Botox is FDA approved to treat cervical dystonia, a specific type of neck pain. While some doctors use it off-label to treat other conditions that cause neck pain, Botox does not appear to be ...

Does chest pain on the left side mean a heart attack? Who hasn’t seen an actor on TV or in a movie fall to their knees clutching the left side of their chest, clearly in pain and in distress? The ...

Mrs. J was 67 years old, with chief complaints of fever and neck pain. On questioning, she said that these symptoms had begun about two weeks earlier, preceded by a mild sore throat that lasted two or ...

Doctors can treat neck pain with prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, such as opioids or acetaminophen. A person can also try home remedies and alternative treatments. The neck is the ...

A woman in her mid-50s was my fifth patient on a long day treating patients with severe chronic pain, all with similar stories. An automobile accident 25 years ago left her with severe lower back and ...

Neck pain from sleeping is often related to your sleeping position—particularly if you sleep on your stomach. It can also mean that you need to assess your pillow or mattress and determine if it's ...

Chiropractic treatments may cause minor, temporary side effects, such as discomfort, stiffness, or a headache. In rare cases, people also report severe events, including spinal cord injury, artery ...

Recent medical investigations have uncovered alarming evidence about that persistent pain in your lower left abdomen. While many dismiss it as temporary discomfort, healthcare providers warn this ...

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Neck collars: we've all seen them. They're the soft squishy collars that people wear after car accidents or neck surgery. Or they're the stiff plastic things paramedics are always yelling for on TV ...

Diverticulitis, gas, and IBS are common causes of lower left abdominal pain. Kidney stones, ectopic pregnancy, or testicular torsion are more severe causes of abdominal pain. Consult a healthcare ...