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Should I Use Ice or Heat for Neck Pain?

Should I Use Ice or Heat for Neck Pain? Both heat and ice are known to reduce pain, so which is better for neck pain? Let's see what the research says:

Lower back pain: Which doctor to see and when to see them.

Lower back pain: Which doctor to see and when to see them A person may consult various healthcare professionals to diagnose, treat, and manage lower back pain. This includes primary care doctors, rheumatologists, specialists, and more.

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Burning Back Pain: Causes and Relief.

Burning Back Pain: Causes and Relief Burning pain anywhere on the back makes it difficult to get comfortable and relaxed. Here, find a list of possible causes and treatments.

When should a person worry about back pain after a fall?

When should a person worry about back pain after a fall? A person might worry about back pain after a fall if the pain is severe or does not improve with home treatment. Learn when to get emergency help here.

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Predicting brace adherence could change the game in scoliosis treatment.

Predicting brace adherence could change the game in scoliosis treatment When it comes to preventing scoliosis progression, is it possible to make bracing more effective? For decades, spine specialists focused on improving the braces themselves, making them lighter, less obtrusive, and easier to put on and take off. (The Boston Brace, developed at Boston Children's Hospi...

Back Pain Explained.

Back Pain Explained Not all degenerated intervertebral discs are painful; a new study identified a subset of disc cells that triggers a pathway to pain.

Leading Causes of Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain.

Causes of Sciatica and Sciatic Nerve Pain Sciatica, also called lumbar radiculopathy, is mild to intense pain that radiates from the low back into the left or right leg. Sciatic nerve pain can include numbness, tingling sensations, and weakness.

Right side of neck pain causes and treatments.

Pain in right side of neck: 9 causes Most causes of neck pain are benign, such as sleeping poorly, but others are more severe, including cancer. Learn about nine causes of pain in the right side of the neck here.

Hip-focused physical therapy reduces chronic low back pain for older adults, finds clinical trial.

Hip-focused physical therapy reduces chronic low back pain for older adults, finds clinical trial When the University of Delaware's Gregory Hicks started his research career two decades ago, he was one of only a few people in the United States studying chronic low back pain in people over 60 years old.

How to prevent spinal stenosis.

How to prevent spinal stenosis: Tips, treatments, and more To help prevent the onset of spinal stenosis, a person can make lifestyle changes such as maintaining a moderate weight and practicing appropriate posture.

Seated back pain stretches for seniors.

Seated back stretches for seniors: Stretches to try, safety, and more A variety of factors including injury, inflammation, and activity can cause back pain in seniors. Seated stretching is one strategy that may help seniors prevent or manage their back pain. Learn more.

The Best Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain.

The Best Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain Neck pain is common, but working on your posture and strengthening your spine can help.

What can cause lower back pain?

Lower back pain causes and treatment Lower back pain is very common and often the result of a minor injury or overuse. However, it can sometimes be a symptom of conditions that affect the spine.

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe?

Why Does My Back Hurt When I Breathe? 11 Reasons There are many different causes of back pain while breathing, from injury to a medical condition. Here’s a closer look at the possibilities.

Find Relief From Upper Back Pain.

Relieve Upper Back Pain: Effective Tips and Exercises Upper back pain often occurs between the shoulder blades and can be caused by everything for poor posture to a herniated disc. Here, strategies for pain relief.

What to know about back decompression for back pain.

Spinal decompression for back pain: Surgical and nonsurgical methods Back or spinal decompression refers to a group of treatments used to relieve pressure on spinal discs. A healthcare professional may recommend surgical and nonsurgical therapies for decompression. Learn more.

How Muscle Relaxers Work for Back and Neck Pain.

Effective Muscle Relaxers: Relieve Pain & Tension Muscle relaxers are medications that reduce muscle tension and spasms.

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Congratulations to these SIX AOSM physicians on being named TexasMonthly Super Doctors and Rising Stars! While only about 5% of physicians get voted as Super Doctors, less than 2.5% of physicians get voted as Rising Stars. We couldn't be prouder to represent great orthopedic and pain management care here in HTX.

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