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Types of Surgery for Chronic Neck Pain

Chronic neck pain can be debilitating, interfering with your ability to work and enjoy life to the fullest. If conservative treatments haven’t helped relieve your symptoms, it may be time to consider surgery.

Foot or Ankle Fractures & Dislocations

Article featured on Mercy Health Causes of foot or ankle fractures or dislocations A foot or ankle fracture or dislocation can be caused by a variety of factors. Some of these include: An acute injury caused by direct force like a fall, car accident or a sporting accident Overuse or repeated movements that wear down […]

What to Know About Muscle Soreness

Article featured on MedicalNewsToday Any physical activity that places too much or unusual strain on the muscles can lead to soreness. Everyone can experience muscle soreness, even people who exercise regularly and have good physical fitness. Muscle soreness can be uncomfortable and disruptive. However, the pain typically disappears within a few days. This article outlines […]

Tips on How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Article featured on Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) happens when constant pressure is put on the median nerve. This nerve runs from the forearm through the wrist and provides feeling and sensation to the whole hand — palm, fingers and thumbs. If you have carpal tunnel, you will notice numbness or tingling […]