Pain, injury and treatment
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Pain & Treatment · Movement & Wellness · Nutrition & Diet
May 20, 2023
Alternatives to Knee Surgery for Young, Active People
Told you need knee surgery at a young age? Learn the alternatives to knee surgery worth discussing, when an operation is the right call and what to ask first.
April 29, 2023
Can a Chiropractor Help Lower Back Pain? What to Expect
Can a chiropractor help lower back pain? Learn what research shows, what happens at a first visit, who is a good fit and which symptoms need a doctor first.
February 25, 2023
5 Benefits of Good Posture, and What It Can’t Do for You
Learn the real benefits of good posture, from easier breathing to steadier balance, what posture can't fix and simple ways to improve how you sit and stand.
February 4, 2023
Can Flat Feet Cause Back Pain? How Your Feet Affect Your Spine
Can flat feet cause back pain? Learn how your feet and gait affect your spine, what research shows and which shoes, exercises and checkups may help.
January 14, 2023
Chiropractic and Mental Health: How Pain, Mood and Care Connect
How are chiropractic and mental health connected? Learn how pain affects mood, what spine care can and can't do, and where to turn for mental health care.
October 22, 2022
Trigger Point Therapy: How It Works for Muscle Knots and Pain
Trigger point therapy targets tender muscle knots that can refer pain elsewhere. Learn what causes trigger points, how they are treated and how to self-treat.
July 30, 2022
Massage for Athletes: How to Fit It Into Training and Recovery
Massage for athletes can ease soreness and help you feel recovered. Learn how to time it around training, what to expect and when an ache needs a checkup.
June 18, 2022
Acupuncture for Stroke and MS: Where It Fits in Rehabilitation
Acupuncture for stroke recovery may help as one part of rehab, but evidence is mixed. Learn stroke warning signs and what research shows for MS symptoms.
March 5, 2022
Traveling with Back Pain: Tips for Road Trips, Flights and Hotels
Traveling with back pain? Learn how to plan ahead, set up your seat in a car or plane, lift luggage safely and spot warning signs that need a doctor.
December 11, 2021
Tech Neck: Why Screens Strain Your Neck and How to Ease It
Tech neck is strain from looking down at phones and screens. Learn the common symptoms, what research shows, simple exercises and when to see a clinician.
November 20, 2021
Best Sleeping Position for Back Pain, Plus Pillow and Mattress Tips
Find the best sleeping position for back pain if you sleep on your side, back or stomach, plus pillow and mattress tips and when night pain needs a doctor.
October 30, 2021
Massage Chair Benefits vs Professional Massage: Pros and Cons
Weigh massage chair benefits against professional massage. Learn what at-home massage tools do well, where they fall short and when to see a therapist.
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