What Does It Mean if You Cough and Your Right Side Hurts?
Several vital organs can be found in the lower right abdomen including the appendix and the upper part of the colon. In females, the right …
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What Causes the Hip Pinch?
Hip pinch occurs when a nerve that runs in the hip becomes compressed or inflamed because of friction due to rubbing with nearby structures. This …
How Do I Know If I Tore A Ligament In My Thumb?
A thumb sprain occurs when a ligament is stretched or torn. It is usually caused by falling on an outstretched hand where your thumb is …
Meniscus Tear Surgery Recovery
How long should I take off work after meniscus surgery? Going back to your regular activities may be done a few weeks after meniscus surgery, …
Chronic Pain After Rotator Cuff Injury
What Kind Of Pain Is Felt With A Torn Rotator Cuff? When a rotator cuff tear happens suddenly, such as from a blow on the …
Does Hip Pain Cause Leg Pain?
The nerves from your spine that goes to your hips extend to your thighs and legs. Because of this, damage to any of these nerves …
What Are Tired and Aching Legs?
Tired and aching legs can involve having a stiff and heavy feeling in the legs. It may feel difficult to lift your legs when walking …
What Is Causing Sudden Sharp Hip Pain?
Sudden, sharp hip pain could be a symptom of hip conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendonitis, or femoroacetabular impingement (FAI), all of which involve inflammation of …
Do’s and Don’ts After Rotator Cuff Surgery
Rotator cuff surgery is usually a short procedure and you may be discharged from the hospital on the same day. You may be given a …
AC Joint Sprain Recovery Time
Minor injury (Grade 1 or 2) How long does a Grade 1 AC joint sprain take to heal? The AC Joint or acromioclavicular joint is …
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery Recovery Time
How long does it take to heal from a shoulder arthroscopic surgery? Shoulder arthroscopy is a surgical procedure that uses a small camera, called an …
Quadriceps Tendonitis Recovery Time
Can a torn quad heal on its own? A torn quadriceps may heal on its own if the tear is partial, the individual is young, …
Why Does My Calf Hurt After Spraining My Ankle?
The ankle is involved in almost all movements of the legs and has to withstand a lot of stress and pressure during activities; thus, it …
High Ankle Sprain vs. Ankle Sprain: What’s the Difference?
The ankle joint is made up of the tibia (shin bone), fibula (calf bone) or the bone on the outer side of the leg, and …
Golfer’s Elbow and Tennis Elbow: What’s the Difference?
Golfer’s elbow and Tennis elbow are common injuries that can be acquired not only by golf or tennis players but by anyone who uses the …
What Do You Do When Your Knee Pops Out Of Place?
The knee joint is formed by the thigh bone (femur), the shinbone (tibia), and the kneecap (patella). The joint is reinforced and supported by cartilages, …
My Knee Hurts When I Bend And Put Pressure On it
The knee is an important joint in the body as it helps us to move around for our daily tasks. Throughout the day, we bend …
Knee Injuries From Falling on Concrete: Why it Hurts & When to Worry
The knee is one of the most commonly injured joints of the body. Injuries of the knee can be caused by twisting of the knee, …
Grade 3 Ankle Sprain Recovery Time and Treatment
The most commonly torn ligaments of the ankle are those located on the outer side of the foot, which prevent excessive inward movement of the …
Front Shoulder Pain: Why it Hurts & When to Worry
The shoulder joint is composed of three major bones: the long upper arm bone (humerus), the collar bone (clavicle), and the shoulder blade (scapula). These …
Swimmer’s Shoulder (Impingement) FAQs
What Causes Swimmer’s Shoulder? Swimmer’s shoulder is also known as shoulder impingement, subacromial impingement, or painful arc, which is a type of shoulder tendinitis. Tendinitis …
How Long Will My Shin Splint Last?
If your shin hurts after running, sprinting or after a new and intense training, you might have a condition called shin splints or medial tibial …
Shoulder Impingement Exercises to Avoid
Primary Causes of Shoulder Impingement When you raise your arms higher than the level of your shoulder, the subacromial space becomes smaller. The most common …
Achilles Tendinopathy Treatment
Achilles tendinopathy is an injury to the Achilles tendon due to repetitive use. In its literal sense, tendinopathy means a disease or disorder of the …
Will a Rotator Cuff Tear Get Bigger Without Surgery?
A tear in the rotator cuff is one of the most common injuries of the shoulder and is a frequent cause of pain and disability …
Pain behind the knee (posterior pain) when straightening leg
What Should I Do When I Feel Pain Behind My Knee When I Straighten It? Pain in the back of the knee, often called posterior …
Pes Anserine Bursitis Treatment [FAQ]
What Is Pes Anserinus? Pes anserinus or pes anserine, also known as “goose’s foot,” is a webbed, foot-like structure located in the front and inner …
Referred Knee Pain from Lower Back
Referred pain is any pain felt in a specific area originating in a different part of the body. The pain is not caused by any …
Knee Sprain vs. Tear: Know the Difference
Any injury to the ligament is called a sprain. A ligament is a fibrous tissue that joins bones together, providing stability and support. The knee’s …
Runner’s Knee Recovery Time
Runner’s knee or Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS) is a general term used to describe any condition that causes pain in the knee cap (called the …