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Understanding Low Back Pain

Understanding Low Back Pain

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Apr 2, 2020 | Conditions, Featured Conditions, Sports Injuries, Sports Medicine, Treatments

What is Low Back Pain   Every year countless individuals arrive at their physician’s office with complaints of low back pain (LBP). LBP can be described as pain felt in the lumbar spine which lies just below the thoracic spine and directly above the sacrum. What...
Sprain vs. Strain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Sprain vs. Strain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 26, 2019 | Conditions

What is the difference between a sprain and a strain? While the terms are often used interchangeably, strains and sprains are two different medical conditions. A sprain is an injury to the ligament, a piece of tissue that connects the bones of a joint. An ankle sprain...
Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Arthritis: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 20, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions

Arthritis is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, and it can cause significant pain and discomfort. Arthritis is a condition that causes inflammation in one or more joints. Arthritis can be either inflammatory or degenerative, usually accompanied by...
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 11, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a painful condition that affects the nerves in your wrist. It can make it hard to move your fingers and feel touch, pain, or temperature in one or more of them. While this condition is usually not a serious health threat, it can be very...
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee): Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments

by Dr. Veronica Jow | Aug 7, 2019 | Conditions, Featured Conditions

Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (Runner’s Knee): Understanding, Managing, and Overcoming Experiencing knee pain can be more than just a minor annoyance; it can significantly impact your daily life. Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS), also known as...
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