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What Is a Heel Spur?

A heel spur is a bony growth on your heel that can cause pain when walking. It can develop if you frequently wear high heels, if you are an athlete who does a lot of running or jumping, or if you have plantar fasciitis – which is inflammation of the thick band of tissue along the bottom of the foot.… Read More

How Is Tendonitis Diagnosed?

Tendonitis is the inflammation (“-itis”) of a tendon, usually in one of your joints. Our tendons are what attach our muscles to our bones or to other organs, such as attaching the tiny muscles around the eye to the eyeball so it can move. Tendons are thick and fibrous, and when they are injured or pulled, the resulting inflammation can cause symptoms of pain and tenderness.… Read More

What You Need to Know About the Coronavirus – and How to Protect Yourself and Those You Love

The Civil War, Pearl Harbor, 9/11 … America has faced many adversities in its history and has managed to emerge stronger in the aftermath. But how do you fight and defeat an invisible medical enemy – especially one as seemingly challenging as the global COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? The first step to overcoming any crisis of this magnitude is to separate the fact from the fiction, understand what you’re up against, and know what needs to be done to protect yourself, your loved ones, and fellow citizens.… Read More

When to see a doctor after a strain or sprain

A strain or a sprain happens when a ligament or tendon is stretched beyond its capacity. These are two of the most common orthopedic injuries and can affect the ankles, wrists, and other parts of the body. A lot of people who suffer from sprains or strains do not necessarily seek emergency treatment.… Read More

What triggers carpal tunnel?

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common hand and arm condition affecting millions of people each year. Symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome include pain, numbness, and tingling felt in the hand and arm, which can limit hand function. The symptoms are due to compression of a nerve in the carpal tunnel. This nerve is called the median nerve, and it runs from your forearm to your hand via the wrist.… Read More

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