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Acupuncture Helps Side Effects During and After Cancer Treatment

September 22, 2015

Acupuncture is a natural way to help your body overcome side effects of cancer treatment. It's most effective for vomiting, nausea, and pain. Learn More

Categorized as: Cancer Care
Tagged with: acupuncture, cancer, cancer side effects, cancer treatment, chemotherapy, nausea, neuropathy, pain, vomiting
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What’s the Difference Between a Sprain and Strain?

August 2, 2015

Sprains and strains are common injuries that can be caused by a variety of activities. Discover the difference between a sprain and a strain. Learn More

Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: bruising, inflammation, muscle weakness, orthopaedics, pain, R.I.C.E. method, sprain, strain
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What Is Frozen Shoulder and How Can I Thaw It?

July 20, 2015

Frozen shoulder is a painful condition that causes stiffness in the joint. Iburprofen and physical therapy help control pain and loosen the shoulder. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Orthopaedics
Tagged with: cardiovascular disease, diabetes, frozen shoulder, pain, physical therapy, shoulder joint, shoulder pain, stroke
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Do It Right: Exercises That Can Cause Injury

July 12, 2015

Any type of physical activity or exercise comes with the risk of injury. Learn how proper form and technique can prevent unnecessary pain and injury. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Sports Medicine
Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, injuries, injury, O, pain, rotator cuff injury, The Oprah Magazine, UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex, workout
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Why Do My Kidneys Hurt (Flank Pain)?

April 21, 2015

Discover the common causes of kidney pain to find out why your kidneys hurt. Learn to identify if flank pain or groin pain is actually kidney pain. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Living and Wellness
Tagged with: back pain, flank pain, kidney infection, kidney pain, kidney stones, nephrology, pain, Polycystic kidney disease, Pyelonephritis, urinary tract infection, UTI
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Recovering in the Hospital After Your Heart Surgery

April 19, 2015

Recovering in the hospital after your heart surgery lasts at least four days. Find out what to expect during this phase of recovery. Read More

Medically Reviewed by UPMC
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: acapella tool, breathing exercises, cardiac rehabilitation, heart surgery, heart surgery recovery, pain, spirometer
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5 Steps to Prevent Runner’s Knee

March 18, 2015

Runner's knee can be painful—and may be an unwelcome disruption to your exercise routine. There's much you Learn More

Categorized as: Fitness, Sports Medicine
Tagged with: exercise, injury prevention, pain, patellofermoral, runner's knee, running
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FAQs: Treating Musculoskeletal Pain Without Medication

February 13, 2015

Are you experiencing aching or stiffness in your bones or joints? You may be suffering from musculoskeletal pain. Learn about the symptoms and treatments. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Categorized as: Rehabilitation
Tagged with: acupuncture, back pain, bone aches, chiropractic, chronic pain, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, fatigue, injury, Megan Cortazzo, muscle aches, musculoskeletal pain, pain
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Leg Pain Could Warn of Vascular Problems

January 30, 2015

Leg pain while walking or climbing stairs may be a sign of a serious condition known as peripheral arterial disease, or PAD. Learn about PAD screenings. Read More

Medically Reviewed by Heart and Vascular Institute
Categorized as: Heart and Vascular Health
Tagged with: angioplasty, heart attack, leg amputation, leg pain, numbness, pain, pain in your leg, peripheral arterial disease, stent, stroke, treatment for this disease