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Can a meniscus tear heal on its own? Navigating your recovery

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Apr 3, 2025

A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Just to show you how common, approximately 850,000 meniscal surgeries are performed each year. Whether you're an athlete who felt a sudden...

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Does gluten cause inflammation? The surprising link between gluten and joint pain

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Apr 1, 2025

Going gluten-free isn’t just a fad. Joint pain affects millions of Americans—with causes ranging from injury and overuse to various forms of arthritis —some are asking if what you eat, specifically gluten, might be contributing to inflammation and joint pain. The...

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7 tips to relieve pain between shoulder blades

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Mar 17, 2025

Does this sound familiar? You’re working at your desk, scrolling on your phone or relaxing on the couch, when suddenly, that nagging pain between shoulder blades strikes. Whether it feels like a dull ache or a sharp twinge, shoulder blade...

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Hip pain? 6 hip bursitis exercises to try at home

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Mar 10, 2025

Hip pain from hip bursitis can make everyday activities—like walking, climbing stairs or even sleeping—feel like a challenge. The good news? Gentle exercises can help reduce hip bursitis pain, improve mobility and strengthen the muscles supporting your hip joint. Let’s...

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5 ways to relieve pain from shoulder impingement

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Mar 6, 2025

If you’ve ever felt a sharp pain in your shoulder when reaching overhead or a lingering ache, you might be dealing with shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement, also referred to as shoulder impingement syndrome, is a common issue for athletes, weightlifters...

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Shoulder bursitis? 6 exercises for relief

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Mar 4, 2025

Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it limits your ability to do the things you love. If you’ve been diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, you’re not alone—and the good news is that relief is within reach. By combining the right...

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Cryoablation: Knocking knee pain out cold

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Jan 23, 2025

If you’re living with knee pain, a new technology called cryoablation is taking an age-old concept to the next level.  Ice has long been used to treat pain and discomfort, as coldness reduces nerve activity and helps with swelling. Cryoablation...

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Bulging disc vs. herniated disc: What’s the difference?

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Dec 9, 2024

Getting to the source of your back pain isn’t always easy. Two common back issues that often cause confusion are bulging discs and herniated discs. If you’re wondering what the differences are between a bulging disc vs. a herniated disc,...

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9 ways to relieve hip pain quickly

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Oct 31, 2024

When you’re living with hip pain that’s impacting your quality of life, you want it to go away as soon as possible. With that in mind, let’s dive into some of the most effective hip pain relief methods—from home remedies...

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Surgical options for chronic knee pain: Which one is right for you?

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Oct 14, 2024

Chronic knee pain is extremely common, with over 25% of Americans experiencing frequent, debilitating knee pain on a regular basis. While nonsurgical treatments like physical therapy often provide relief, when knee pain persists, it may be time to consider your...

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Weighing the pros and cons of dry needling: Is this popular therapy right for you?

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Jun 26, 2024

Dry needling, a procedure used to relieve muscle aches and pains, has been growing in popularity in recent years. If you’re experiencing muscle pain and curious about this therapy, here’s what you need to know about the pros and cons...

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4 best tennis elbow exercises to relieve elbow pain

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Apr 8, 2024

If you’re experiencing pain on the outside of your elbow, you might be dealing with a case of tennis elbow. Not a tennis player, you say? Ironically, tennis elbow pain more commonly affects people who don’t play tennis at all....

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Sprained ankle vs. broken ankle: Getting the right care for your injury

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Mar 29, 2024

Ankle injuries are one of the most common orthopedic-related reasons people visit the ER. And they can happen to almost anyone at any age—from a landing badly while playing a sport, to an accident at work, to a fall at...

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Understanding shoulder pain: Frozen shoulder vs. rotator cuff injuries

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Feb 16, 2024

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. As we use our shoulders for many movements and activities, any shoulder pain can cause much disruption and discomfort in our daily lives. Unfortunately, people may wait to receive...

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Don’t shrug off shoulder pain: When to see a doctor for shoulder impingement

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Nov 2, 2023

Shoulder pain is a common issue that many of us may face at some point in our lives, but understanding the causes and finding ways to prevent it can be the key to enjoying an active lifestyle, pain-free. If you...

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Reducing the risk of dislocation after a hip replacement

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Aug 22, 2023

When you undergo hip replacement surgery to help you regain movement and relieve pain, you want to do everything you can to protect your new hip. While most people who have an elective hip replacement go on to have a healthy...

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Treating hip pain with less invasive techniques

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Jul 6, 2023

The hip is one of the hardest working joints in the human body, tasked with supporting the weight of our upper torso and giving us the ability to walk and move. So when things go wrong, the consequences can be...

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Hip dysplasia: Symptoms, diagnosis and treatments to keep you moving well

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Jun 29, 2023

If you’re feeling hip pain or discomfort, you may have underlying hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia remains a leading cause of early hip degeneration. It helps to look at hip dysplasia as a spectrum—from understanding the beginnings in infants, to the symptoms...

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4 simple exercises to prevent and relieve shoulder pain

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Jun 20, 2023

Sitting at a desk all day. Arching your shoulders while looking at your phone. Poor posture when driving. Repetitive motions during sports. Changes in the shoulder joint as you age. All of these can lead to shoulder pain. After low...

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What to expect during knee replacement surgery

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May 4, 2023

The prospect of ongoing, worsening knee pain is not an appealing one. For some people, though, the idea of a knee replacement procedure is even less so. Throughout my career as an orthopedic surgeon, I have performed countless knee replacements...