Introduction: Shoulder pain and disability ipsilateral to the implant site is a common complication of cardiac rhythm device implantation, yet very little has been published about this morbidity.

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But some mattresses are better suited than others to helping with lower back pain. With the help of Dr Ben Carvosso, owner of MP Nutrition, a chiropractor, and host of RPPFMs Health Matters ...

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Depending on the contours of your body, this measurement may be easier to take or more accurate if measured across your back rather than your front. Shoulder breadth on its own may not say as much ...

You can't know for sure if your stomach pain is due to something serious or not without an evaluation, but some signs indicate you need urgent medical attention. For example, if your abdomen is ...

People gather on Sept. 21, 2024 at the scene of an Israeli strike that targeted Beirut's southern suburbs a day earlier. Israeli officials said another Israeli airstrike on Sept. 23 targeted Hezbollah ...

Where should your arms go if you’re a side sleeper? Your arms should go in a comfortable position in front of you to avoid shoulder pain and body aches. What helps with shoulder pain from side ...

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Ketamine therapy is a newer approach to managing chronic pain. While early results are promising, there’s a lot to consider before giving it a try. Ketamine therapy is a possible treatment for ...

Back pain often happens because something is off in the way your spinal joints, muscles, discs, and nerves fit together and move. Nighttime back pain is a special type of lower back pain that ...

A look at Charlotte and western North Carolina as Hurricane Helene moves through the region. Real-time updates and all local stories you want right in the palm of your hand. Part of the McClatchy ...