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May 9, 2016 / Health Tips
Every year millions of Americans use opioids to manage pain. Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history.
Jun 17, 2024 / Health Tips
Pregnancy can be an exciting and joyous experience. It also can come with discomfort and health concerns. Learn about the causes of pain during pregnancy and your treatment options.
Jun 10, 2021 / Health Tips
Sports injuries can occur whether you are competing on a team or doing regular exercise. But the body is not the only thing affected.
Oct 4, 2018 / Health Tips
Over any three months, about 25% of Americans will have low back pain, but treatment for low back pain often fails to reflect research-backed guidelines. So what are the best approaches to treating back pain?
May 6, 2022 / Health Tips
Amplified musculoskeletal pain syndrome is a chronic condition in which a person feels more intense pain than expected. Children with AMPS can have a spectrum of muscle, bone, or joint pain anywhere in the body.
May 6, 2022 / Health Tips
Cycling is a repetitive activity, that can lead to discomfort or pain. If you have pain related to cycling, you might have a bike fit problem. These tips from physical therapists can help you address bike fit problems and prevent injury.
Dec 14, 2018 / Health Tips
Opioids shouldn't be the first or only approach to treating most chronic pain. In 2016, the CDC released new guidelines supporting this message. Now a study published in JAMA supports those recommendations.
May 22, 2024 / Health Tips
A history of cancer increases your risk of falling, at any age.
Nov 26, 2019 / Guide
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive condition in which damaged brain cells affect how a person speaks, thinks, moves, and interacts with other people.
Apr 21, 2023 / Guide
Ankle impingement occurs when soft or bony tissues become compressed within the ankle joint at the extreme end of a motion, such as pointing the foot sharply downward.