Muscle Pain Center - Joplin, MO
Joplin Rheumatologist Doctors for Muscle PainType of Physician: Rheumatologist What is a Rheumatologist? A subspecialty certification by the Board of Internal Medicine. Practitioners treat diseases of the joints, muscles, bones, and tendons. Rheumatologists diagnose and treat arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries, etc. They may work closely with other specialists such as orthopaedic surgeons and physical therapists. Specialty: Rheumatology Common Name: Rheumatologist Doctors in Joplin * Midwst Allrgy Asthm Arthrts Ost  Midwst Allrgy Asthm Arthrts Ost  Medical One Clinic  Medical One Clinic  Specialty Clinic  Citizen Memrl Hosp Rheumt Clin  Citizen Memrl Hosp Rheumt Clin  Ferrell Duncan Rheumatology  Ferrell Duncan Bone & Joint Rhu  Mercy Clinic Rheumatology  Mercy Clinic Rheumatology  Ferrell Duncan Bone & Joint Rhu  Mercy Clinic Rheumatology Joplin, MissouriUpcoming Local Events2013-05-18
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Muscle Pain (Myofascial Pain Syndrome)IntroductionMyofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a fancy way to describe muscle pain. It refers to pain and inflammation in the body's soft tissues. Myofascial pain is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective ... Other Related Muscle Pain ArticlesEmergency Contact for Joplin
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