Suffering from diabetes can be hard, especially when complications arise. One of these complications is nerve pain in your legs. But is it from diabetes or something else? Find out more about the correlation between diabetes and sciatica.
Are you suffering from terrible back pain that’s interfering with your life? If you answered yes, you’re probably wishing for a miracle. Epidural steroid injections may be just the answer you need. Take a moment to find out more about this treatment.
If you’ve broken a bone, you probably know why it happened, but how did it break? After all, bones can fracture in many ways, depending on the cause and their location. The type of fracture also helps you figure out how you’ll heal after treatment.
COVID-19 has changed the world in a matter of months, but what does that mean for sports medicine? Providers are focusing more on prevention, both on keeping you healthy and away from sports injuries, and from preventing the spread of the virus.
Dealing with a so-called frozen shoulder is as limiting and frustrating as the term suggests. Find out the stages of development of what is known medically as adhesive capsulitis, and what you can do about it.
As you get older, you may feel some new and unwelcome aches and pains in your hips. So how do you know when there’s more to an ache than the discomfort it brings? Learn more about differentiating a small ache from a much bigger issue with your hips.
It’s hard to overstate the importance of movement and mobility to your life. When these are compromised, your best option for recovery might be the slow and steady one. Physical therapy is a great way to recover without going under the knife.
Are you suffering from pain or injury and searching desperately for relief? Did you know that your body contains healing cells that can take any form? If this sounds like you, this approach, called stem cell therapy, may be just the thing for you.
What do you do if your shoulder hurts? Knowing the difference between simple soreness and an injury that requires a doctor visit can be tricky. Read on to learn how to tell when it’s time to seek medical help.
Do you dread walking because of plantar fasciitis? This condition, which can cause persistent and debilitating heel pain, doesn’t have to plague you forever. Read on to learn what causes it and how you can treat it.
A sprained ankle is a common injury that can occur if you take an awkward step and the ligaments in your ankle stretch. While many sprains heal quickly, some lead to chronic ankle instability and injuries later on. Read on and learn how to keep your ankles
If you think back pain is as inevitable as gray hair and wrinkled skin when you age, think again. Find out what’s normal to expect as you get older, and what aspects of aging you can control, or even prevent.
A repetitive job can be boring -- but did you know it can also be hazardous to your health? Doing the same thing over and over is the route to debilitating joint injury. Even doing simple data entry can put you at risk.
Corticosteroid injections in your spine may be an effective treatment to reduce the amount of back pain you experience, as long as it’s administered carefully and on schedule. Read on to learn more about these injections.
The plant and pivot. You may have been going for a game-winning 3-pointer or trying to stretch a single into a double, but all you got was a loud pop in your knee and a lot of pain. Find out how to return to your sport after a torn meniscus.
Don’t suffer from the pain and embarrassment of bunions. This common foot problem can affect your mobility if left untreated. Learn about treatment options that can relieve your symptoms and allow you to move pain-free.
If you think of hip replacement surgery as a procedure for older men and women, think again. Many people in their 40s and 50s are now opting for the procedure. Find out why the hip crowd is getting younger.
Now that you may not be working as hard as you did in your younger days, you want to spend more time doing activities you enjoy. However, pain in your joints sometimes prevents you. Learn how PRP therapy can alleviate your pain and restore mobility.
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.