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How do you know if you strained a muscle?You will know if you strained a muscle because it will hurt significantly when you use it. You may also have swelling, bruising, or redness of that area, and may have difficulty moving it through its full range of motion. A strained muscle normally hurts right after you strain it. A torn muscle can feel like a strained muscle, but much worse, with more swelling, bruising, and an inability to use the muscle without very significant pain. I frequently see...

Why does my coccyx hurt?Your coccyx (also known as the tailbone) hurts because something is causing pain and inflammation in that area. This can be due to trauma such as a fall, vaginal childbirth, or prolonged sitting on a hard surface. Sometimes the pain can be caused by a broken coccyx, or rarely a tumor. Coccygeal pain is something that I see as an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs. Is a broken coccyx serious? A broken coccyx isn’t as serious as breaking many other bones in your body....

Will golfer's elbow heal on its own?Golfer’s elbow will usually heal on its own, but only if you adequately rest your elbow, and take the appropriate measures. If you don’t rest your elbow, then your golfer's elbow is likely to persist for quite some time. As an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, golfer’s elbow is something I treat frequently, most of the time it gets better without surgery. What happens if golfer’s elbow goes untreated If golfer’s elbow goes untreated, it will just...

What will happen if carpal tunnel syndrome is not treated?If carpal tunnel syndrome is not treated, it will usually get worse to where you have constant numbness or tingling, and eventually there will be irreversible nerve damage that will disrupt your hand function. Fortunately, this is very rare, as you have to neglect your carpal tunnel syndrome for a very long time before irreversible damage starts. As an orthopedic surgeon in Colorado Springs, I rarely see those who have let their carpal...