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5 potentially deadly body pains you should never ignore

Nearly everyone experiences a headache or leg cramp on occasion. But when do these aches warrant a visit to the doctor's office or hospital?

5 body pains you should never ignore

We all experience occasional aches and pains, and while it may be fine to grin and bear it sometimes, it's important to know that pain can be a signal of a real problem.

How to Avoid Back Pain on a Plane

A doctor tells you everything you need to know to avoid stiffness and spasms.

How to Keep a Child From Spitting Out Medicine

Few things in life are as frustrating and worrisome as watching your child spit out the medicine you gave her to help lower her fever, stop her terrible cough and just make her better. Most parents have been in the same situation, and it never ceases to worry any of them. You know that with this medication, you can help your child feel better, feel...

Can Physical Medicine Cure Chronic Pain?

From time to time, we all deal with pain. Whether it's the occasional headache, nagging low back pain, or some other unpleasant sensation indicating something amiss in the body, pain is normal part of the human condition. Chronic pain, however, is not something to ignore. People suffering from chronic pain often find

Can a Physical Medicine Pain Specialist Cure My Pain?

Pain is a very complex problem. Acute pain is usually associated with discrete injury and tissue damage. As the problem heals, the pain quickly disappears.

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How can Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Help with Joint Pain

At HROSM our Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation specialists can help management pain caused by injuries and conditions, including arthritis or back pain.

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You might consider physical therapy an in-person-required treatment. But it can safely and effectively be done through virtual visits, also known as telehealth.

Are You Sitting Correctly? 9 Ways To Improve Your Posture

By allowing the parts of your body to achieve their natural balance, posture can reduce the symptoms of neck or back pain, migraine, and chronic fatigue.

How To Treat Facial Twitching

Facial twitching is categorized by an involuntary twitching or contraction of the facial muscles on one side of a person's face.

Find A Local Plastic Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon or Dentist

iEnhance connects people looking to enhance their look with a directory of cosmetic surgery experts and information for enhancing their body, image, and health.

Is It Worth It To Have Spine Surgery?

The decision to undergo spine surgery isn’t one that should be taken lightly, and there are a number of different factors to consider. When you analyze all these factors as a whole, you come to a conclusion as to whether or not spine surgery is worth it for your situation. But which factors should you …

When Is Spine Surgery Necessary?

Although the vast majority of spine surgeries have very high success rates, surgery is not recommended for every patient suffering from spine pain. Some individuals will heal just fine with conservative care methods, while others may be considered a high-risk surgical candidate for one reason or another. That being said, sometimes spine surgery is not …

When to See a Surgeon for Spinal Stenosis

When should a patient have surgery for spinal stenosis rather than manage symptoms through non-surgical care? This article addresses surgery for lumbar spinal stenosis.

Can a Spine Surgeon be Too Optimistic?

Optimism is a necessary tool for any surgeon, but can a surgeon be too optimistic about the outcome of a procedure?

What Is A Spinal Process Fracture?

Your spine is comprised of vertebrae, and each vertebral body has a small bony section that points out towards your back. These bony sections are known as the spinal process. Ligaments and muscles attach to the spinal processes in order to help aid in flexibility and movement. However, like any bone, the spinal process can …