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  • Artículo - 4 Minute Read

    Acetaminophen vs Ibuprofen: Which OTC Medicine Should You Take?

    March 11, 2020

    When you have pain, whether chronic or temporary, it can interfere with your daily life. Ibuprofen and acetaminophen could both help. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Primary Care

    Categorized as: Family Health, Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: chronic pain conditions, headache, NSAID, pain, UPMC Pain Management Center

    Ibuprofen-vs-acetaminophen-for-pain
  • Artículo - 5 Minute Read

    Should You Use Ice or Heat for Joint Pain?

    December 27, 2019

    Whether you experience joint pain due to arthritis or injury, advice varies on how to manage it. Learn whether to use ice or heat for joint pain. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: inflammation, joint pain, osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatoid arthritis

    Wrist Joint Pain
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    How a Pain Psychologist Helps People Living With Chronic Pain

    October 25, 2019

    Learn how a pain psychologist could help you or a loved one develop skills to cope with chronic pain and to work through negative emotions. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Mental Health, Rehabilitation, Senior Health

    Tagged with: arthritis, Charlotte Brown, chronic pain, pain, physical therapy

    Pain Psychologist
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  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Ingrown Toenails: Everything You Need to Know

    July 16, 2019

    Here's what you need to know about ingrown toenails and how to treat them. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Family Health, Health Topics A-Z, Living and Wellness, Skin Care

    Tagged with: abscess, pain

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  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    Concussion Care: Do Supplements and Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers Help — Or Hurt?

    March 16, 2018

    Learn which supplements and over-the-counter pain relievers can help or hinder your concussion recovery process from the UPMC Sports Medicine program. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine

    Categorized as: Concussion, Health Topics A-Z, Sports Medicine

    Tagged with: concussion, concussion 101, concussion recovery, concussion symptoms, concussion treatment, creatine, fish oil, headache, headaches, pain, pain medicine, pain relief, resveratrol, sufrinko, supplements, tumeric, vitamins

    Learn more about multivitamins
  • Artículo - 3 Minute Read

    How Does Acupuncture Work? Explaining an Ancient Medicine

    October 13, 2017

    Treating chronic pain is challenging, and you may wonder how does acupuncture work when treating pain. Get the lowdown on this practice and how it helps. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness

    Tagged with: acupuncture, acupuncture points, pain, pain medicine, pain treatment

    Learn more about acupuncture
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    Anxiety Disorders and Migraines? What’s the Connection?

    August 10, 2017

    Is your generalized anxiety disorder is the cause of frequent migraine headaches? Discover the connection between migraines and anxiety. Learn More

    Categorized as: Living and Wellness, Mental Health

    Tagged with: anxiety, headache, migraine, pain

    migraines and anxiety
  • Artículo - 1 Minute Read

    Surprising Ways Exercise Improves Joint Health

    March 24, 2017

    Regular cardio and strength-training exercise are key components to maintaining healthy joints. Learn more what you can do to keep your joints young. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by UPMC Orthopaedic Care

    Categorized as: Health Topics A-Z, Orthopaedics

    Tagged with: exercise, healthy lifestyle, joint health, managing pain, pain

    How to Heal Shin Splints
  • Artículo - 2 Minute Read

    Treat and Prevent Blisters with These 5 Tips

    February 20, 2017

    You can prevent and treat friction-related blisters with just a few simple steps. In short: moisture-wicking socks and better-fitting shoes. Read More

    Medically Reviewed by Dermatology

    Categorized as: Skin Care

    Tagged with: blister, infection, pain, pus

    Ways to prevent blisters from shoes
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