medications that can help reduce inflammation and slow the progression of the disease down, but once joint damage is severe, these drugs will no longer be effective. Surgery may be the best option at this time.

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  • Shocking Tips to Ease Neck Pain | Total Ortho Center
    Neck Pain, Tips

    Shocking Tips to Ease Neck Pain

    By admin / November 7, 2019

    Many of us live with nagging neck pain. Sometimes the pain starts gradually while other times it’s a sharp intense pain. Unfortunately, many Americans do experience neck pain. Thankfully, we have some tips to consider when managing neck pain that you probably haven’t heard of!

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  • hamstring-injury
    Sports Injury

    Signs of a Hamstring Injury

    By admin / October 18, 2019

    Your hamstring muscle is connected to the ischial tuberosity in the pelvis by three tendons. Sports and repetitive movements can cause the collagen in these tendons to lose elasticity. As the collagen breaks down, an injury becomes more likely. The chronic inflammation and degeneration

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  • potassium-Muscle-Cramps
    Tips

    How to Fight Muscle Cramps with Food

    By admin / September 16, 2019

    Muscle cramps are a common issue, and we’ve all gotten them at one point or another. There are dozens of reasons why they manifest – dehydration, stress, overexertion, menstruation – but regardless of where they come from, they’re never a welcome guest.

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  • Arthritis-or-Torn-Meniscus
    Sports Injury, Tips

    Could Knee Pain be a Sign of Arthritis or a Torn Meniscus?

    By admin / August 29, 2019

    Our knees help us do our everyday activities, from cleaning the house to playing those sports we love. When you experience a torn meniscus the symptoms are similar to that of knee osteoarthritis. Thus, making it hard to locate the pain source.

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  • Text-Neck-Prevention
    Pain Relief, Tips

    Text Neck Prevention & Stretches

    By admin / July 11, 2019

    Do you suspect you have text neck? The issue is rising due to the world becoming more and more technologically dependent. Nowadays, people are stuck in their cell phones quite often, even over dinner.

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  • Reasons-For-Shoulder-Pain-painful-shoulders
    shoulder injury

    Understanding Different Types of Shoulder Pain

    By admin / June 18, 2019

    We typically don’t think about our shoulders too much until we experience pain in one of them. And it’s difficult to live with shoulder pain since we use them so often in our everyday lives. When this occurs, small tasks can seem so monumental.

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  • Tendon-Sports-Injury
    Sports Injury

    Why Are Tendon Injuries So Common in Sports?

    By admin / May 24, 2019

    Basketball results in more lower body injuries than almost any sports. Although, not only basketball players can injure their tendons. In fact, anyone can injure their tendons…

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