The pain and crippling loss of function of Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis plagues millions of people, causing a loss of quality of life. While there are many medications that are used to reduce the symptoms, many have disabling side effects of their own. Physical therapy can be used at a treatment option, helping reduce the…
If you have spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis or other chronic or acute spinal conditions that cause you pain and loss of function, you may have been considering spinal fusion surgery. While in some cases spinal fusion is the only option for those suffering from spinal problems, the surgery can be risky and require a long recovery…
In the past few years, there has been an emergence of gluten-tolerance information in the media that can be confusing to decipher. Many people confuse intolerance or sensitivity to gluten with a food allergy, which is two distinct afflictions. Allergies to gluten tend to be less common, yet easier to determine than a sensitivity. Many…
With the summer months ahead, many people are planning outdoor activities such as hiking, biking and camping that can lead to exposure to poison ivy, poison oak or sumac. These plants have an oil called urushoil that most people have an allergic reaction to when it touches the skin. This is the most common allergy…
What started as a few freckles when you were younger have now turned into a collection of brown spots on your hands, arms and chest. While they may have seemed cute at first, as you get older, they start looking more like age spots than cute freckles. If you are experiencing a larger amount of…
If you are injured or have a medical condition that impairs your ability to do your job, you may need to have an evaluation to determine when you can return to work. A Functional Capacity Evaluation or exam is a set of tests that are designed to evaluate your physical condition. These are a comprehensive…
Many people suffer from bursitis, an inflammation of the bursa sac located between tissues to reduce friction. Typical found in joints, bursitis is a painful condition that can be caused by repetitive motion, impact or other serious injury. It can happen to anyone of any age, although it is more common as you grow older.…
You probably know that millions of people use Botox to reduce lines and wrinkles, helping them look younger. However, there are many interesting facts about Botox that you may not know. For starters, this bacterial toxin was first used for medical treatments in the 1970’s, although it did not become a household name until many…
If you are among the many who have never tried acupuncture, you may not know what is fact and what is fiction about this procedure. This technique has been used for thousands of years to heal many ailments, yet it is still shrouded in myths about how it works. Here are five of those myths…
Even with stringent diet and exercise, sometimes it can be almost impossible to get the swimsuit body you want for those beautiful summer days on the beach. For many, liposuction is a solution to remove excess fat from problem areas that are resistant to other fat loss efforts. When performed by an experienced cosmetic surgeon,…
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