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Endoscopic plantar fasciotomy (EPF) is one of the surgeries used to treat chronic strain of the plantar fascia. It is done as an outpatient procedure. It takes about an hour to do and may be done at a hospital, a same-day surgical facility, or in your doctor's office. Read this to learn more.

Spinal cord stimulation uses a medical device to send signals to the nerve pathways inside your spinal cord. These signals help block chronic pain. Here's what to expect from this procedure.

Learn details about this procedure, which is done to help ease back or neck pain caused by problems with certain nerves near your spine.

Doing special exercises is the first way to treat frozen shoulder. You may see a physical therapist who can help you learn to do them. If these exercises don’t help, you may need further medical treatment.

To treat a frozen shoulder, stretches are tried first. If stretches alone don’t help, your doctor may suggest adding other treatments. Keep in mind that no treatment replaces shoulder stretches. After any of these treatments, you’ll need to start your exercises again as your doctor advises.

Shoulder impingement syndrome is a problem with the shoulder joint. It occurs when certain parts in the joint swell and are pinched. This can cause nagging pain and problems with moving the arm.

Learn about the ways a shoulder impingement can be treated.

If a school screening or your doctor finds signs of scoliosis, you’ll visit a special bone doctor (orthopaedist) for an evaluation. This visit helps determine what treatment may be best for you now.

Surgery can help free up space in your shoulder joint. This relieves symptoms of impingement. Prepare for surgery as instructed. If you don’t, your surgery may have to be rescheduled. Your doctor will give you instructions for home recovery. If you have any questions, be sure to get them answered.