Joint replacement surgery is generally used when other forms of treatment including physical therapy and medications have not been useful. This type of surgery removes damaged or diseased parts of a joint.

Ice therapy can reduce inflammation, decrease tissue damage and slow nerve impulses that reduce pain. Ice treatment is most effective shortly after an injury occurs, and comes in a variety of forms including: homemade packs (frozen vegetables), reusable gel packs, instant chemical packs, or ice...

Chest pain can come in a variety of forms. Some require immediate medical attention and others while scary for the individual, do not post a threat to life. Chest pain may have causes that are cardiac, pulmonary, vascular, or even gastrointestinal in nature. It may also be caused as a result of...

Physical therapy can help restore movement and function for pain patients disabled by injury or disease. Therapy should be tailored to a patient’s condition and pain level. Physical therapy treatments may include a combination of stretching, strengthening, and aerobic conditioning.