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What does your shoulder pain mean?

by Joseph Lucas | Jul 16, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Shoulder

Listed below are descriptions of several types of shoulder pain along with information about each type of pain. Of course, the intended purpose of this article is not to diagnose certain pain you may be feeling, rather to educate and inform about the pain you might be...

Thumb Arthritis

by Joseph Lucas | Jul 13, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Hand & Wrist

What It Is Thumb arthritis occurs in the joint at the base of the thumb and is a common type of osteoarthritis caused by natural wear and tear of the joint. Thumb arthritis is common with aging and occurs when cartilage wears away from the ends of the bones that form...

What To Do About Plantar Fasciitis

by Joseph Lucas | Jul 9, 2018 | Ask the Doc, Foot & Ankle

Plantar Fasciits We all lead busy lives and foot pain is no joke and can make a tough day even tougher. If you wake up, step out of bed, and you are greeted with a stabbing pain in your heel that gets milder over the day as you begin to use your foot,...