Los Angeles
We’ve been talking a lot about the issues that can come with increased computer use. Carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain, and back pain are all becoming more common complaints. That’s because so many of us are working from home due to the coronavirus health crisis. Since we are going out less, we’re also relying on…
So many people working from home or staying in more, because of the ongoing issues with coronavirus. Tons of places are closed where we might go for summer fun, including amusement arts, bars and restaurants, and summer camps. Lots of events have moved online. All of this adds up to carpal tunnel syndrome being a…
After a relatively cool June, the summer heat has hit July with a vengeance. Summer workouts and being outdoors are great ways to stay fit and active. However, you have to be mindful about staying hydrated and avoiding heat-related injuries. In addition, good hydration will help keep your muscles from becoming strained or injured. Having…
As lockdown rules are easing around California, more and more people are looking to outdoor exercise. Being outdoors is a great way to give your mental health a boost, as well as to get your heart and lungs working. After staying at home for weeks on end, many people are craving a change of scene.…
One of the toughest aspects of working from home is keeping to a regular schedule. As the weeks go on, we might have fallen out of our usual work habits. However, since many of us are at home for the foreseeable future, it’s important to come up with routines and stick to them. Get up…
Working from home has become a new reality for many. It is not good for the body to sit for long periods of time. Whether at home or at the office, it is important to have a good stretching routine. Prevent pain later by stretching occasionally throughout the work day. Set an alarm every hour…
Most of us need to find ways to reduce stress. Finding ways to reduce stress naturally is one of the easiest and quickest ways to see results. Stress can come from being a student, work, undergoing NCS testing for chronic pain, a medical condition, or family drama. Whatever the cause, spending time outside can help.…
Researchers have made some important steps forward in discovering why it is that nerves damaged in spinal cord injuries don’t grow back. In 2018, researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO published a study that detailed the ways that cells are able to regenerate themselves. Neurons in the peripheral nervous system…
Muscular weakness that gets progressively worse is the main sign that can lead to a muscular dystrophy diagnosis. There are several different types of muscular dystrophy. Some will appear in childhood, while other types only appear in the late teen or early twenties. In rare cases, symptoms occur even further in to adulthood. While there…
At Precision Medical Group, we specialize in helping patients find treatment for nerve injuries. We do this by using state of the art NCS/EMG testing. Our patients will need different kinds of treatment, depending on the age and severity of the damage in their nerves. Some people can do physical therapy, while others will need…