If you suffer from sciatica, you know how painful it can be. It disrupts your daily life, affecting everything from sitting in the car to standing in the kitchen to make a meal. Sciatica is a term used for any pain or symptom that causes numbness or sensation like tingling along the …
Effectively Managing Your Chronic Pain on a Daily Basis
Pain does have a purpose, although it can be uncomfortable. When pain overstays its welcome, it can alter your quality of life and prevent you from living your best life. Chronic pain can be debilitating and for patients who have suffered for years with pain and discomfort, they may …
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How Chronic Pain Affects Sleep
Sleep is key to your body’s overall health. But if you experience chronic pain, sleep can become problematic. In fact, sleep disturbances are present in 67%-88% of all chronic pain cases. ‘Sleep disturbances’ is a catchall phrase for any type of difficulty sleeping. The most common …
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: How it Works
You may have heard of platelet-rich plasma before, but what is it, and how does it help reduce pain from arthritis? These injections, composed of your blood, are increasingly used to heal joint injuries, tendons, ligaments, and wounds. What is Platelet-Rich Plasma? The liquid part of blood is …
Top 10 Most Common Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are common in children and adults. There are hundreds of different types of injuries that are caused by sports. Some body parts are more susceptible to injury than others and the top three injuries make up for the majority of all sports-related injuries. Let’s talk about the 10 …
What is the Facet Joint Procedure?
Facet joints are small, bony joints that sit along the spine. They are paired up from the neck to the lower back area. When the joints get inflamed, they cause pain that can be severe. The pain can be acute or chronic, caused by a variety of conditions. The pain radiates to other parts of the …
How Does Radiofrequency Ablation Treat Chronic Pain?
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy damaged nerves or tissues that send pain signals to the brain. The patient's pain is reduced by blocking the communication between the nerve and the brain. This treatment can provide patients …
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Knee Pain: Causes and Treatments
Knee pain is a common condition that affects people of all ages. It can be acute or chronic pain, depending on the cause. Knee pain may be the result of a medical condition or an injury. Minor pain typically responds well to at-home methods of treatments; however, in more serious …
Types of Neuropathic Pain and Treatment Options
Chronic pain is primarily one of the prevalent conditions affecting approximately 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. A substantial number of these patients experience chronic neuropathic pain. Also, another research shows that neuropathic pain affects more women than men, with a pain frequency rate of 8% and …
Options for Arthritis Pain Relief
Over 26% of Americans suffer from arthritis pain. And while there are medications for reducing arthritis pain, many patients want relief from their pain without taking pills. Fortunately, treatment options are evolving and arthritis patients have the ability to decide their treatment …
How are Nerve Block Injections Used?
Many times, a group of nerves - called a plexus or ganglion - causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain. This is called a nerve block. Nerve block injections are used to …
What Are Effective Ways to Relieve Neck Pain?
Neck pain is a result of weakened muscles due to poor posture. The CDC reports that nearly 20% of people have experienced neck pain in the last three months, which is no surprise since we constantly gaze into our computers and look down at smartphones. Everyday life can be hard on the muscles …
