Pain is either acute or chronic. Acute pain comes on as a result of injury, illness, or surgery, and it goes away after resolution of the cause. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for weeks or months – long after the patient has otherwise healed from the injury, illness, or surgery. The Read More
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Recovery From A Total Joint Replacement Surgery
If you are dealing with persistent joint pain and a limited range of motion, you may be considering total joint replacement surgery. Total joint replacement surgery is a procedure that helps to relieve chronic joint pain and improve mobility when other treatments have been unsuccessful. Joint Read More
Types of Foot Deformities
Everyone experiences foot pain at some point in their lives. However, some people have chronic issues that are caused by foot deformities. Some foot deformities are congenital, which means they develop when you are born. Many foot deformities form as you get older. Here are the most common types Read More
How To Prevent Future Sports Injuries?
Injury prevention should be a top priority if you play sports, exercise, or lead an active lifestyle. Injuries are not just a threat to safety but also your health. Did you know that a joint with a history of injury is prone to developing osteoarthritis later on in life? What’s more, recovering from Read More
What Are Repetitive Stress Disorders?
Repetitive stress disorders stem from repetitive motions, vibrations, or compression that has caused injury in the musculoskeletal system or the nervous system. These disorders most often affect our joints, neck, arms, legs, and hands, usually occurring from overuse or poor technique. They are also Read More
Sprains vs. Strains
People often get “sprains” and “strains” mixed up and confused with each other. Other than sounding alike, these two common musculoskeletal injuries often share the same symptoms. Although sprains affect different soft tissues of the body as compared to strains, people often use similar Read More
What Is Joint Fusion Surgery?
Did you know joint replacement surgery is not the only treatment for painful and damaged joints? Joint fusion surgery or arthrodesis is a type of surgical procedure usually recommended to patients with pain in the foot due to arthritis or joint instability. Joint replacement surgery is a very Read More
Different Types of Pain Management Therapies
Pain is a very personal topic for anyone who suffers from it. A lot of pain symptoms subside when the underlying condition causing the pain is treated. However, in some cases, pain symptoms must be managed because the underlying condition cannot be cured. In such situations, pain management Read More
