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Oklahoma wins case against drugmaker in historic opioid trial

Oklahoma wins case against drugmaker in historic opioid trial

Oklahoma wins case against drugmaker in historic opioid trial In a landmark decision, an Oklahoma judge on Monday ruled in favor of the state, ordering pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson to pay for playing a role in the state's opioid crisis.

Opinion | CBD oil promises miracle cures. Here's what the science says.

CBD oil products promise miracle cures. But does science support the hype?

Opinion | CBD oil promises miracle cures. Here's what the science says. The buzz around cannabis products is understandable. But we simply don't know enough yet about possible benefits — or risks.

Could This Treatment End Chronic Pain?

The best new, non-opioid therapy for pain may actually be a very old one.

Could This Treatment End Chronic Pain? The best new prescription for nonstop pain may actually be a very old one.

All the Reasons You May Feel Numbness or Tingling in Your Hands and Fingers

Schedule an appointment with us today. Let us help you get back in the swing of things!

All the Reasons You May Feel Numbness or Tingling in Your Hands and Fingers It's annoying...but it could signal a larger health issue.

7 Back Pain Conditions That Women Should Watch Out For 7 Back Pain Conditions That Women Should Watch Out For

7 Back Pain Conditions That Women Should Watch Out For

7 Back Pain Conditions That Women Should Watch Out For 7 Back Pain Conditions That Women Should Watch Out For Women are more likely to suffer back pain as compared to men. Dealing with back pain, women are over-represented in this regard. Often conditions become Women are more likely to suffer back pain as compared to men. Dealing with back pain, women are over-represented in this regard. Often conditions b...

Plantar fasciitis - Symptoms and causes

Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain. Let us help you get that "spring in your step" back! Schedule an appointment today.

Plantar fasciitis - Symptoms and causes

Is Your SI Joint Giving You Back Pain?

Sacroiliac joint pain ("SI Joint" pain) is more common source of low back and butt pain than you may think!
Give us a call and schedule an evaluation and discussion on treatment options!

Is Your SI Joint Giving You Back Pain? WebMD explains the symptoms, causes, and treatment of SI joint pain.

8 exercises for easing tennis elbow plus prevention tips

Time for Tennis!

8 exercises for easing tennis elbow plus prevention tips Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury in the forearm. A person can usually treat it at home with rest and over-the-counter medication. Exercises that strengthen forearm muscles can also help ease the pain and prevent tennis elbow from reoccurring. Here, we describe eight exercises for tennis el...

8 exercises for easing tennis elbow plus prevention tips

Time for Tennis!

8 exercises for easing tennis elbow plus prevention tips Tennis elbow is a repetitive strain injury in the forearm. A person can usually treat it at home with rest and over-the-counter medication. Exercises that strengthen forearm muscles can also help ease the pain and prevent tennis elbow from reoccurring. Here, we describe eight exercises for tennis el...

Beyond opioids: Safe, effective treatments for 4 common kinds of pain

Sometimes the simplest options work the best!

Beyond opioids: Safe, effective treatments for 4 common kinds of pain For lower back pain, post-surgical pain, headaches and joint pain, other remedies work and aren’t as risky.

Me and My Numb Thumb: A Tale of Tech, Texts and Tendons

De Quervain’s Tendinitis.

Come see us if it doesn't get better on its own.

We can help you get back to the important things in life... like TEXTING! :)

Me and My Numb Thumb: A Tale of Tech, Texts and Tendons Continually texting and emailing from her smartphone strained the tendons in this tech reporter’s phone thumb, which turns out to be an increasingly common condition.

Sciatica and pregnancy: Stretches, massage, and pain relief

Being pregnant with back and/or sciatic pain is never fun. The good news is that it often resolves on its own.
In the interim try a few of these home treatments:

Sciatica and pregnancy: Stretches, massage, and pain relief During pregnancy, the uterus can put extra pressure on the sciatic nerve, causing sciatica pain in the low back and legs. In this article, we look at how to relieve sciatica using stretches, exercise, massage, and other methods.

