If you have problems with pain or mobility, or if you are in recovery from injury or surgery, your treatment or rehabilitation program likely includes physical therapy. A physical therapist (PT) is a licensed medical professional who can help restore mobility, proper physical function, and a normal range of motion. A good surgeon always recommends
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How Can Acupuncture Help with Back Pain?
Chronic back pain can make anyone miserable. Those with back pain tend to first try over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medication, ice and heat therapy, and exercise to relieve the pain. This is a common story for chronic pain sufferers, and the pain often doesn’t improve. Alternative therapies often prove to be effective in finally providing relief for
Read MoreNeurosurgery: Reasons for Brain Surgery
Neurosurgery is a medical specialization that focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders, injuries, and conditions associated with the central and peripheral nervous system. There are a plethora of conditions and issues treated through neurosurgery. Examples include: trauma, congenital anomalies, infections, stroke, degenerative diseases of the spine, and more. The type of physician
Read MoreRecovery from Tumor Surgery
Any surgery requires intensive care and rehabilitation afterward. But for surgeries that involve tumors of the brain, post-surgery care is extra important to follow. A patient’s recovery will depend on the type and extent of the surgery, but know that recovering from a tumor will take some time. Your doctor might advise you to stay
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