About half of everyone who is involved in a car accident will experience some kind of injury. In many cases, these injuries are not life-threatening but they can severely impact your quality of life. One injury that can commonly cause pain in your back after an...
My story Before developing neck pain and other symptoms caused by a herniated disc in my upper spine, I loved being active. I would lift weights and go to the gym about four to five times a week. I enjoyed walks on the beach and activities on the boat, especially...
My story As a certified medical assistant, I was proud to have a job where I could work hard taking care of other people. Then, when I started suffering from pain and other symptoms related to multiple bulging discs, I was no longer able to do that because I could...
If you have pain, numbness and tingling in your spine that affects your ability to walk, you may have spinal stenosis. This is a condition in which the spinal column grows more narrow, which puts pressure on the nerves running through it. Your health care provider can...
When you’re in pain and need medical treatment, your doctor needs to diagnose your condition first. The diagnosis can reveal what’s causing your pain and help doctors determine how to approach treatment. Many tools can help doctors diagnose your pain. Some tools help...
At some point in life, you may experience an injury or chronic condition that requires surgery for treatment. This may sound intimidating, but by taking the time to find the right orthopedic surgeon, you can have a great treatment and recovery experience. Finding the...
Our hands are one of the primary ways we interact with the physical world around us. It can be difficult to pick anything up or do the activities you love if you cannot completely use your hands. There are many injuries and conditions that can limit the use of your...
Pain in the shoulder limits the use of your entire arm. Often, pain is just soreness from a long day of physical activity or work. However, pain that lasts long or hurts more than usual may need professional medical treatment. Treatments for shoulder pain vary...
When your knee is in pain and you’re unable to move it, you may need to see a medical professional for treatment. The occasional sore knee is a normal part of life, but this kind of pain is too serious to ignore. Not receiving treatment can lead to further pain and...
If you’re an athlete who has been injured, it’s a good idea to visit a sports medicine specialist. Sports medicine specialists are licensed medical professionals who focus on treating injuries and conditions that affect athletes. The goal of sports medicine treatments...
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