Painful Intercouse, or known as dyspareunia, occurs due to reasons that range from structural problems to psychological concerns. Here are some things to know about painful intercouse:
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Whether you’re scheduled for major surgery or a minor surgical procedure, surgery of any kind is a big deal. Even after undergoing a seemingly simple procedure, you may feel extremely weak or experience muscle pain and stiffness.
Physicians and surgeons often recommend physical therapy as part of a patient’s post-op recovery period. Here’s why:
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As one of the fastest growing branches of orthopedic medicine, sports medicine can help athletes of all levels perform at their best, recover swiftly, and stay on track as they strive to achieve better results in their chosen sport. In recent years, athletes have been using sports medicine specialists to improve their performance, stamina, agility, movement, strength, and flexibility, both before and after injuries.
Athletes have a keen understanding of their bodies and what they can and can’t do. With the help of a sports medicine specialist, you can deepen that understanding so you can perform better and better over time.
Here, we’ll provide you with a closer look at some reasons why you should consult a sports medicine specialist. We’ll start off by explaining why sports medicine is different from regular coaching.
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Pain is a signal from your body telling you that something is wrong. Chronic pain, in many cases, persists no matter what you do. It’s a problem that affects 20.4% of the adult population, whereas 36.4% of this subset of people suffer from high-impact chronic pain. Chronic pain can significantly affect the life and work activities of the people experiencing it.
It can also decrease a person’s quality of life, and in some cases, increase opioid dependency. Chronic pain can also lead to mental health deterioration, which makes it an issue that you can’t ignore.
This post will discuss some eye-opening facts about chronic pain that everyone should know. Let’s take a look:
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Hip pain is a common complaint among adults and can lead to functional disability. Chronic hip pain affects active adults at a higher rate, afficting 30%-40% of adults who play sports. It also affects 12%-15% of adults over 60.
Moreover, research also shows that hip pain is much more common in women than men. See this comparison:
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According to the Centers for Disease Control, 23% of U.S. adults suffer from the more than 100 types of arthritis. While the most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, the disease is notorious for striking joints all over the body, causing pain whenever the person moves or tries to move. One of the most common places the disease can strike is in the knee, which makes walking both painful and difficult.
If you are experiencing pain in your joints and suspect it’s arthritis, see your doctor for a professional diagnosis. In the meantime, here are three common symptoms of arthritis in the knee that you should know about.
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