Feeling pain in your shoulder that just won’t go away? It could be rotator cuff tendinitis, says Terrance Sgroi, DPT, SCS, doctor of physical therapy...
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Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Is heel pain bothering you? Don’t ignore it—it could be plantar fasciitis, a condition that will only get worse without care, warns foot surgeon Johanna...
Elbow Pain—How to Stop It…How to Prevent It
Tennis elbow is the scourge of the courts. Golfer’s elbow causes more suffering on the links than sand traps. And pickleball elbow is surging right...
What to Do About a Pain in the Neck
One in three adults experience neck pain each year. Are you one of them? Digital devices such as smartphones are responsible for some of this...
Thunderclap Headache—What It Means
All headaches are not created equal, says board-certified neurologist and headache specialist Brian M. Grosberg, MD. One type of headache—thunderclap headache—not only causes intense pain...
Mild Brain Injuries
Thanks to public awareness campaigns, most people are aware of the seriousness of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), especially concussions. A concussion can result from a...
Move a Little More for a Lot Less Pain
For millions of people, chronic pain can make even simple tasks difficult. Not only can it reduce physical, mental, and emotional well-being, but over time,...
Hypnosis: Separating the Myths from Reality
Hollywood’s portrayal of hypnosis—where the therapist waves a pocket watch in front of the patient and says, “You’re feeling very sleepy”—is far removed from the...
Lessons About Our Health
A species of jellyfish called Turritopsis dohrnii can revert back to its juvenile form, rendering it essentially immortal. Elephants rarely get cancer even though they...
Bursitis Self-Care Through Food and Nutrition
Between our bones and the muscles or tendons near joints called bursae, and if they become inflamed, the result is bursitis.
What Foods are Good for Back Pain?
Back pain has adverse effects on your work , day-to-day activities, sleep, and enjoyment of life. Discover ways to fix it through diet and supplements.
The Osteoarthritis Diet
An osteoarthritis diet can help relieve the inflammation associated with osteoarthritis, one of the most prevalent forms of arthritis in the US.
