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Musculoskeletal: Claw toe: woman taking off shoes on couch-1326917249

Claw Toes: How to Treat This Painful Joint Problem

Written By Christine Giordano, MD

musculoskeletal: woman glute bridge exercise 1480361018

Home Remedies for Knee Pain and Exercises That Can Help, Too

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: senior couple exercising with weights 1458814561

7 Tips for How to Increase Bone Density After 60

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: explaining rib pain to doctor 1415644363

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How to Tell If You Have a Bruised Rib or a Broken Rib

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4 Benefits of Toe Spacers

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: man in hospital bed 2161353519

Do You Lose Muscle When You’re Sick? What the Science Says

Written By Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: volleyball player knee pain 1616064206

Jumper’s Knee: Causes, Symptoms, and Tips for Recovery

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal Conditions: Back pain: cropped hands on hips back pain-1406036360

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Does Your Back Hurt? 9 Common Causes of Low Back Pain

Musculoskeletal: woman buying shoes 1485549377

Do Feet Get Bigger With Age? Here’s What You Need to Know

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

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Do I Have a Stress Fracture? Take Our Quiz to Learn More About Stress Fracture Symptoms

Written By Mandy Armitage, MD

Musculoskeletal: woman doing bridge exercise 1470240791

8 Knee Exercises for an MCL Sprain

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: closeup side stitch during exercise 2020772747

What Causes Side Stitches and How Do You Get Rid of Them?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: closeup knee pain 1326435640

MCL Tear Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

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What Is a Bone Bruise (Bone Contusion)? And What Does It Mean If You Have One?

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MD

Musculoskeletal: man with injured ankle 2166443964

How Long Does a Sprained Ankle Take to Heal? Understanding Recovery Time and Treatment

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: cropped feet crossing crosswalk 1215561611

Pronation Explained: What It Means for Your Feet and Walking Pattern

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: man doing deep breathing 1466041945

6 Costochondritis Exercises to Relieve Chest Pain

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: closeup senior woman massaging toes 1417846180

Toe Cramps: 7 Common Causes, Plus Simple Treatments

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

musculoskeletal: man with knuckle pain 1175796504

How Long Does Knuckle Pain Take to Heal? Injuries and Recovery Times Explained

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: man and woman walking in park 1059833160

Is Walking Good for Lower Back Pain? Simple Steps to Relief

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: closeup knee physical therapy 1465421772

It’s Not Supposed to Bend That Way: What to Know About a Hyperextended Knee

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: woman with shoulder pain 2148902479

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome: What Causes This Rare Condition?

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: closeup hooking black corset 1203403847

Are Waist Trainers Safe? 6 Reasons Why They Aren’t Worth the Risk

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: closeup applying ice gel pack on ankle 1338104730

What Is the Fastest Way to Heal a Stress Fracture? 5 Proven Strategies for Recovery

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: woman bridge exercise on yoga mat 1421332971

Can You Get Rid of Hip Dips?

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: portrait of woman doing bicep curl 1465050945

5 Tips for How to Maintain Muscle Mass as You Age

Written By Lauren Bedosky

Musculoskeletal: closeup doctor examining patient shoulder 1393811886

Swimmer’s Shoulder: How to Treat Common Shoulder Injuries

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: ice pack lower back 952370224

Should You Use Ice or Heat for Back Pain?

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MD

Musculoskeletal: quiz carpal tunnel-01

Do I Have Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? Take Our Quiz to Learn More About the Signs and Symptoms

Written By Mandy Armitage, MD

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What Is a Subungual Hematoma, and How Do You Treat It?

Written By Jennifer Clements, MD, MSEd, NBHWC

Musculoskeletal conditions: man shoulder pain 1322495792

What Causes Muscle Knots, and How Can You Get Rid of Them?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: senior man neck pain 1307398605

Got a Crick in the Neck? Here’s What to Do About It

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

musculoskeletal: physical therapist treating foot 1132546212

What to Expect After Tarsal Tunnel Surgery and Tips to Help You Recover

Written By Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: man doing physical therapy with resistance band 1501185779

Torn Meniscus: What to Know About This Knee Injury

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: closeup woman holding ankle 2157879045

Why Does My Ankle Keep Popping? 5 Common Causes, Plus What to Do About It

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

musculoskeletal: woman feeling discomfort from wearing high heels 2148808769

Are High Heels Bad for You?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: shoe insole 1393065551

How Much Do Custom Orthotics Cost?

