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Grace Park, ARNP is a nurse in Lacey, WA specializing in family medicine and occupational medicine. Grace Park, ARNP is affiliated with Providence, PENN STATE HEALTH COMMUNITY MEDICAL GROUP LLC and Providence Lacey Occupational Medicine.
Musculoskeletal Problems
The musculoskeletal system refers collectively to the bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and nerves. It is what gives the body structure and movement. Because this system encompasses so much of the body, musculoskeletal problems are extremely varied and can happen almost anywhere. There are musculoskeletal problems that affect only the joints, those that affect the bones, those that affect tendons and ligaments, and those that can happen in any area of the body but cause pain and numbness.
Joint problems include bursitis and arthritis. Bursitis is the inflammation of a fluid-filled sac cushion on the outside of a joint, causing symptoms including pain and swelling. Arthritis is the inflammation and damage of a joint due to wear and tear or disease. There are several treatments for arthritis, but if the damage progresses far enough, joint replacement may be necessary. In joint replacement, a metal or plastic implant is surgically placed within the joint to make movement easier.
Bone problems include scoliosis, fractures, and osteoporosis. Scoliosis is a curvature of the spine, making the normally straight spine look like a 'C' or 'S.' It is treated with braces or surgery. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break easily. It's most common in women, especially older women. Fully half of all women over 65 have osteoporosis. Fractures are any break in the bone. They can be a simple crack or a severe and complicated shatter. Osteoporosis causes fractures in people who have it, but other causes are trauma (such as a fall) or overuse.
Tendon and ligament problems most often result from injury or overuse. Two good examples are ligament tears and tendonitis. The most common ligament tear is the ACL tear in the knee. This ligament supports and stabilizes the knee and is most often torn during sports activities. Tendonitis happens when a tendon, which connects muscles and bones together, becomes irritated and inflamed. This happens most often in older patients who push their bodies too far, leading to pain and swelling. Treatment for both tendon and ligament problems usually includes rest, ice, and supporting the area to let it heal.
Pain and numbness problems can be caused by overuse, disease, an injury, or a compressed nerve. Lower back pain and carpal tunnel syndrome are two of the most common conditions patients encounter. Lower back pain may be caused by sore muscles that have been overworked, or an injury to the disks separating the vertebrae in the spine. Lower back pain usually goes away on its own within a few days, but it may require medical treatment depending on the cause. Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when the nerve at the base of the palm becomes trapped or pinched. Symptoms include tingling, pain, numbness, or weakness in the hand. Treatment involves rest and sometimes steroid injections.
Because the musculoskeletal system involves so much of the body, problems here can be incredibly varied in their type and severity. Some musculoskeletal problems will go away on their own or only require rest, while others may require medication, physical therapy, or even surgery.
She has a state license in Washington.
Licensed In: Washington
Grace Park, ARNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Grace Park, ARNP appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, Cigna PPO, Managed Health Network HMO-PPO, Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO, United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage, Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST, United Healthcare Medicaid, HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO, United Behavioral Health PPO, Humana HMO, Aetna, United Healthcare Medicare Advantage, Coordinated Care Medicaid, Humana, Health Smart PPO, Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO, First Health-Coventry PPO, Aetna PPO, Kaiser Medicare Advantage, Thurston County Corrections, Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO, Premera, First Choice PPO, Carelon PPO, State Of Washington Department Of Corrections, Pacific Medical Center TRICARE, South Puget Intertribal Planning Agency, Health Net Tricare, Naphcare, Evernorth PPO, Interplan PPO, Cigna, TRICARE, Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO and State of Washington Department of Corrections.
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Ms. Grace Park is a specialist in occupational medicine and family medicine in Lacey, WA. Her areas of expertise include concussion, amputee rehabilitation, and orthotics. She appears to be an in-network provider for HealthSmart, Coventry, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Ms. Park is affiliated with Providence. She welcomes new patients at her office inLacey, WA as reported by Yext.
