pain Archives - St. Peter's Health Partners News

LiveSmart: September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month – Early Detection and Screening is Key

September 28, 2023 Robert Webster Jr.

Excluding skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men in New York. Early detection is crucial to better long-term outcomes.

[…]

LiveSmart: Physical Therapy Offers Pathway to Managing Pain and Rejuvenating Self

September 26, 2019 Robert Webster Jr.

Physical therapy for chronic pain offers a variety of treatment options that can be a critical component in the effort to manage your pain.

[…]

LiveSmart: Oh, My Aching Thumb!

July 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

A very common source of pain, especially in woman over the age of 40, is the base of the thumb. Learn why and how to treat it.

[…]

LiveSmart: Ow! What a Pain in the Neck!

July 12, 2018 Robert Webster Jr.

Doctors and therapists are seeing an epidemic of patients complaining of neck pain. The reasons are many – learn how good posture can make the difference.

[…]

LiveSmart: November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month – Know Your Pancreas!

November 16, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

This November, in honor of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN) encourages you to “Know Your Pancreas.”

[…]

LiveSmart: Noting Early Signs is Crucial with Multiple Sclerosis

May 3, 2017 Robert Webster Jr.

When people hear the words “multiple sclerosis” (MS), they generally envision a severe disease with serious, debilitating symptoms. However, the effects of MS can vary widely, depending on the individual.

[…]

LiveSmart: Take Care When Tackling Spring Gardening, Yard Work

April 21, 2016 Robert Webster Jr.

Spring gardening and yard work can quickly leave our hands, wrists and forearms feeling weak, numb or just plain painful. Repetitive activities such as digging in the soil; trimming bushes, trees, and hedges; and pulling weeds can lead to or aggravate some common hand ailments.

[…]