Written By Maggie Aime, MSN, RN

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Could My Toe Be Broken? Take This Quiz to Learn More About Broken Toe Symptoms

Written By Mandy Armitage, MD

Musculoskeletal: closeup lower back pain work from home 1633491840

What’s the Best Type of Massage for Lower Back Pain?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

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Common Symptoms of Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome

Written By Jonathan Santana, DO

musculoskeletal: closeup soft foot cast and crutches 667565138

Morton’s Neuroma Surgery Recovery: How to Get Back on Your Feet Fast

Written By Ashley Rawlins, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: woman icing collarbone 1432842770

Why Does My Collarbone Hurt? 6 Common Causes, Plus How to Treat It

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

musculoskeletal: man with foot pain 1169153747

8 Signs You May Have a Morton’s Neuroma

Written By Jonathan Santana, DO

musculoskeletal: golfer with side pain 925594806

Intercostal Muscle Strain: Understanding Rib Pain, Healing, and Recovery

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: closeup woman typing on keyboard 1661022917

6 Things You Can Do to Help Prevent Carpal Tunnel

Written By Itza Rivera, MD

Musculoskeletal: portrait of woman in ergonomic office chair 1341094496

6 Ways to Successfully Treat Sciatica at Home

Written By Itza Rivera, MD

Musculoskeletal: woman experiencing hip pain 1333360166

Hip Pain When Sitting: 8 Common Causes, Plus How to Treat It

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Musculoskeletal: men walking off of soccer field 1254992686

Why Does My Hip Pop When I Walk?

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

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Do Bunions Hurt? Yes, Here’s Why I Had Surgery to Correct Them

Written By Natalie Pompilio

Musculoskeletal: mother and daughter walking barefoot on grass 1293785727

Are There Benefits to Walking Barefoot?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

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10 Ways to Prepare for Spinal Fusion Surgery Recovery

Written By Natalie Pompilio

Musculoskeletal: closeup doctor examining feet 1135588159

What Are Common Foot Problems in Older Adults, and How Do You Treat Them?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: man doing breathing exercise 1472399571

What Is the Treatment for a Broken Rib? Tips to Heal Broken Ribs Faster

Written By Katie E. Golden, MD

Musculoskeletal: woman taking a break during a walk 1053713854

Groin Pain When Walking? 10 Possible Causes, and How to Treat It

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

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5 Tips From Someone Who Knows What It Feels Like to Have Scoliosis

Written By Natalie Pompilio

Musculoskeletal: man gets leg measured 482731732

Can You Have One Leg That’s Longer Than the Other? Leg Length Discrepancies Explained

Written By Brian Clista, MD

musculoskeletal: man with back pain working at home 1286225221

Is Cracking Your Back Bad for You?

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Health: Musculoskeletal: senior woman with neck pain 1034261340

Fascia Stretching: Exercises and Tips to Keep Your Connective Tissue Healthy

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Health: Musculoskeletal: woman using mobile phone and laptop 1441924671

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7 Tech Neck Exercises to Relieve Pain and Tension

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6 Strengthening Exercises for Flat Feet

Health: Musculoskeletal: woman inversion therapy 1366018936

Can an Inversion Table Relieve Your Chronic Back Pain?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

musculoskeletal: foot bunion woman shoes off-1274332437

What Is a Tailor’s Bunion (Bunionette) and How Can You Fix It?

Written By Jennifer Clements, MD, MSEd, NBHWC

Musculoskeletal: man putting on compression socks 1372833378

8 Tips for How to Stop Foot Pain From Standing All Day

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Health: Patient experiences: surgery knee scarborough-01

6 Things I Wish I Knew Before Getting a Knee Replacement

Written By Rebecca Samuelson, MFA

musculoskeletal: woman with fingers on face as mask 980763860

4 Cubital Tunnel Syndrome Exercises for Elbow Pain Relief

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Health: Musculoskeletal: man working from standing desk 856759980

What Does It Mean to Have Good Posture?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Health: Musculoskeletal: closeup foot with hammer toe 1280033268

What Is a Hammertoe, and How Can You Fix It?

Written By Meredith Grace Merkley, DO, FAAP

Musculoskeletal: Upper cross syndrome exercises: man doing resistance band row exercise 1294175391

Can Exercise Correct Upper Cross Syndrome?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Health: Musculoskeletal: heel pain after running-1294366421

5 Home Remedies for Heel Spurs (Exostosis) That Will Get You Back on Your Feet

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhD

Health: Musculoskeletal: closeup bandage after carpal tunnel surgery-1247148453

Does Carpal Tunnel Surgery Really Work?

