Sports injuries, like most other injuries, come with varying levels of pain. The reaction to tissue damage is the stimulation of sensory nerves and when these signals are transmitted to the brain they are perceived as pain. The intensity of pain is not necessarily an indication of the severity of damage, since the brain is […]
Ingrown Toenails: Treatment and Recovery
As we discussed last week, ingrown toenails can be a painful side effect of wearing ill-fitting shoes or cutting your toenail too low. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for ingrown toenails, and what you can expect if you have to have your toenail surgically removed. Non-Surgical Treatment We lightly glossed over some prevention tips […]
Ingrown Toenails: Signs, Symptoms and Prevention
Imagine going throughout your day with a thumbtack stuck in the bottom of your big toe. Every day actions like running, walking and even standing would be extremely painful. For some people, that pain is real because they suffer from an ingrown toenail. Ingrown toenails can occur for a variety of reasons, and some ingrown […]
10 Most Common Causes of Ankle Pain
Your ankles are one of the most common spots for an injury to occur because they shoulder your weight with every step you take. If you’re an active individual, your ankles are tasked with keeping you on your feet while you twist, turn, jump, land and sprint. Just like there’s no wrong way to eat […]
Achilles Tendon Tears: Treatment and Recovery
Earlier this month, we explored the signs and symptoms of Achilles tendon tears. Today, we’ll examine the treatment options for Achilles tendon tears, and we’ll look at the rehabilitation process. Non-surgical treatment For many Achilles tendon tears, patients can opt for either a surgical or non-invasive procedure. Both methods have been proven successful, although most […]
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