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Easing Arthritis Pain: Natural Remedies & Medical Treatments

Center for Family Medicine

In many cases, the diagnosis is arthritic pain. Smoking can increase arthritic pain and reduce the effectiveness of treatment. Medication and physical therapy If lifestyle changes cannot reduce pain significantly, pain management is a useful tool. Physical therapy (PT) is a non-surgical, natural remedy for arthritis.

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Orthopedic Pain Management: When to Skip the Specialist

Priority Physicians

In our direct primary care setting, we take the time to deep-dive and explain options to our patients so they’re comfortable with a diagnosis and treatment plan that might not require an X-ray. An MRI augments and adds confidence to our clinical diagnosis. Imaging isn’t always required to get them there. Reach out today.

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Getting Answers: A Patient's Guide to Discussing Unexplained Symptoms with Your Doctor

Vida Family Medicine

Come prepared to your doctors’ appointment: Make sure you are scheduled for a problem visit, not a physical or check-up, so that you are scheduled appropriately in the correct time slot and there will not be confusion about billing. Here are my tips to make the most of the system we have, and how to avoid the snake-oil!