Written By Itza Rivera, MD

Health: Musculoskeletal: back view of woman holding lower back 1382525431

How to Know If You Have a Bruised Tailbone, and What You Can Do About It

Written By Michael Dreis, MD

Movement Exercise: man wall sit exercise 1090188000

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8 Runner’s Knee Exercises and Stretches for Pain Relief

Musculoskeletal: Foot: closeup man taping broken toe 1384045437

What Do You Do for a Broken Toe?

Written By Nicole Rowe, MD

Health: Musculoskeletal: closeup examining womans IT band 1166594806

How to Spot IT Band Syndrome and Stop Knee Pain for Good

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: older men golfing 1097470528

Don't Let Golfer's Elbow Hold You Back on the Course – Here’s How to Get Relief

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhD

Musculoskeletal: Movement Exercise: Senior Health: senior woman stretching 1216340695

How Do You Correct Muscle Imbalances?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Health: Musculoskeletal: man foam roller neck 1350239815

Is Cracking Your Neck Bad for You?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: closeup sneaker heel 1046571536

How to Choose Shoes for Plantar Fasciitis

Written By Jasmine Marcus, PT, DPT, CSCS

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Crick in Your Neck? Here’s 6 Things That Could Be Causing Your Neck Pain

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD

Musculoskeletal: woman hydrating after workout 1460221635

Can You Prevent Muscle Fatigue?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Musculoskeletal: Joint pain: woman shoulder therapy 1370957316

3 Reasons Why Your Joints Might Hurt

Written By Samantha C. Shapiro, MD

Musculoskeletal: ART physical therapy stretch 1326403604

Active Release Technique: Is This Manual Therapy Method the Answer to Muscle Pain?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Health: Musculoskeletal: low back exam-1405986139

What Happens When You Throw Your Back Out?

Written By Cheyenne Buckingham, BS

Musculoskeletal: Zero-drop sneakers: closeup tying sneaker 459064179

Should You Try Zero-Drop Shoes for Better Balance and Stride?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

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What Does Plantar Fasciitis Feel Like?

Written By Karen Nitkin

Health: Musculoskeletal conditions: acl knee brace 1210597940

ACL Tear: Signs, Diagnosis, and When to Get Surgery

Written By Itza Rivera, MD

Health: Musculoskeletal: man shoulder pain-1057157450

Rhabdomyolysis: How Common Medications, Drugs, and Injuries Can Cause Kidney Failure

Written By Nicole Andonian, MD

Health: Musculoskeletal conditions: doctor holding orthopedic insoles 1367349823

6 Signs You Need Shoe Orthotics

Written By Kim Grundy, PT

Health: Musculoskeletal: patient stories feel rotator cuff featuerd image

What Does a Torn Rotator Cuff Feel Like?

Written By Michelle Rhodes, RN

Musculoskeletal conditions: Mallet toe: closeup senior toes-1205901468

Mallet Toe: How to Get Your Bent Toe Straight Again

Written By Ronald W. Dworkin, MD, PhD

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What Does It Feel Like to Break a Bone?

Written By Rebecca Samuelson, MFA

Health: Musculoskeletal conditions: patient stories feel slipped disc option 2

What Does a Slipped Disc Feel Like? People Share Their Experiences With GoodRx

Written By Rebecca Samuelson, MFA

musculoskeletal-conditions: neck pain: woman holding neck after whiplash accident 892765508

11 Treatments That Relieve Whiplash Symptoms

Written By Jennifer Sample, MD

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Herniated Disc: Common Causes and Treatments

Written By Itza Rivera, MD

musculoskeletal conditions: doctor inspecting knee 2176208127

Why Do My Knees Hurt?

Written By Michael Dreis, MD

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What Are Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes?

Written By Samantha C. Shapiro, MD

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What Is a High Ankle Sprain?

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What Is Compartment Syndrome, and How Do I Know If I Have It?

Written By Steve Meadows, MD

Health: Musculoskeletal conditions: intense runner mid stride 489191991

What Causes Muscle Twitching (Fasciculations)?

Written By Jill L. Jaimes, MD

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What Is Scoliosis? Types, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment

Written By Brian Clista, MD