While the holidays are for many people an exciting and happy time, November and December can also be stressful, between the cost of gifts; balancing a heavy end-of-year workload, a longer than usual to-do list; extra social obligations; travel; and …
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Texas Orthopedics Female Physicians Pave the Path for Women in Medicine
More women are joining the medical field every day. In fact, more women are now in medical school than men. But equitable gender representation continues to be an uphill battle in orthopedics, which has the lowest percentage of women in …
Your Guide to Managing Rheumatoid Arthritis Flare Ups
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Managing your rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an ongoing balancing act. Even people with well-controlled RA symptoms can be surprised by sudden flare ups.
SpineUniverse editorial board member and board certified physiatrist Dr. Ai Mukai says rheumatoid arthritis flare …
Understanding Common Types of Imaging: X-rays, MRIs and Bone Density Scans
What Working From Home Does to Your Body
What Working From Home Does to Your Body
If you’re experiencing wrist pain while working from home, carpal tunnel syndrome may be to blame. Physiatrist Dr. Vishal Kancherla recently explained to Reader’s Digest The Healthy why carpal tunnel syndrome is …
What is an EMG?
What is an EMG?
Electromyography, or EMG, is a type of diagnostic test used to detect problems involving nerves, muscles and the signals that they send to each other. If you are experiencing symptoms of a muscle or nerve disorder, …
How to Treat and Prevent Sports-Related Back Pain
Participating in sports is a great way to stay fit and healthy. But when a sports-related back injury happens, it can prevent you from performing at your peak and even limit your playing time.
What Causes Lower Back Pain?
Many …
Dr. Kilbride Explains the Benefits of Running for Your Back
Men and women struggling with back pain often ask if running will hurt or help their pain. While those with back pain caused by structural damage to the spine should consult a specialist before tying up their laces, those with …
