5 Ways to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is a debilitating condition that causes pain and limits both range of motion and strength in the hands, wrists, fingers, and forearms. Thankfully, you can go a long way toward [...]
Making Sense of Joint Pain: Arthritis, Tendonitis, Bursitis
If you feel pain or swelling in your joints, there’s a chance you may have arthritis, tendonitis, or bursitis. Knowing which you have helps you and your doctor create the best treatment plan for [...]
Ways to Treat Arthritis
Arthritis is a group of painful and degenerative conditions marked by inflammation in the joints that causes stiffness, pain and limited movement. Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, worsens with age, and is [...]
How to Manage Chronic Pain with Less Medication
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, pain impacts more individuals than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined and is a leading factor behind long-term disability. In an effort to mitigate [...]
What is a Rotator Cuff Tear?
Rotator cuff tears are among the most frequent causes of shoulder pain and disability, impacting over two million people every year. A torn rotator cuff directly alters the shoulder and can make the most [...]
What is an ACL Tear?
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear or sprain is a common knee injury suffered by athletes. Roughly 150,000 ACL injuries occur every year in the United States. Athletes that play certain high-demand sports are [...]