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Why am I feeling hip and back pain after a total knee replacement?

Total knee replacements are pretty common and are expected to become even more so in the next few years. They’re most often performed on people who suffer from osteoarthritis or...

Can physical therapy provide pain relief while you’re waiting for a knee replacement?

It’s estimated that nearly 4 million people in the U.S. currently have knee replacements. That number is expected to significantly increase within a few years. People often receive knee replacements...

How to deal with an injury to your dominant hand

If you’ve recently sustained an injury to your dominant hand, you’re probably having trouble coping with the way you go about your new daily routine. You probably also didn’t realize...

What is triscaphe arthritis and how do I treat it?

You may have heard of rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, but have you ever heard about triscaphe arthritis? Well, if you experience joint pain at the base of your thumb where...

How do you know if you have knee scar tissue and what can you do about it?

Scar tissue is your body’s natural response to trauma, and it gradually forms after the healing of a wound. However, built-up scar tissue can significantly impact your daily life and...

What to do when an old ankle injury flares up

Nearly 2 million people in the U.S. experience ankle injuries each year. They can occur for a variety of reasons including intense physical activity like sports games or even just...

Why can’t I put weight on my leg without pain? Here are 5 possible explanations

If you can’t put weight on your leg without severe pain, something’s likely wrong in your knee. In this article, we’ll describe a few possible culprits for your leg pain,...

Why do I have nerve pain after Achilles tendon surgery?

Achilles tendon surgery may be necessitated for those who have ruptured or torn the tendon in their heel. The Achilles tendon is a cord in the back of the ankle...

is that a pinched nerve or pulled muscle? here's how to tell

Is that a pinched nerve or pulled muscle? Here’s how to tell

Pinched nerves and pulled muscles feel similar but are very different conditions. If you have a pain in your neck or back, you might think that you pinched a nerve...