Tag Archives: Physician

When to Call an Orthopedic Specialist

When you are in pain, it can be difficult to think clearly. You may not be sure where to go to get help and relief. Also, with the growing number of medical, health and wellness specializations advertised today, you may simply not be sure what the problem is or who to call for diagnosis and treatment. Orthopedic complaints represent an area of particular confusion for Read More →

How Direct Primary Care Can Help Young Families

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For parents of young families, it can seem like their children are running into furniture or coming down with a fever almost every day. And unfortunately, this means that many moms and dads must choose between calling the doctor or applying their own ice pack or band aid hoping for the best because frequent doctor’s visits are an added expense. But what if there was Read More →

Using a TENS Unit during Pregnancy

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A TENS unit offers pain relief without the use of drugs that can be quite beneficial for women during labor or at any time they experience pain during pregnancy. TENS stands for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. A TENS unit is made up of a hand held controller connected to two sets of fine leads which run to four sticky pads which are placed around the Read More →