Hand pain may be a sign of a serious condition that requires medical treatment. Your best weapon is knowing when to take action by seeing a specialist.
Jun 15th, 2018
Hand pain may be a sign of a serious condition that requires medical treatment. Your best weapon is knowing when to take action by seeing a specialist.
This is National Arthritis Awareness month, an ailment that results in degeneration of the joints for 26% of Americans. While surgery can offer relief, it’s not always your only option. Lifestyle changes and self-care can go a long way.
Once you’ve undergone surgery, you usually need rehabilitation to get back to all your normal activities -- from bathing to shopping to exercise. The kind of rehab you need depends a lot on the extent and type of surgery you underwent.
An MRI is considered a safe imaging test, however, some people feel very nervous before getting scanned. Knowing what to expect can be helpful, as well as being aware of the few safety concerns associated with MRI.
If you’ve been told you have weak bones or you think you’re at risk for osteoporosis, you may need a bone density test. To find out what a bone density test measures and what it can determine, keep reading.