Article featured on Spine-Health Persistent or newly developed pain in the lower back after pregnancy, also known as postpartum back pain, usually lasts for 6 months but may continue up to a decade. Postpartum back pain mostly occurs while performing activities that involve body movements, such as walking, lifting, bending, and/or carrying the new baby, and may […]
Article featured on WebMD What’s the Underlying Source of Your Pain? Does your doctor look perplexed when you explain your symptoms? You’re in distress. but they can’t see why? Do you get the feeling they don’t believe you or they think you’re exaggerating? In medical school, I was taught about two types of pain. But, […]
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Whether your acute pain comes from an injury, surgery, or other medical condition, it demands prompt and effective treatment.
