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6 Low Back Pain Symptoms, Locations, Causes & Treatments

Article Featured on eMedicineHealth What Should I Know About Low Back Pain? What Is the medical definition of low back pain? Pain in the lower back or low back pain is a common concern, affecting up to 80% of Americans at some point in their lifetime. Many will have more than one episode. Low back pain is not a […]

A Patient’s Guide to Rheumatoid Arthritis

Article Featured on US News The human body is an incredibly complex machine. Most of the time, all the parts work correctly, with various gears and components clicking in harmony. But occasionally, something gets out of whack. When this happens, the guardian of the machine – the immune system – can get turned around and […]

Achilles Tendinitis

Article Featured on AAOS Achilles tendinitis is a common condition that occurs when the large tendon that runs down the back of your lower leg becomes irritated and inflamed.

Activities After Hip Replacement

Article Featured on AAOS After having a hip replacement, you may expect your lifestyle to be a lot like how it was before surgery—but without the pain. In many ways, you are right, but returning to your everyday activities will take time. Being an active participant in the healing process can help you get there […]

6 Reasons to See a Doctor for Knee Pain

Article Featured on Active Implants The truth is, nearly everyone’s knees will give them some sort of trouble eventually, and most athletes will experience some knee pain from time to time. So when knee pain occurs, it can be difficult to know whether the problem will resolve itself. Here are 6 warning signs that may […]

6 Do’s and Don’ts After Knee Surgery

Article Featured on Active Implants After knee surgery, there is no doubt you will encounter challenges and pain on the path to recovery. While it will seem difficult, and maybe even impossible at times, try to remember that what happens after your surgery is just as essential to the overall success of the procedure as the surgery […]

What are the possible causes of neck pain?

By Shannon Johnson  | Article Featured on Medical News Today Many people experience neck pain or stiffness from injury, overuse, or inflammation. There are many treatment options available for neck pain, depending on what is causing it.