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Urgent Care Blog

New Therapy Tends to the Pain of the Strain of Tendonitis

If you’ve ever strained yourself after heavy lifting, intensive sports, or a sudden accident, you may have injured your tendon and experienced tendonitis. Most tendon injuries occur near the joints, especially the wrist, knee, shoulder, and elbow. This leads to inflammation of the tendon, which is a condition called tendonitis. These injuries are surprisingly common, with 30% to 50% due to sports. Most people… Read More

Symptoms of a strain usually include pain, swelling, muscle spasm, and difficulty moving the affected muscle.

4 Vital Vaccines for Teens, Including a New Meningitis Treatment

Fall finds teens heading back to their high schools and colleges. And you may be surprised to find that there are four important vaccines that all teens should get today. Two may be familiar to you, but two are brand new, with all four providing the health protection that teenagers truly need. Since many pediatricians tend to focus on childhood vaccines, they may not be as vigilant about these teen treatments… Read More

Get a Helping Hand with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Are you grasping for a reason for the tingling, pain, or numbness in your hand or wrist? All signs point to carpal tunnel syndrome. The nerves and tendons in the wrist pass through a very narrow area known as the carpal tunnel. A major nerve called the median nerve winds through this tiny space. When this nerve gets constricted, it results in a painful condition called carpal tunnel syndrome. Luckily, relief is in… Read More

Take the Bite Out of Flea Bites

Are flea bites bugging you? Fleas are tiny parasites that can be irritating in many ways. Their presence can be an annoyance, while their bites can inflame the skin of both people and their pets. It’s vital to know how to handle these bites and prevent future problems. To keep flea bites from plaguing you and your pets, MD Now offers expert advice on how long flea bites last, along with the favored flea bite… Read More

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Happy Labor Day

All MD Now urgent care locations will be open on Labor Day
from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Have a safe holiday!