Is your shoulder pain a rotator cuff tear? Maybe.

Shoulder pain can be very debilitating, especially if its on your dominate side. We have treatments that can help!

Is your shoulder pain a rotator cuff tear? Maybe. How you can differentiate what is a rotator cuff tear and what is shoulder pain caused by other diagnoses?

What Are the Symptoms and Treatments for Hip Arthritis?

Don't let hip pain keep you down! Lets get you moving again in time for Spring! Schedule a visit today.

What Are the Symptoms and Treatments for Hip Arthritis? The causes, risk factors, treatments and exercises that you should be aware of.

The hand and wrist troubles tied to texting

"Too much of a good thing can usually have some downsides, and texting on your favorite smartphone is no exception"

The hand and wrist troubles tied to texting Though the jury is still out on whether constant texting is linked to carpal tunnel syndrome or other problems, some doctors advise to give your hands a break.

When It Feels Like a Migraine — But Isn’t

Occipital Neuralgia - small nerves at the base of your skull which travel around the ear or up the back of your head that can cause pain that mimics migraines.
We are here to get you better. Give us a call today!

When It Feels Like a Migraine — But Isn’t Occipital neuralgia requires different treatment

Ouch! Shoulder pain and how to treat it - Harvard Health

We can help get your shoulders back in shape for spring! Schedule an appointment with us today!

Ouch! Shoulder pain and how to treat it - Harvard Health With age, the shoulders may be more susceptible to pain and injury. If the pain follows an injury or is severe, getting an immediate diagnosis from a doctor is wise. For general or mild pain, at-home strategies may be enough to ease discomfort.

One-Third of U.S. Kids Have Back Pain, Study Says

"Another contributor to kids' back pain is the backpacks they use to tote their stuff, researchers said. Those who used one strap to carry their packs reported significantly more back pain than did those who used both straps.

Those who used rolling backpacks reported back pain the most often. Fabricant said it wasn't clear whether pain prompted their use of the rolling packs or whether the rolling packs contributed to their pain."

One-Third of U.S. Kids Have Back Pain, Study Says The incidence rose along with kids' age and weight and was higher among those who play competitive sports.

Arthritis in the Knees

Knee pain? Give us a call today!

Arthritis in the Knees Osteoarthritis often shows up in middle age. Here's how you can cope with the stiffness and pain.

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building attached to Inova Loudoun Hospital (Physician Offices I)

United Spine and Joint Center updated their address.

United Spine and Joint Center updated their address.

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Who is going to the Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival this weekend?

Guess who's coming to the Leesburg Flower and Garden Festival this weekend? That's right. Doc McStuffins! Come by our booth to get a picture!

Study: Opioids No More Effective Than Other Pain Medications

Another great research paper published in JAMA about the limited efficacy of narcotics in treating chronic pain.

Study: Opioids No More Effective Than Other Pain Medications The study also found patients taking opioids experienced more adverse side effects.

Pain relievers worked as well as opioids in ER patients

Pain relievers worked as well as opioids in ER patients Emergency rooms are where many patients are first introduced to powerful opioid painkillers, but what if doctors offered over-the-counter pills instead? A new study tested that approach on patients with broken bones and sprains and found pain relievers sold as Tylenol and Motrin worked as well as op...

Happy Halloween from United Spine Center!

Another successful conference! Thank you to everyone who came out to watch Dr. Mader's lecture at this year's annual Inova Spine Institute conference. We enjoyed meeting everyone.

Longer Initial Opioid Prescription Ups Risk of Chronic Use

Longer Initial Opioid Prescription Ups Risk of Chronic Use Especially high risk when patients prescribed at least a month of opioids

Yoga Works as Well as Physical Therapy for Back Pain

Yoga Works as Well as Physical Therapy for Back Pain Both were equally good at restoring function and reducing the need for pain meds

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