Pain Management: Musculoskeletal Pain Center - Iowa City, IA
Iowa City Rheumatologist Doctors for Pain Management: Musculoskeletal 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 Iowa City * University Iowa Hosp/Clnc Rhmtl  University Iowa Hosp/Clnc Rhmtl  University Iowa Hosp/Clnc Rhmtl  University Iowa Hosp/Clin Rheum  Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC  Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC  Physicians Clinic of Iowa PC  JCH Professional Clinic  Buchanan Cty Outpatnt Hlth Ctr  Chest & Vascular Surgery PC  Rheumatology Associates  Rheumatology Associates  Medical Associates Clinic PC  Cedar Vlly Med Specs Neph/Rheum  Davis County Hosp Outpt Clin  Medical Associates Clinton IA  Mcfarland Clinic PC Iowa City, IowaUpcoming Local Events2013-05-18
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Pain Management: Musculoskeletal PainWhat Causes Musculoskeletal Pain?The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities. Trauma to an area (jerking movements, auto accidents, falls, fractures, sprains, d... Other Related Pain Management: Musculoskeletal Pain ArticlesEmergency Contact for Iowa City
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