2018

Three Medical Conditions That Cause Severe Back Pain

According to statistics, about 80% of Americans have experienced low back pain at one time in their life. Back pain can be debilitating, and for some the pain is so bad they are unable to work. Besides being the most common reason for missing work, back pain is also a common cause of workplace disability. If you suffer with back pain, you shouldn't just hope it will go away on its own. Read More 

Psychiatric Care Can Help Your Depressed Teen

When your teenager first expresses to you that they are stressed and anxious, your first thought may be to brush their feelings away as part of hormonal teenage growth. However, depression in teens is serious and the pressure to fit in socially — both online and in their physical life — get good grades, and to select a college or career as they near adulthood adds up. You should always listen to your teenager and give them the attention they deserve, because depression untreated will only get worse. Read More 

What To Ask A Doctor During A Get-To-Know-You Consultation

If you have to find a new doctor, it's best to set up short consultations with the ones you're considering before you actually need to see a doctor. There is nothing worse than having to deal with a personality clash while you are in distress. Find your new doctor now, though, and you'll have a lot more confidence when you have to go in for actual treatment. The ability to suss out whether a doctor is a good match or not is fairly simple to develop. Read More 

3 Things To Consider Before Getting Cosmetic Plastic Surgery

If you have a part of your body that you want to change, one way to go about changing that part or feature on your body is through plastic surgery. Before you go through with plastic surgery, you need to make sure that you have carefully considered the ramifications of making permanent adjustments to your body. Know What You Want You need to have a clear idea of what you want. Read More 

Did Football Give Your Child Hammer Toe? Surgery May Be Required

Being a football player is a tough job, especially if you are a youth player. In many situations, a youth football player may suffer from an injury known as hammer toe. If your child experiences this painful situation, treatment is necessary ASAP. Hammer Toe Can Be Caused By Traumatic Injuries Football is a high-impact sport that can cause a wide range of injuries: one of these is hammer toe. This injury is most likely to occur if your child's foot is stepped on hard during a game. Read More