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If you received an injury in a car accident, or were hurt on the job, there are a few things you should do immediately to get the compensation you are entitled to. It is important to go to the right doctor to treat and document you injuries as soon as…

Have you felt a numbness or tingling in your wrists or fingers lately? This could be early warning signs of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). If you experience a weakness in your wrist of the tendency to drop objects you should see a professional. If yo do not seek help, permanent…

A hot bath can make you feel so much better. The warmth and buoyancy have relaxing and healing effects which are useful if you are suffering from injuries, pain, anxiety, and depression. Heating pads can have similar results; however, they do not compare to a warm bath which surrounds your…

When the weather gets colder, we tend to feel more aches and pains. There are some scientific reasons why we feel this way. If you are suffering from back pain, the colder temperatures can actually make your conditions worsen. The cold weather can cause muscles, tendons and ligaments, which support…

Are you suffering from back pain and are not sure if heat or ice therapy is right for you? Find out more about what you need to know when deciding whether to apply a heat or ice. Cold Therapy Generally speaking, cold helps to minimize inflammation and reduce sharp pain….

This is an outpatient procedure where the patient receives an injection of a steroid-anesthetic medication through an opening in the sacrum. This is the lowest portion of the epidural space. The medication can reduce swelling and inflammation of irritated spinal nerves. The injection takes only a few minutes to complete. Why…

The holiday season can be pretty stressful. This can lead to body aches and pains. You host visitors, travel to see family, try to get all the presents for your loved ones and, usually, eat way too much and sometimes unhealthy food. This is a recipe for a stressful time….

You probably know the feeling….. you wake up in the morning feeling refreshed, but once you start moving, you feel a shooting pain up or maybe down your back. There are many reasons why your back is hurting in the morning, here are a few of the most common: You…

Halloween Injuries And How To Prevent Them Halloween night and trick-or-treating belong together. Before you head out consider some safety tips to make sure nobody gets hurt during this time of year. Walking Through Your Neighborhood At Night This is New Orleans and we know that our streets and sidewalks…

More than 3 million sufferers of herniated disc are treated annually in the United States.A herniated disc occurs when the gelatinous center of a spinal disc protrudes through a crack in the calcified exterior casing. Although some herniated discs have no symptoms, sufferers may experience in their legs, arms, feet,…