Pain Management

Header graphic for article: How to Start Working Out Again After a Knee Injury, featuring expert contributors Dr. Peter Pain, Dr. Matt Wentzel, and Dr. Yanik Poliquin

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June 3, 2025 By Chandni Handa

How to Start Working Out Again After a Knee Injury: Ask the Experts

Summary: How to Start Working Out Again After a Knee Injury Returning to exercise after a knee injury requires patience, proper technique, and progressive loading. Experts recommend starting with low-impact...

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When to worry about leg pain answered by Dr. Matt Wentzel, Dr. Celia Pires and Dr Kevin Kraemer

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May 28, 2025 By Chandni Handa

When to Worry About Leg Pain: Ask The Experts

Summary Leg pain is common and often due to injuries or overuse. Most mild cases (like muscle strain or bruising) can simply be treated at home. However, seek medical help...

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Fast Muscle Strain Recovery Written in Collaboration with Dr. Kevin Kraemer, Dr. Janis Guthy, and Dr. Kara Laverdure

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May 21, 2025 By Chandni Handa

How to Speed Up Muscle Strain Recovery: Ask The Experts

Summary A muscle strain (pulled muscle) is a tear in muscle fibers caused by overuse, poor flexibility or lack of adequate warm-up. Symptoms include pain, swelling, redness, and limited movement....

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May 16, 2025 By Chandni Handa

How to Heal a Calf Strain Quickly: Ask The Experts

Summary A calf strain is a common injury from overusing calf muscles during activities like running or jumping. To heal quickly: Start with RICE (Rest, Ice, Compression, Elevation) in the first 48–72...

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Back/Hip Pain
Chronic pain

April 8, 2025 By Chandni Handa

The 3 Best At-Home Stretches for Hip Flexor Pain Relief

We’ve all felt tight hip flexors after a long run or prolonged sitting like in an office or on a plane. Tight hip flexors can lead to discomfort and restricted...

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Hip flexor strengthening and hip mobility exercises

Back/Hip Pain
Chronic pain

April 8, 2025 By Chandni Handa

3 At-Home Exercises to Strengthen Hip Flexors and Prevent Pain

Hip flexors help us walk, stand up, run, and bend over. However pain in the hip flexors is common, and it’s important to take care of them properly. In this...

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Back/Hip Pain
Chronic pain

April 8, 2025 By Chandni Handa

Hip Flexor Pain 101: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Hip flexor pain is a common experience for many people, and it can impact your mobility and cause discomfort. Hip flexor pain can happen to us all, regardless of whether...

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Arm/Leg pain
Chronic pain

March 6, 2025 By Chandni Handa

Back of Knee Pain Explained: Causes, Symptoms, and How to Prevent It

Back of knee pain can be difficult to manage without the correct techniques. Learn the causes, symptoms and pain relief techniques to help relieve pain in the back of the...

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Back/Hip Pain
Chronic pain

March 4, 2025 By Chandni Handa

Middle of Back Pain: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

Are you feeling sudden sharp pain in middle of back or struggling with chronic pain in the middle of your back? Learn middle of back pain causes, symptoms and pain...

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Chronic pain
Upper Body Pain

February 21, 2025 By Chandni Handa

How to Cure Neck Pain Fast at Home - 8 Ways to Get Rid of Neck Pain

Do you ever feel like your neck just needs to be stretched out, or you have an area of stiffness you just need to massage out? Neck pain can occur...

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