Many home treatments exist to reduce mild to moderate shoulder pain. Often, your doctor will recommend that you use some of the home treatment techniques outlined in this article to complement your shoulder rehabilitation. One of the most important things to keep in mind when recovering from shoulder pain is that you need to rest […]
If you want to avoid sports injuries, warming up and stretching before you exercise is essential. Warming up and stretching prepare your body so you are less likely to sustain an injury. Preventing an injury before the fact is always preferable to managing pain after injury has occurred. Here is a look at why warming up […]
Lumbar spinal stenosis is one of the conditions that can cause lower back pain. It is a narrowing of the spinal canal, which is the hole in the vertebrae of the spine that the spinal cord runs through. If the canal is narrowed enough, there is pressure placed on the lower spinal cord and the […]
Tendinitis is an injury to the tendons that connect your muscles and bones. These injuries are associated with overuse and can cause tearing of the tissues, inflammation, and pain. Tendinitis commonly affects the elbow joint and is caused by overuse. Gripping, lifting, and sports motions may all contribute to tendinitis. Common symptoms of tendinitis include […]
When you have a pinched nerve, there is a structure in the spine that is putting pressure on one of the nerve roots in the spinal cord. Most often, the protrusion is a spinal disc, but it can be a bone spur or spinal stenosis. As this video explains, a pinched nerve in the neck can […]
Strains are injuries to the muscles and ligaments of your body. These injuries cause pain and inflammation, affecting your ability to move or sit comfortably. Especially if you have an active lifestyle, taking steps to prevent injuries should be an important part of your routine. Stretch Before Activity Stretching should be an important part of any […]
In many cases, medication is the first step in treatment for various types of orthopedic injuries. Medications your orthopedist may prescribe include pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants. These medications help to manage pain and promote healing in both acute and chronic cases. Pain Relievers Pain relief is of the utmost importance when you suffer […]
The facet joints connect each vertebra in your spine to the one above or below it. In some cases, your back or neck pain may originate in these joints. Facet joint injections can be used as a therapeutic and diagnostic treatment to target the joint causing you pain. During this treatment, you will receive a […]
Stress fractures are injuries caused by overuse of the muscles. They are particularly common among athletes who participate in activities that tax the lower body. Proper diagnosis of these injuries is the first step in developing an effective treatment and prevention plan. Causes of Stress Fractures Unlike acute fractures, stress fractures occur as a result of […]
Low back pain is a very common problem affecting millions of people at any given time. The economic toll of chronic low back pain (three months or longer) has been estimated to be between $12 to $90 billion from loss of work productivity, cost of treatment, and disability payments, according to the American Academy of Family […]
