Phantom limb pain is the 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 phantom limb pain is a real sensation. The sensation originates in the spinal cord and brain. What is Phantom Limb …
Shingles Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a viral infection. It causes a painful rash that is typically seen on your midsection. Shingles is caused by the same strand of virus that produces chicken pox. It is possible that the virus remains in your body, if you’ve had chickenpox before. The virus can potentially …
Types of Headaches & How They’re Treated
Headaches are a common occurrence in adults. So much so that they are the most frequent complaint doctors hear from their patients. Headaches can be truly painful and debilitating from time to time, but are typically treated with over-the-counter NSAIDs or rest. However, in some cases, headaches can …
Chronic Neck Pain: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments, and Prevention
Chronic neck pain affects the lives of many adults and seniors, and it is the fourth leading cause of disability globally. In fact, it has a prevalence rate that exceeds 30% annually in the US. In addition, approximately 50% of individuals will experience a degree of chronic neck pain at some point …
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Spinal Cord Stimulation for Effective Chronic Pain Treatment
In recent years, researchers and medical practitioners have turned to technology to explore novel approaches to treating chronic pain. One such method gaining popularity and clinical validation is spinal cord stimulation (SCS). This advanced treatment, backed by scientific research, offers a …
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Diabetic Neuropathy: What to Expect
Diabetics' numbers continue to rise every year. Recent statistics show that 11% of the total US population has diabetes. This means that every 17 seconds, an American is diagnosed with diabetes. Diabetes is considered the fastest-growing chronic disease. It is estimated that by 2045 700 million …
What is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects a limb, like a leg or an arm. Damage or malfunction to the central nervous system is what is believed to cause complex regional pain syndrome. The central nervous system contains the brain and spinal cord. …
Aquatic Therapy to Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Anyone with stiff joints or chronic pain knows how relaxing it can be to slip into a warm bath at the end of the day. This is because the water pressure alleviates the pressure you place on your joints. There is a lot of science behind this buoyant force, and it is the same reason as to why you feel …
Effective Treatments for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches, a common type of headache, can be a source of significant discomfort and disruption in daily life. According to the 2019 GBD Survey, the condition ranks second globally as the main cause of disability. NLM research shows approximately 10% of the world's population is affected …
How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Reduce Chronic Pain
The field of pain management typically deals with traditional methods for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various types of acute and chronic pain. However, as more research develops and the field of medicine progresses, physicians are able to learn about the complex intricacies of pain. This …
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5 Early Signs of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a gradual disease with symptoms that appear over a long period of time. Depending on the joints and bones that are affected, symptoms vary; some that are more severe than others. Osteoarthritis affects over 27 million Americans each year. The symptoms mirror those of other …
Exercises to Reduce Chronic Joint Pain
People who live with chronic joint pain know how debilitating it can be. Joint pain makes doing daily activities difficult and typically has a negative effect on the quality of life. It can steal away joy from doing the things they love and spending time with loved ones. Chronic joint pain …
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 understanding what causes it. Only physicians can truly diagnose this kind of pain. There are a few questions to ask when …
What is Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation?
The Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) is a small bundle of nerves connected to each vertebra along your spine. The DRG is critical in processing pain signals and transmitting them to your brain. They have a particularly important role in how you experience pain. The DRG act as the body’s internal traffic …
Naturally Reduce Pain Caused by Sciatica
Sciatica causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve’s path. It can disturb daily activities, quality of life, and causes discomfort. Pain can be caused when the nerves get pinched, and intense pain can travel into your legs. Sciatica can be repetitive and intolerable, and the cause is often …
Pain and Stiffness Caused by Arthritis
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of the joints. It is a term used to describe over 200 types of joint conditions. Two of the main symptoms that are associated with arthritis are pain and stiffness. Arthritis Pain Arthritis pain can be debilitating. In fact, the CDC reports that over …
Peripheral Neuropathy: Diagnosis & Treatments
Peripheral neuropathy is the term used for disorders that are caused by damage to the body’s peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system connects nerves from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Including, but not limited to, the arms, legs and feet, joints, eyes, …
What to Expect from a Pain Management Doctor
Pain management is not just pain relief. It's a growing specialty of medicine that focuses on reducing pain and improving the quality of life for patients with pain-related conditions, such as chronic pain. Pain management doctors are medical professionals who have expertise in diagnosing, treating, …
