Chronic low back pain sufferers usually try everything short of surgery to help mitigate their pain. If you have nagging and unrelenting pain in your lower back, you’ve probably tried noninvasive and minimally invasive treatments such as medication, physical therapy, steroid injections, and nerve blocks. If you are not happy with the results so far
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How to Prepare for Common Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are common; they can happen to anyone, regardless of age or skill level. While sports injuries are preventable and it’s always best to know how to prevent them, there is no such thing as a foolproof preventive strategy. The most common sports injuries include sprains, strains, tendonitis, and fractures affecting the shoulder, knee,
Read More10 Things You May Not Know About Plantar Fasciitis
The plantar fascia—the fibrous tissue that attaches the heelbone to the toes—basically functions as a shock absorber and provides support to the arch of the foot. However, when excessive amount of pressure is placed on the plantar fascia, it becomes susceptible to damages or tears. Injury to the plantar fascia causes it to get inflamed,
Read MoreFive Professions That May Be Harmful to Your Knees
The reason why you are suffering from knee pain could be the very thing that helps you put food on your table and pay your bills—your job. If you have an occupation that requires repetitive knee movements or constant bending, carrying of heavy loads, squatting, and/or standing all day, you may be at risk of
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