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Plain-language articles on dry needling, acupuncture, pelvic floor pain and shockwave therapy from Dr. Anthony J. Gordon.
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Herniated Disc: Does Everyone Need Surgery?
Most herniated discs improve without surgery. I explain what research shows about discs that shrink on their own, when surgery is the right call, and the warning signs.
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Shin Splints: Why They Keep Coming Back
Shin splints often return when training builds faster than the shin and calf can adapt. I explain why that happens, how to spot a stress fracture, and what helps.
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Hip Arthritis or Muscle Pain? How to Tell the Difference
Hip arthritis and hip muscle pain can feel alike. I explain where each one tends to hurt, why X-rays and pain often disagree, and why many people have both at once.
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Pain After a Hip or Knee Replacement: When Recovery Stalls
Some pain after a hip or knee replacement is expected. When it lingers, your surgeon checks the joint first. Muscles, scar and nerves can also be involved.
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Neck Pain and Pain Behind the Eye: How They Connect
A stiff neck and an ache behind one eye are often linked. I explain how upper neck nerves can send pain to the eye, which muscles take part, and when to see a doctor.
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What Is a Silent Migraine? Migraine Without the Headache
A silent migraine is a migraine aura with no headache after it. I explain what it looks like, how it differs from a stroke warning, and what research says on prevention.
Pain | Dry Needling
Hamstring Strains in Runners: Why Running Through It Backfires
Running through a hamstring strain often means a longer layoff and a repeat injury. I explain what rehab should include, when it is a nerve, and where dry needling fits.
Pain | Pelvic Floor
Tailbone Pain: Why Sitting Hurts at the Very Bottom of the Spine
Tailbone pain often starts with a fall or childbirth. I explain why sitting and leaning back hurt, which muscles pull on the coccyx, and when to see a doctor first.
Pain | Dry Needling
Low Back Pain When You Breathe or Twist: The Quadratus Lumborum
A deep low back ache that catches when you breathe, twist or roll over in bed often involves the quadratus lumborum. I explain what this muscle does and why it hurts.
Not sure what is causing your pain? The My Symptoms page walks through common causes by body area.
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