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What is Myalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Muscle pain is common, and can originate in any muscle of the body. The medical term for muscle pain is myalgia. Myalgia can be described as muscle pains, aches, and pain associated with ligaments, tendons, and the soft tissues that connect bones, organs, and muscles.  Causes of Myalgia Myalgia c...
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Phantom Limb Pain: Causes and Treatment

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Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there. Once believed to be a psychological problem, research shows that phantom limb pain is a real sensation. The sensation originates in the spinal cord and brain.  What is Phantom Limb Pa...
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Tips for Managing and Reducing Chronic Pain at Home

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Pain affects every aspect of your life, and when living with chronic pain, normal, daily activities are a challenge. From the amount of sleep you get to the thoughts you have, pain has the power to affect your quality of life negatively.  Your day-to-day activities are crucial in managing your pa...
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Foot Pain Causes, At-Home Remedies, and Treatments

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Foot pain is caused by a variety of conditions, diseases, deformities, or injuries. Medications are a common approach to getting relief, but there are many options that don’t involve pills or taking medicine.  Causes Diseases, viruses, fungi, and bacteria can cause foot pain, but one of the mos...
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Heat and Cold Therapy for Pain Management

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Treating pain with heat and cold therapy can be very effective for a variety of conditions and injuries. This affordable, at-home therapy is often recommended to help relieve aches and pains from muscle or joint damage.  Heat therapy can utilize hot water bottles, heat pads, or warm baths. Cold ...
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5 Types of Therapies for Post-Injury Pain

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Approximately 20 to 50 million people sustain road-related injuries every year. If you or your loved one suffers pain from road accidents, workplace injuries, or slips and falls, your doctor may recommend therapy as part of your treatment. Besides reducing pain, post-injury therapy can facilitate...
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Staying Safe on the Slopes: The Ultimate Guide to Avoiding Winter Injuries

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Although winter is a cold season, it’s not all dull as it comes with many seasonal family fun and awesome snow activities, such as skiing and snowboarding. However, the joy can be cut short by winter injuries from these activities without warning. In fact, in the US, it is estimated that an avera...
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5 Common Causes of Foot and Ankle Pain

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Foot  and ankle pain is a common problem, and we are all at risk of developing it. Still, if you know the reasons behind these pains, there are better ways to manage or even prevent them from happening. Take a read of this article for insight on the most common causes of pain in the […]
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Top 10 Sports Injuries & How We Can Help

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Sports injuries are common in children and adults. There are hundreds of different types of injuries that are caused by sports. Some body parts are more susceptible to injury than others and the top three injuries make up most of all sports-related injuries.  Let’s talk about the 10 most commo...