What are Muscle Tear Symptoms? Recovery time for torn muscles varies depending on the muscle involved and the severity of the strain. Some patients recover from mild muscle strains in a matter of days to weeks while more severe tears may take months to heal fully. Muscle strains, which include so-called “muscle tears” or “pulled…
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Back Pain If you’re suffering from back pain, you can take solace in the fact that you’re not alone. Back pain is one of the most common reasons why people miss work or see a doctor. There are a number of at-home methods for treating common back pain, particularly the type of discomfort that strikes…
DetailsPins and Needles The sensation of pins and needles, or of your limbs “falling asleep,” after an extended period of standing or sitting is generally not dangerous. But unusual or recurring instances of numbness and tingling in the fingers, hands, feet or legs can be signs of a health complication and should be discussed with…
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Medications The risk of unintentional overdose and drug interactions increases significantly if you are adding anxiety drugs such as valium, xanax, ativan, lorazepam, or klonipin to any narcotic pain relievers. Patients would be wise if being treated for both to have a gradual switch to less addictive or habit forming drugs like the anti-anxiety and…
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