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When Will My Sprained Ankle Heal?
A sprained ankle can be painful and debilitating, but luckily your recovery time will usually be short — especially if you take steps to protect your ankle as it heals! Joint sprains are a remarkably common part of life for both athletes and non-athletes alike. With...
For Back Pain, Earlier Is Better for Physical Therapy
When people have backaches bad enough to send them to the doctor, prompt physical therapy may be a wise choice, a new study suggests. Researchers found that when those patients had "early" PT -- within a couple weeks of seeing a doctor -- they were less likely to need...
Vegetarian Women at Higher Odds for Hip Fracture
Record numbers of people are turning to plant-based diets to take advantage of the many health benefits they offer, but this may come at the expense of their bones, a new study suggests. Exactly what did researchers find? Middle-aged women who never eat meat may be...
Weather and Arthritis: Is There Really a Connection?
It’s long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse. The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies found weather does have some impact, said Dr. Robert Shmerling, writing for the Harvard Health...
Experiencing Trigger Finger?
Can’t move your finger? It could be due to an orthopedic condition known as trigger finger. Learn more about the causes and treatments. We use our fingers so much in our daily lives — from typing to grasping objects to pointing and much more — that we often take...
NSAIDS, Steroids for Back Pain: Is Too Much of Them a Bad Thing?
THURSDAY, May 12, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Persistent use of steroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen to treat acute lower back pain may actually turn it into a chronic condition, a new study warns. However, some experts who expressed...
When Is It Time for a Knee Replacement?
Knee replacement surgery is one of the most common procedures in the United States, with more than 790,000 performed each year. Deciding the time for knee replacement needs to be determined by you and your doctor, but certain factors make it more likely, according to...
Can a Standing Desk Reduce Back Pain?
Sitting at your desk all day can cause back pain. Will switching to a standing desk setup help? Read on to find out. COVID-19 has changed many aspects of American life, and one of most pronounced is how and where we work. To stop the spread of the virus, companies...
Spring Cleaning and Orthopedic Injuries
Many orthopedic injuries happen in the home, and spring cleaning is a perfect time to strain your muscles and joints. Learn about the most common injuries and how to prevent them. It’s spring, and it’s time to clear away the clutter and tackle those home-based...
Tips for Preventing Ankle Sprains
Ankle sprains are some of the most common and painful orthopedic injuries. But you can prevent ankle sprains if you’re careful! Learn how. Ankle sprains make up some of the most common orthopedic injuries. In fact, one study estimated that 2 million people suffer...
Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?
Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further deteriorate. But a new study suggests that if used wisely, cortisone shots are...
Preventing Common Winter Orthopedic Injuries
Winter is a great time to get outdoors — but it can carry some unexpected dangers if you aren’t careful. Find out how to prevent common winter injuries so you can head outside safely! Although some people prefer warmer temperatures, many spend the year waiting for the...