August 5, 2025

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Inflammation and Injury: How Your Body Responds to Damage and What You Can Do About It

You twist your ankle, overdo it at the gym, or wake up with that familiar ache in your lower back. What follows—swelling, stiffness, maybe even heat around the area—might feel frustrating, but it’s actually your body doing its job. That’s inflammation. Inflammation is part of your body’s natural defense system. It kicks in to protect and

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