Featured Health Conditions
Arthritis Pain
Arthritis—“inflammation of the joints”—is a common cause for joint pain, stiffness, and loss of mobility. Arthritis pain often can be controlled with a correct diagnosis and an effective treatment plan.
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Sciatica
Lower back pain is one of the most common health problems in adults. Do you have pain that spreads from the lower back to the hip, thigh, and leg? If so, you may have sciatica.
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Shingles
Shingles pain—caused by a reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox—can be severe. In some people with shingles, pain persists after the rash subsides. This condition is called postherptic neuralgia.
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