Treatment

Morton’s neuroma treatment  Treatment for foot neuroma typically depends on how severe the symptoms are. In most cases, conservative treatments are tried first. Therapy Foot pads and arch supports that are worn inside of shoes can help reduce stress on the nerve of the foot and thus contribute to foot neuroma treatment. These items are […]

There is no cure for osteoarthritis (OA). Still, there are ways to maintain joint mobility and manage the pain caused by the disease. Osteoarthritis medications Different medications help to relieve the symptoms of osteoarthritis in different ways. Medicines often used to treat osteoarthritis include: Acetaminophen: Acetaminophen (Tylenol and others) is a pain-reliever, but it does not […]

Myofascial pain syndrome treatment Treating myofascial pain syndrome usually includes physical therapy, medications, or injections of the trigger points. However, there is no conclusive evidence to support the benefit of using one particular form of treatment. Therefore, the patient may need more than one treatment for myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial pain syndrome medications Medications used […]

First aid If you think you have an ACL injury, you need to see your physician or health care provider. Do not participate in sports or other activities until you have received medical treatment. First aid treatment for an ACL injury can include:  Elevate your leg above the level of your heart. Apply an ice […]

Bone pain diagnosis Bone pain can be difficult to distinguish from other types of back pain, such as that due to arthritis or degenerative disc disease. Often, the pain caused by bone metastasis is present most of the time, rather than occurring only at intervals. Cancer that has initially developed in another part of the […]

Non-surgical treatment of biceps tendinitis Treatment for biceps tendinitis aims at decreasing irritation and inflammation, which will also reduce pain and restore mobility in the arm and shoulder. Initial treatments usually include: Rest: Resting the shoulder and arm will give the irritation and inflammation a chance to resolve and prevent further damage. The person should avoid […]

Metatarsalgia diagnosis The symptoms of metatarsalgia can be very similar to symptoms caused by other foot disorders. To help determine if a metatarsalgia diagnosis or other condition is causing foot pain, doctors first examine a patient’s foot and obtain a medical history. Sometimes X-rays are obtained to help rule out other problems, like stress fractures […]

AC Joint Separation Medications and Other Remedies AC joint separation injuries can be extremely painful. Therefore, the first goal of treatment is to reduce pain. The best way to do this is by placing the affected arm in a sling to immobilize it, applying ice to the area every few hours for about 20 minutes. […]

Treatment of golfer’s elbow Conservative treatment of golfer’s elbow ACTIVITY MODIFICATION: The first step in treating a golfer’s elbow is to avoid or at least reduce any activity that causes pain. This may mean playing less tennis or golf. However, the hand and arm should still be used within the limits of pain in most cases. […]

Treatment of Lyme disease Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease, and in most cases, the sooner antibiotic therapy is started, the sooner patients recover and the greater their chances for a complete recovery. Antibiotics for Lyme disease treatment Oral antibiotics. When Lyme disease is diagnosed in its early stages, antibiotics are given by mouth. Doxycycline […]