Sharp Pain in Right Side After Gallbladder Surgery. The gallbladder is a small, hollow, pear-shaped organ located below the liver, on the upper right side of the abdomen. This organ is responsible for temporarily holding the bile produced by the liver until it is time to release it into the small intestine. The bile, made up of bile salts, bilirubin, and cholesterol, helps the digestive system to break down fat. While performing its duties, the gallbladder may be affected by diseases or devel ..read more

Pain and Stiffness After Knee Replacement Surgery. Knee pain can make walking, climbing stairs, or physical activities strenuous. With reduced mobility, you may experience muscle loss and function. Fortunately, you can undergo knee replacement surgery to alleviate this pain. But why do you still feel pain after your surgery? How can you manage the pain? How long does pain and stiffness last after knee replacement? This article explores pain and stiffness after knee replacement surgery. We a ..read more

What Is Normal Pain After Hip Replacement Surgery?. Hip pain can interfere with your daily life. You might need hip replacement surgery if you have difficulty walking, standing, or driving. This problem is common around the world. Annually, surgeons perform over 300,000 hip replacement operations in the US alone. Hip replacement surgery aims to replace damaged components of your hips with suitable ones. These replacements may include ceramic, metal, or plastic materials. Undergoing this proc ..read more

How Long Do You Have Pain After Knee Replacement Surgery?. If you have arthritis or a knee deformity, knee pain may be part of your daily life. You may have trouble climbing the stairs or even walking. Your doctor will recommend knee replacement surgery to relieve pain and restore your knee’s function. You should be able to carry out your daily activities after this procedure. As the name implies, knee replacement surgery involves replacing the knee with artificial components. The seve ..read more

Knee Stiffness After ACL Surgery. Although ACL surgery is done to replace a torn knee ligament and alleviate pain, you may experience stiffness after your surgery. This stiffness is often due to scar tissue formation; without physical therapy, it can lead to reduced mobility and function. This blog discusses the causes of knee stiffness after ACL surgery and how Barkman & Smith's physical therapy can help. What Are The Causes Of Knee Stiffness After ACL Surgery?. After an ACL surgery, y ..read more

Pain Medication After Surgery. Bullet Point Summary - . Different types of pain medications are used, including opioids, NSAIDs, anesthetics, psychoactive drugs, and non-opioid pain relievers. Opioids are strong painkillers but carry risks of addiction and overdose, so they are typically prescribed for short-term use. Non-drug techniques like guided imagery, heat or cold therapy, and TENS can provide additional pain relief when used alongside medications. Physical therapy is benefi ..read more

Nerve Pain after Surgery. Although surgery is invasive, it is an essential medical intervention for removing damaged tissue, repairing organs, redirecting blood vessels, or implanting devices. However, this procedure results in several types of discomfort during recovery. Nerve pain is a common post-surgery challenge. The intensity of nerve pain can range from mild to intense. Consequently, several treatment options address the cause and severity of the pain. This article discusses why nerve ..read more

Pain in Incision Months After Surgery. Surgeons make incisions during surgery to access the specific organ, tissue, or structure that needs correction. However, most people don’t feel any pain at all during the process, and that’s because they’re under anesthesia. When the effects of anesthesia wear off after the surgery, it is normal to experience some degree of pain or discomfort at the incision site after surgery, but that usually resolves. While recovering from surgery ..read more

Pain Level After Rotator Cuff Surgery. The rotator cuffs are a group of four tendons surrounding the shoulder joint. These tendons attach the upper arm’s muscles to the upper arm bone (humerus). They also work together to stabilize and enable the full range of motion of the shoulder joint. Due to their constant movement in our everyday lives, they are susceptible to injury due to overuse, trauma, or wear and tear from natural aging.  Options for treatment after a rotator cuff inju ..read more