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Do I Need Physical Therapy for a Rotator Cuff Tear?
If you have a rotator cuff tear, you’re not alone. And it keeps the shoulder steady as your arm moves. A rotator cuff tear can be caused by differe...
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Neurofibromatosis
Tumors that affect both of the auditory nerves and hearing loss beginning in the teens or early 20s are generally the first symptoms of NF2. Neurof...
Read moreDo I Need Physical Therapy for a Meniscus Tear?
But if the tear causes your knee to lock up, you’ll likely need surgery. Whether you do PT as part of a conservative treatment or to heal after sur...
Read moreKneecap Problems and Treatments
In some cases, you might also need surgery to repair damage to your thigh bone or the cartilage behind your knee. If it keeps happening, you may ne...
Read moreHypnosis, Meditation, and Relaxation for Pain
Research shows that medical hypnosis can help with both sudden (acute) and long- term (chronic) pain from cancer, burns, and rheumatoid arthritis. ...
Read moreHip Impingement
If the front rim of the socket (called the acetabulum) sticks out too far, the area of the thigh bone (femur) just below the ball, called the neck ...
Read morePain Management: Treatment Overview
Some pain clinics are associated with hospitals and others are private; in either case, both inpatient and outpatient treatment are usually availab...
Read morePain Management: Arachnoiditis
Treatment options for arachnoiditis are similar to those for other chronic pain conditions. Arachnoiditis is a pain disorder that develops when the...
Read morePain Management: Alternative Therapy
Although the World Health Organization currently recognizes more than 30 diseases or conditions that can be helped by acupuncture treatment, one of...
Read moreHerniated Disk Diagnosis
As you get older, your disks tend to break down and lose their cushioning. The best way to tell if you have a herniated disk is to see your doctor....
Read moreStrengthen Your Back
Some back exercises can help ease pain. Symptoms: pain, weakness, stiffness, aching, burning, muscle pain, pain when standing, pain with movement, ...
Read moreThings You Can Do to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If your job or favorite hobby puts strain on your hands and wrists, you might wonder if you have carpal tunnel syndrome. If you can back off even a...
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