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Is Pain an Inevitable Part of Getting Older?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Pain specialist Michael Stanton-Hicks, MD, explains what you can do to manage pain as you age.
I’m In Pain: Should I Wait to Seek Treatment?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Pain specialist Michael Stanton-Hicks, MD, answers this one on getting treatment for pain.
Can My Chronic Pain Ever Be Cured?
Discover the truth about questions that pique your curiosity in our “Short Answer” series. Pain specialist Michael Stanton-Hicks, MD, answers this one on chronic pain.
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Obsessed With Your Phone? Tips for Elbow, Thumb, Neck Pain
You can put your neck, elbows and thumbs at risk if you do a lot of texting or talking on your cell phone. These five tips will help prevent problems.
Waking Up With a Sore Jaw? You May Be Grinding Your Teeth
Grinding your teeth at night can cause jaw and face pain, as well as headaches. Learn how to handle the behavior to help minimize its effects.
Anyone Can Get Addicted to Opioids: How to Lower Your Risk
You may think opioid addiction could never happen to you. But given the right circumstances, it can happen to almost everyone. Learn how certain factors increase your risk and how to ask your doctor for alternative medications.
Is Your Exercise Causing Good or Bad Pain? How to Tell
How do we know if the pain we are experiencing is normal, or if the pain is far more serious and due to an injury?
Cupping: Why Olympic Athletes Are Sporting Red Spots (Video)
You many have noticed that several of the U.S. Olympic swimmers and gymnasts are dotted with large, reddish-purple, perfectly circular spots. It’s not some new kind of sports tattoo. It’s the mark of a traditional Chinese therapy aimed at promoting healing: cupping.
Feeling Beat Up After Workouts? 5 Superfoods May Help
If your workouts are leaving you in pain, the problem may be inflammation. Try adjusting your diet and eating more of these superfoods.