BASS Health & Medicine Blog

Learn how joint pain injections reduce inflammation and stiffness in your knees, hips, shoulders, or lower back—and when doctors recommend them.

Learn when tetanus boosters are needed, what symptoms to watch for, and how to protect yourself from this preventable infection.

Learn why IUDs are one of the safest, most effective, and low-maintenance birth control methods — with both hormonal and hormone-free options available.

Learn the key differences between sprains and strains, how to identify each, and when to seek medical care.

Learn how mono spreads, how long it’s contagious, and how to recover safely from the “kissing disease.”

Discover why increasing body heat may not aid recovery and understand the role of saunas in boosting the immune system when you're healthy.

Learn what a pinched nerve feels like, common causes, treatment options, and when symptoms should be evaluated by a healthcare provider.

Discover the distinctions and treatment options for several knee injuries

Yeast infections are common during pregnancy—especially in the second trimester—when hormonal changes make it easier for yeast to grow in the vaginal area

Is a fracture the same as a broken bone? Learn the real difference, how to tell sprains apart from fractures, and when to seek medical care.

Optimizing Injury Recovery: The Effective Use of Ice and Heat Therapies