Dr. Roach: Patient needs to find the cause behind severe back/knee pain
Dear A.C.: In my opinion, the first thing you need is a diagnosis of what's causing your knee pain. Although osteoarthritis ...
What Does ‘Chronic Illness’ Actually Mean?
GENERALLY, A CHRONIC illness is a medical condition that lasts for six months or longer, usually requires ongoing care and treatment, and may limit your daily activities, says Sumanth Prabhu, M.D., ...
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A new, non-opioid pain drug is here. Getting it to patients could be agony.
After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful ...
Spinal Fusion to Ease Severe Back Pain Is Tried and True. Now There’s Something Better.
Michael Markmiller was in excruciating pain for years. The 53-year-old couldn’t walk more than 100 meters without his legs ...
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Experiencing Latissimus Dorsi Pain? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Medically reviewed by Amy Kwan, PT Your latissimus dorsi (your "lats") is a broad, flat, triangle-shaped muscle that spans ...
9 Comfy, Supportive Shoes Podiatrists Swear by for Back Pain
Dr. Daughtry says shoes with rocker bottom soles (meaning they curve upward at the toes and heels, like a rocking chair) can ...