Cubital tunnel syndrome is a condition where the ulnar nerve is pinched or compressed on the inside of the elbow. It can cause weakness in the hand, numbness and tingling in the pinky and ring fingers, and pain in the hand and inside the elbow. The ulnar nerve goes all the way from the side
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How Dehydration and Foot Pain Are Linked
Wondering why you’ve been suffering from foot pain lately? There are numerous causes of foot pain, but one you may easily overlook is quite simple – you’re not drinking enough water. That’s because when your body is dehydrated, it reacts in the form of pain. And when your body is severely dehydrated, your pain is
Read MoreWhen Should You See a Doctor for Your Back Pain?
Occasional back pain caused by too much exertion is nothing to worry about. If it’s relatively mild, it will heal with a bit of rest, medication, ointment, or massage. But when back pain persists or is so intense that it makes it difficult for you to carry out your normal activities, then it’s time to
Read MorePreventing Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
In this era of personal computers, laptops, and other high-tech electronic equipment, one would think the modern office-place would be virtually free of any workplace-related injuries. The bad news is all that repetitive hand and wrist motion is causing more and more cases of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). CTS is caused by pressure or aggravation
Read More5 Ways You May Be Triggering Your Sciatica
If you’ve ever experienced sciatica, you know it’s different from other back pain. Instead of a throbbing or piercing discomfort in one area, it’s more like a sharp shooting pain sometimes accompanied by tingling, numbness, or weakness that starts in the lower back and radiates through the buttocks and down the back of your leg. That’s
Read MoreKeeping Women’s Knees and Hips Healthy at all Stages of Life
Any woman who has experienced a knee or hip injury understands the ill effects on mobility and the hindrance on daily living. Women at all stages of life are susceptible to injury from athletics, overuse and aging. M. Brian Polsky, MD, orthopaedic surgeon at The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics: Orthopaedic Associates of Central Maryland division
Read MoreWhat is outpatient surgery and what are its benefits?
Outpatient surgery – referred to as ambulatory surgery or same-day surgery – allows a person to return home on the same day that a surgical procedure is performed. More than half of all elective surgery procedures in the United States are currently performed as outpatient surgeries, due to less invasive surgical procedures and improved surgical
Read MoreProduct Spotlight: MLS Laser Therapy
When a physical condition or injury affects mobility or quality of life, there is one goal: a rapid return to everyday activities. The FDA, based upon the evidence of proven success of extensive and credible studies conducted in our country’s finest institutions, including Harvard University, has approved the use of MLS Laser Therapy. Cleared by
Read MoreThe Great Ice Vs Heat Debate
You are having a pretty good day, and just as you feel that you are checking things off that crazy to-do list, more things just keep adding up. You have been running around like a chicken with your head cut off, and as luck would have it, you sprained your ankle, now there is pain
Read MoreA How-to Guide on the Proper Way to Use Crutches
You’ve recently injured your foot or leg. You were probably given a pair of crutches by a doctor or friend with little or no explanation on how to fit or use them. Now, you have been left with a sore back, tired arms, and the struggle of walking. Unfortunately, there’s nothing you can do about it,
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