The inflammation process is the first stage of healing and by keeping the muscle short, the nervous system is trying to protect it from further harm, these reactions however, can continue well past the point of being productive—in fact they can continue indefinitely. Even a small muscular inju...
Figure 2:Examples of MRI images from the same patient. From left to right, T1, T2, FLAIR, and T1 post-contrast images of the brain in a patient with a right frontal lobe brain tumor. Note that tissue types (fat, water, blood vessels) can appear differently depending on the pulse seque...
It’s important to identify the type, length, and location of your pain to determine if your pain may be due to injury. Most importantly, if you find yourself coping with debilitating or aching pain that lingers, it may be time to see a doctor or physical therapist. If you haven’t re...