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It’s common to experience neck pain after shoulder surgery. Even though the primary area of pain may be located in the shoulder near the surgical site, you can also have pain in the neck as you recover from surgery. This pain in the neck can be caused by the anesthesia, the positioning of the neck …
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Can patellofemoral pain syndrome cause knee arthritis? This is a common question that many people ask when they are experiencing patellofemoral pain syndrome. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is also known as patellofemoral joint (PFJ) dysfunction, which refers to the inflammation of the underside of your kneecap. Does patellofemoral pain syndrome cause arthritis in your knee? The …
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Running with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) can be difficult and painful. It is important to understand how running causes pain, why patellofemoral pain syndrome might cause running-related pain, and what you can do about it. Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a condition in which the kneecap becomes overloaded. This can be due to the patella not …
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If you’ve been experiencing back pain, chances are, there is nothing you wouldn’t do to alleviate it! You’ve probably tried it all: hot water bottles, massage, back brace, medication…the list goes on. There are expensive machines that you can buy to give you back traction but have you tried the inexpensive route yet? One treatment …
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We all have those days in which we feel as if our back is in a vice grip, and nothing seems to be able to relieve the pain. Sitting in an office chair for hours on end can lead to lower back pain, especially if you do not take breaks or stretch often enough. A …
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Cardiovascular exercises are an important part of a healthy lifestyle. After shoulder surgery, cardio exercise can be safe and beneficial for your recovery if done properly. These types of cardio exercises include: riding a stationary bike, walking, running, swimming, stair climbers, and elliptical machines. However, it is always advised to wait until certain points in …
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Do you have Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)? It’s easy to understand the causes that contribute to knee pain but does it also cause hip pain? PFPS is an overuse syndrome of the knee cap that causes pain in the front of the knee and is made worse with activities such as squatting, running, and jumping. …
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One of the most common knee surgeries in the US is a partial meniscectomy. The purpose of this surgery is to remove any loose fragments from your knee joint and shave off any tears within the Meniscus. The goal is to help reduce any pain and inflammation that might be impacting your life. This article …
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Pain 1 year after total shoulder replacement can be tough, but it is important to know what pain is normal and what pain isn’t. Once you have surgery, the expectation is that the pain and limitation are fixed and should be working perfectly. It can be frustrating when your shoulder doesn’t progress after surgery the …
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The total shoulder replacement is a surgical procedure that replaces the head of the arm bone, or Humerus, and the socket on the shoulder blade with artificial parts. The number of total shoulder replacements performed each year is increasing exponentially, as nearly 53,000 are done each year. As more people are undergoing a shoulder replacement, …
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