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How to Prevent Winter Sports Injuries
Participating in winter sports can be an exhilarating and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its fair share of risks. From the adrenaline-fueled slopes of the ski resort…
Tips for Maintaining and Managing Pain at Home
Pain affects every aspect of your life, and when living with chronic pain, normal, daily activities are a challenge. From the amount of sleep you get to the thoughts you have,…
Non-Opioid Medication Management for Chronic Pain
There are a lot of options for treating pain without the use of narcotics. The opioid epidemic is spreading across the nation at frightening rates. Many state laws are cracking…
Minimally Invasive Procedures for Treating Chronic Back Pain
Chronic pain affects millions of Americans each year. Back pain is not only uncomfortable, but it can be debilitating and cause damage to other parts of the body. Living with back…
Effective Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain syndrome that affects 4% of people in the United States. This pain is typically characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, and…
How Chronic Pain Affects the Central Nervous System
Chronic pain is pain that is ongoing or lasts longer than 6 months. And while this pain can be debilitating and affect your daily life, it can also cause other serious health…
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?
In recent years, research has proven that the body has the unique ability to heal itself. The body can regrow tissue and cells and repair damage to ligaments, muscles, and joints.…
Things to Know About Lower Extremity Pain
Lower extremity pain is commonly due to overuse and inflammation as a result of conditions that affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and other organs. The key to pain is…
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is often associated with a decreased quality of life, and diminished state of mind and can put a lot of stress on one’s mental health. When your body…
Phantom Limb Pain: Causes and Treatments
Phantom limb pain is a sensation of pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there. Once believed to be a psychological problem, research shows that…
4 Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Chronic Pain
Everyone occasionally experiences pain. Pain is the way your body tells you something is wrong. But when pain overstays its welcome, it can be uncomfortable and affect your…
How is Spinal Stenosis Diagnosed?
The spine consists of bones called vertebrae. The job of these bones is to provide stability and support for the upper body. Nerves run through the openings in the vertebrae and…
Neuropathic Pain: Things to Know
What is Neuropathic Pain? When damage or dysfunction is caused to the nervous system, the nerves are unable to function properly which can cause pain. This is called neuropathic…
The Role of DRG Therapy in Treating Nerve Damage
Nerve damage can have a profound impact on a person's quality of life. Whether it is caused by injury, disease, or other factors, damaged nerves can lead to chronic pain, loss of…
Radiofrequency Ablation: Relief for Chronic Back Pain
Are you tired of dealing with back pain that just never goes away? The truth is, that chronic back pain can be debilitating and difficult to manage. While many different…
What is an Epidural Steroid Injection?
Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are a minimally invasive procedure performed to help reduce inflammation and pain caused by nerve root compression. Nerve compressions are caused…