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Joint health: A complete guide to lifelong mobility

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Jul 23, 2025

No matter what age you are, it’s easy to forget about joint health until pain or stiffness strikes. But taking proactive steps to care for your joints can help maintain mobility and comfort throughout your life. Let’s take a closer...

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3 effective thoracic outlet syndrome exercises to try at home

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Jul 2, 2025

If you've been living with persistent neck, shoulder or arm pain, you may have discovered you’re experiencing thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Fortunately, the right thoracic outlet syndrome exercises can help ease your symptoms and restore your quality of life. To...

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Knee pain when bending? 6 common causes and how to find relief

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Jun 18, 2025

Perhaps you’re starting to notice a familiar twinge when you squat down to pick up something. Sometimes it’s an uncomfortable ache when climbing stairs. Or you may feel a sharp pain when you're trying to get out of your car....

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All about shoulder injuries: 6 common causes of shoulder pain and how to prevent them

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May 19, 2025

Shoulder joint pain can impact your everyday life. It affects your mobility, strength, posture and overall sense of well-being. While many people associate shoulder injuries with sports and athletics, they frequently occur with everyday activities. Understanding the causes of shoulder...

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Elbow pain when bending and straightening? 5 common causes and remedies for relief

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May 16, 2025

Your elbow is probably one of the most underrated parts of your body. You use your elbows constantly throughout the day, often without giving them a second thought—until pain strikes. Whether you're experiencing elbow pain when bending and straightening your...

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Is robotic surgery right for your knee or hip replacement? What you need to know

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May 8, 2025

If you’re considering knee or hip replacement surgery, you may be wondering whether robotic surgery is a good option for you. Robotic-assisted procedures are enhancing care by offering greater precision and personalization for many different types of surgeries, including joint...

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The power of coordinated care: How Nancy found support for Ehlers-Danlos syndrome

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Apr 30, 2025

With a rare genetic condition called Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, navigating healthcare hasn’t always been easy for Nancy Pfortmiller. For years, she’s juggled chronic discomfort, multiple doctors and numerous orthopedic surgeries. And often, she felt like she had to figure it all...

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Does gluten cause inflammation? The surprising link between gluten and joint pain

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Apr 9, 2025

Going gluten-free isn’t just a fad. Joint pain affects millions of Americans—with causes ranging from injury and overuse to various forms of arthritis —some are asking if what you eat, specifically gluten, might be contributing to inflammation and joint pain. The...

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Can a meniscus tear heal on its own? Navigating your recovery

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Apr 3, 2025

A meniscus tear is one of the most common knee injuries, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. Just to show you how common, approximately 850,000 meniscal surgeries are performed each year. Whether you're an athlete who felt a sudden...

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Hip pain? 6 hip bursitis exercises to try at home

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Mar 10, 2025

Hip pain from hip bursitis can make everyday activities—like walking, climbing stairs or even sleeping—feel like a challenge. The good news? Gentle exercises can help reduce hip bursitis pain, improve mobility and strengthen the muscles supporting your hip joint. Let’s...

Have shoulder pain? Don't shrug it off

5 ways to relieve pain from shoulder impingement

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Mar 6, 2025

If you’ve ever felt a sharp pain in your shoulder when reaching overhead or a lingering ache, you might be dealing with shoulder impingement. Shoulder impingement, also referred to as shoulder impingement syndrome, is a common issue for athletes, weightlifters...

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Shoulder bursitis? 6 exercises for relief

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Mar 4, 2025

Shoulder pain can be frustrating, especially when it limits your ability to do the things you love. If you’ve been diagnosed with shoulder bursitis, you’re not alone—and the good news is that relief is within reach. By combining the right...

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Cryoablation: Knocking knee pain out cold

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Jan 23, 2025

If you’re living with knee pain, a new technology called cryoablation is taking an age-old concept to the next level.  Ice has long been used to treat pain and discomfort, as coldness reduces nerve activity and helps with swelling. Cryoablation...

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Bulging disc vs. herniated disc: What’s the difference?

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Dec 9, 2024

Getting to the source of your back pain isn’t always easy. Two common back issues that often cause confusion are bulging discs and herniated discs. If you’re wondering what the differences are between a bulging disc vs. a herniated disc,...

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9 ways to relieve hip pain quickly

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Oct 31, 2024

When you’re living with hip pain that’s impacting your quality of life, you want it to go away as soon as possible. With that in mind, let’s dive into some of the most effective hip pain relief methods—from home remedies...

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Surgical options for chronic knee pain: Which one is right for you?

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Oct 14, 2024

Chronic knee pain is extremely common, with over 25% of Americans experiencing frequent, debilitating knee pain on a regular basis. While nonsurgical treatments like physical therapy often provide relief, when knee pain persists, it may be time to consider your...

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Weighing the pros and cons of dry needling: Is this popular therapy right for you?

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Jun 26, 2024

Dry needling, a procedure used to relieve muscle aches and pains, has been growing in popularity in recent years. If you’re experiencing muscle pain and curious about this therapy, here’s what you need to know about the pros and cons...

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4 best tennis elbow exercises to relieve elbow pain

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Apr 8, 2024

If you’re experiencing pain on the outside of your elbow, you might be dealing with a case of tennis elbow. Not a tennis player, you say? Ironically, tennis elbow pain more commonly affects people who don’t play tennis at all....

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Sprained ankle vs. broken ankle: Getting the right care for your injury

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Mar 29, 2024

Ankle injuries are one of the most common orthopedic-related reasons people visit the ER. And they can happen to almost anyone at any age—from a landing badly while playing a sport, to an accident at work, to a fall at...

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Understanding shoulder pain: Frozen shoulder vs. rotator cuff injuries

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Feb 16, 2024

The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the human body. As we use our shoulders for many movements and activities, any shoulder pain can cause much disruption and discomfort in our daily lives. Unfortunately, people may wait to receive...