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Hand Pain From Injury

Hand Pain & Injury

Hand Pain Injuries Common causes of hand pain include overuse or repetitive motion, during sports, physical activity, or physical work tasks. Injury to the hand wrists, arms, elbows, and shoulders can stem from hand pain.   Conditions that cause hand pain Painful inflammation in the hand Damage to the tissue that covers the surface of …

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Low Back Pain: Common, Treatable

Causes of Lower Back Pain

Low Back Pain Is Common Have you recently been injured at work, slipped or fallen, been a victim in a car accident? Are you experiencing chronic pain or discomfort in your lower back? Is your sleep interrupted, tossing and outrunning all night long? Does a poor night’s rest from back pain equal a hard day …

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Physiatry Pain’s Best Kept Secret

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Physiatry pain medicine The history of Physiatry ( physicians specializing in physical medicine; residencies or fellowships in PM&R) dates back to 1946 in the World Wars era. Injured soldiers returning from active duty traumatic injuries such as spinal cord injuries, amputation, fractures, etc… The Physiatry specialty was developed to enable doctors to identify their patients’ …

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Musculoskeletal Pain & Injury 101

Musculoskeletal pain

Musculoskeletal pain is the most common reason for medical visits to the doctor. It can be as simple as a carpel tunnel from typing all day at work,  just sitting in the same position at work, or back or neck injury from a car accident. Pain specialists examine, diagnose, manage and treat musculoskeltal pain & injury. The …

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