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What's Wrong with My Toe?
The healthy toe acts like a splint to injured one. It usually takes 1 or 2 months to heal. This is called a bone bruise. The symptoms are similar t...
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What is The Placebo Effect?
One of the most common theories is that the placebo effect is due to a person's expectations. Some studies show that there are actual physical chan...
Read moreWhat is Physical Therapy?
In most states, you can go directly to a physical therapist without a referral from your doctor. If you have a serious illness or injury, a PT won’...
Read moreWhat is My Rotator Cuff, and Why Does it Hurt?
You’re more likely to have this if you have a job where you need to move your arm a certain way over and over, like a painter or a carpenter, or yo...
Read moreWhat is Capsaicin?
Capsaicin patches. You can only get the capsaicin patch at a doctor's office. The capsaicin patch may help relieve pain for up to 3 months. For mos...
Read moreWhat are Fallen Arches?
Tendons -- tight bands that attach at the heel and foot bones -- form the arch. This is called flat foot or fallen arch.
Read moreBone Spurs
A bone spur can break off and get stuck in the lining of the joint. Often, bone spurs are first evaluated by your regular doctor who will likely re...
Read moreWhen Should I Use Heat or Ice for Pain?
Get two tubs or containers large enough for your painful area ready with warm and cold water. The heated garments may help ease morning pain and st...
Read moreTietze Syndrome: what to Know
Tietze syndrome is a rare musculoskeletal disease that can be painful but is almost never serious. The most common symptoms of Tietze syndrome are ...
Read moreSore Arm? it Might Be Tennis Elbow
Tennis elbow is painful weakening of the tendons that join your forearm muscles to your bones. When you repeat certain arm movements, the tendons a...
Read moreWhat is Pudendal Neuralgia?
Your doctor may also give you a pudendal nerve block. Sit up straight or stand more often to help with nerve pain. This can take pressure off the p...
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