Runners’ bodies undergo a lot of pounding that can lead to medical conditions that cause hip or thigh pain. Diagnosis can be challenging because more than one condition can be present at a given time. A patient can help his or her doctor make an accurate diagnosis by...
Protection, Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation, or P.R.I.C.E., adds the concept of “protection” to the traditional R.I.C.E. protocol formula. Protecting the injured area from further damage is crucial to the healing process. Experts recommended acute injury patients...
Even though a stiff neck is typically caused by a relatively minor injury, such as a muscle strain or ligament sprain, the painful flare-ups can be quite sharp or burning. It is good to minimize painful movements and give a stiff neck some rest, but it is also...
