What to know about ankle pain treatments
Treatments for ankle pain and discomfort vary depending on the cause. Options may include cold compresses and pain medications. Surgery may be necessary if the pain is severe.
On pins and needles: Just what is dry needling?
While the name of the procedure may sound intimidating, dry needling is an accessible and commonly offered therapy for people with muscle, ligament or tendon pain.
Noninvasive Interventions Can Reduce Spine Pain Versus Usual Care
A multidisciplinary biopsychosocial intervention or an individualized postural therapy (IPT) intervention can reduce pain-related disability at three months compared with usual care among patients with acute or subacute spine pain, according to a study published in the Dec. 20 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.
What Is Orthopedic Physical Therapy?
Physical therapists support patients with a wide range of physical conditions, from muscle, joint, and nerve issues to respiratory conditions like asthma, bladder and bowel problems, lymphatic disruption and pain related to cancer treatment. They also help with stroke and heart attack rehabilitation, often working as part of a multidisciplinary health care team that includes specialties like physiatry, neurology, integrative palliative care, and orthopedics.
Middle back pain: Causes and relief
Middle back pain can have several causes, including impact trauma, arthritis, herniated discs, muscle strains, scoliosis, poor posture, and many more.