Pulled Chest Muscles: How To Manage & Avoid

Pulled Chest Muscles: How To Manage & Avoid

Microtears can appear throughout the muscle fibers when your chest muscles get stretched a little too far for a little too long. This causes intercostal chest pain, an uncomfortable sensation that radiates through the front of the torso. Torn chest muscles are very...
Acute vs Chronic Pain: What’s the Difference?

Acute vs Chronic Pain: What’s the Difference?

Acute pain and chronic pain are very different. Acute pain can last a short time or a long time, depending on its source. Chronic pain can last indefinitely. Both types of pain will require targeted specialized care for relief. An Overview of Acute Pain Acute pain...
Joint Stiffness: How Does It Really Happen?

Joint Stiffness: How Does It Really Happen?

If not for your joints, your body couldn’t bend. If you wake up in the morning and find that bending your joints feels like a monumental task, that’s a sign that something is wrong. Joint stiffness can limit the number of activities you’ll be able to participate in...
Joint Diseases: Everything You Need to Know

Joint Diseases: Everything You Need to Know

Joint diseases are relatively common. About 23% of adults in the United States live with arthritis, and 24 million adults report that their condition significantly impacts their quality of life. People living with joint diseases require adequate care provided by a...