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What can I do for soreness in my legs?

I did a half marathon a couple days ago and my legs are now sore. It hurts to get up and walk. What should I do? Should I rely on cold or hot treatment, or both?
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What should I do for knee pain?

I am experiencing a sharp pain whenever I bend my knees. I'm not sure why this is happening, but it started ever since I began running in the mornings before work. Do you think...
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Is there any way to get relief from pain in my mid-back?

I have a sharp pain in the middle of my back. Sometimes it goes away with pain relievers, but it usually comes back. Are there any exercises to get rid of this pain?
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I have a pain in my hamstrings after playing baseball. Can you suggest some stretches that could help me out?

I played baseball today and now I have a sore, dull pain in my hamstrings. Could you suggest some stretches that could help me out? Should I stretch before playing next time?...
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Should I start physical therapy after 2 weeks of having my cast removed?

I fractured my hand after falling, and I had a cast for 6 weeks. Its been 2 weeks since the cast was removed. Should I start physical therapy?
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I am having a lot of pain all over my body post pregnancy. Should I go for some physical therapy?

After giving birth, I have been experiencing a lot of widespread pain throughout my body. Can physical therapy help the pain?
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My son's left leg is weaker than the right. Do you think I can start him on some physical therapy?

My son is 5 years old and I have noticed that his left leg is weaker than his right. Do you think physical therapy may help him? What exercises should we do to help him build...
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I get a cracking sound in my kneecap while running. Is this normal?

I am running to lose weight as I am overweight by almost 50 lb. I get a strange cracking sound in my knee cap while running. Is this normal?
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Can physical therapy help with pregnancy backaches?

I am in the 5th month of my pregnancy and I am already having a lot of back pain and discomfort. I am worried as the months pass, the pain will worsen. Can physical therapy help...
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How long does Guillain-Barré syndrome take to get treated with physical therapy?

My son suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome. He has now been discharged from the hospital and the doctor says only physical therapy can help him recover quickly. How long will...
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I have recently put on a lot of weight and feel stiff around my hands and thighs. What can I do?

I have recently put on a lot of weight as a side effect of my depression medication. I want to work out but feel very stiff all over my body. What can I do? What kinds of workouts...
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Can lying down on your stomach and watching TV affect my neck?

I have a weird habit of lying down and watching TV. I have also felt a little pain when I do so. Is my posture affecting my neck?
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I am gaining weight around the back of my neck. What could be the problem?

I am suddenly gaining a lot of weight on the back of my neck and it's also hurting. What could be the problem? Can you suggest some stretches to tone this area?
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I have slight weakness in my muscles along with pain in the forearms. What could this be?

I am 42 years old and since last month I am experiencing muscle weakness along with slight pain on my left hand side. What could be the reason for this pain?
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Why do we feel giddy in certain asanas?

I have been practicing yoga for the past 12 years. However, lately I've been feeling giddy when practicing certain asanas. What could be wrong?
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Can lifting weights cause wear and tear?

I have been told that weight lifting can result in wear and tear of the body. I go to the gym quite frequently, so I'm wondering if this should be a concern. What should I do?...
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Can you suggest some stretches for treating my sciatica pain?

I am having a lot of pain around my back, which I believe is because of my sciatica. Are there any stretches or exercises that I can use to treat this pain?
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Can yoga make the bones weaker?

A recent article made me extremely worried. It said that twisting and turning of the body in yoga causes the bones to become weaker, and I go to a yoga class at least twice a...
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I am having a back pain in my mid spine region. Can I go for physical therapy?

I have a vague back pain that goes on and off, mainly around the middle of my spine. Do you think physical therapy can help me get rid of this pain?
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I have a pain my back after my knee jerked forward during an accident. Please suggest a remedy.

When I got into an accident, my knee jerked forward and hit the dashboard of my car. Now, my lower back is in pain, which goes in and out. What do you suggest I do?
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