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Plain-language guides to back, neck and joint pain, written by the physicians who treat it.
How Long Does Sciatica Last? Recovery Timeline by a Physiatrist
By Usman Ahmad, DO — Board-Certified Physiatrist, Founder of Advanced Sports & Spine Fellowship-trained in Musculoskeletal Medicine & Interventional Pain Management. Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation residency at University of Miami / Jackson Memorial Hospital. 15+ years of clinical experience, practicing…
Shoulder Pain Without Injury: 6 Causes and When to See a Specialist
Reviewed by: Dr. Usman Ahmad, DO — Board-Certified Physiatrist, Advanced Sports & Spine Shoulder pain without injury — no fall, no accident,…
Are Neck Spasms Serious? Causes, Treatments & When to See a Doctor
Ever noticed an involuntary tightening or stiffening of your neck muscles? Or felt sharp pain when trying to turn your head? If…
10 Benefits of a Stem Cell Treatment
What are Stem Cells? Stem cells are special human cells from which functional cells are generated. Stem cells are also called master…
Glute Med Pain: The Sitting Muscle Pain
As technology becomes a building block in our society, most of us are now bound to our seats, looking at screens longer…
Can Pain Cause High Blood Pressure? What the Latest Research Shows
If you live with chronic pain, you already know how much it affects your daily life. But there’s a consequence that often…
New Year, Same Pain? Why Chronic Pain Doesn’t Fix Itself and What Actually Works
TLDR If you’ve started the new year hoping your pain would finally fade, you may not be alone in this. While…
The Most Common Pain Mistakes People Make During the Holidays
TLDR The holiday season is usually a time to unwind, spend quality time with family and friends, go on vacation, and…
PRP vs. Viscosupplementation: Which Is Better for Knee Osteoarthritis?
TLDR If you’re experiencing knee osteoarthritis, there are two leading non-surgical options to help address the issue: PRP therapy and viscosupplementation…