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27 Nov , 2015

Skip the Pain of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Whether you work on a computer, or with outdoor equipment, chances are you will experience the effects of carpal tunnel syndrome. The symptoms usually include tingling, numbness and pain radiating from the palm to the fingers, which are caused by t...

25 Nov , 2015

Facts About Epidural Injections for Back Pain

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

Millions of Americans suffer from back pain in varying degrees of severity, duration and frequency as well as various causes. But all of them share one thing in common: The need for relief from the pain, especially for people with chronic attacks o...

24 Nov , 2015

Tools for Faster Healing of Plantar Fasciitis

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Plantar fasciitis is a painful injury among athletes. The pain is either a deep ache or a sharp stab along the arch or in the heels’ middle, either one of which will require avoidance of running activities until healing is completed. The followi...

23 Nov , 2015

Bicycle Seat Neuropathy – Sports Medicine

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Bicycle seat neuropathy, according to sports medicine professionals, is a common injury among cyclists because of their prolonged periods spent on their bicycles. While researchers have yet to determine the exact cause of the injury, several theori...

20 Nov , 2015

Finger Fractures and Hand Pain

Kristin Minasian

Orthopedics Articles

Sometimes, fractures to the smallest bones result in the biggest pain, both in the literal and figurative sense. Such is the case with fractures to the fingers, which can cause extreme hand pain. When your finger becomes fractured, your entire h...

19 Nov , 2015

Return to Work and Occupational Medicine

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine Articles

Studies have shown that an employee's return to work rate contributes to an effective and efficient rehabilitation and recovery program. This is because being off work for prolonged periods can considerably decrease the likelihood of an employee re...

18 Nov , 2015

Pain Management: Broken Nose

Kristin Minasian

Pain Management Articles

The nose anchors the face, so to speak, which means that breaking it will not only likely result in physical pain but in psychological pain, too – without proper pain management. You will feel self-conscious about your broken nose as well as experi...

17 Nov , 2015

Hip Injuries in Tennis

Kristin Minasian

Sports Medicine Articles

Before the advent of sophisticated surgery for hip inuries, very few tennis players made a successful professional comeback after suffering from a hip injury. The extent of the hip injury coupled with the post-operative complications made it challe...

16 Nov , 2015

Massages Tips for Headaches

Kristin Minasian

Headache Clinic

Massage has been proven to ease the pain associated with headaches because it improves blood circulation to the area. When applied in the right manner, it can also lessen feelings of stress and anxiety, both of which are causes of headaches. As suc...

13 Nov , 2015

Occupational Medicine: Tips for a Safe Warehouse

Kristin Minasian

Occupational Medicine Articles

The most common injuries among workers in warehouse, according to occupational medicine experts, are trips, slips and falls; ergonomic-related injuries due to improper lifting, pulling or pushing, and reaching; and materials handling injuries like...