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Give Foot Pain the Boot
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Give Foot Pain the Boot

Johanna Youner | January 18, 2024

Virtually all of us experience foot pain at some point in our lives. Feet are like car tires—but unlike tires,…

Tummy Troubles
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Tummy Troubles

Brijen J. Shah, MD | December 4, 2023

We all get bellyaches, but stomach pain comes in many different forms. It can be occasional or daily, a minor…

You Don’t Have to Live with Chronic Pain
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You Don’t Have to Live with Chronic Pain

Tara-lin Hollins, MD | December 1, 2023

America has a pain problem. A National Institutes of Health study revealed that ­Americans are more likely to develop chronic…

Prep Your Joints for the Chilly Weather

Prep Your Joints for the Chilly Weather

Michael M. Kheir, MD | November 7, 2023

It’s not in your head—many people with arthritis, chronic joint pain or joint injuries experience increased pain in their hips,…

Painkillers Can Make Infections Last Longer

Painkillers Can Make Infections Last Longer

Daniel Barreda, PhD | October 8, 2023

Opting to run a mild fever rather than control it with painkillers likely reduces the time it takes for your…

5 Strategies to Protect Your Back

5 Strategies to Protect Your Back

Mara Vucich, MD | September 8, 2023

Back problems are incredibly common, striking people of all ages. There are a multitude of causes of back pain, from…

The Best Rx: Take a Walk

The Best Rx: Take a Walk

Joyce Shulman | July 19, 2023

Hippocrates is known for commanding, “Do no harm.” But the ancient Greek physician also wisely proclaimed, “Walking is man’s best…

That Bump On the Head

That Bump On the Head

Christine Greiss, DO | July 17, 2023

Odds are it has happened to you. You wake in the middle of the night and have to use the…

The Pain Gap
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The Pain Gap

Monica Mallampalli, PhD, MSc | July 4, 2023

More than one in five U.S. adults live with chronic pain, defined as unrelenting pain that lasts longer than three…

When to Go to the Emergency Room
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When to Go to the Emergency Room

Jay Itzkowitz, MD, MBA, FACEP | July 3, 2023

When you have an unexpected illness or injury, you have a variety of options: your doctor’s office, a walk-in medical…

Easing the Real Source of Your Neck Pain

Easing the Real Source of Your Neck Pain

Mitchell Yass | January 29, 2021

Neck stretches or massage don’t address the real cause of neck pain. For lasting relief, target this set of muscles with resistance training.

Mystery Solved: Joint and Soft Tissue Pain Caused by Diet and Mold
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Mystery Solved: Joint and Soft Tissue Pain Caused by Diet and Mold

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | November 7, 2020

Cheryl’s soft tissue and joint pain kept her from using her hands for anything but the most vital tasks. Here, the diet and home changes that resolved it completely.

To Live Pain-Free, Take Care of Your Fascia: Here’s How
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To Live Pain-Free, Take Care of Your Fascia: Here’s How

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | July 4, 2020

Fascia, which connects muscles, organs and bones, affects chronic pain, posture and movement. Here, the best exercises and therapies for fascial health.

Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes
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Debilitating Sciatica Relieved in 10 Minutes

Andrew Rubman, ND | June 13, 2020

When this ballerina developed excruciating sciatic pain, a combination of physical therapy and injection techniques enabled her to leap off the table.