Pain Clinic & Regenerative Medicine
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For many people living with chronic pain, winter can bring more than just colder temperatures. It can also bring a noticeable increase in discomfort, stiffness, and fatigue. If your pain seems to flare when the temperatures drop, you are not imagining it. Understanding why the cold affects your body …
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Spending hours in front of a computer can take a toll on your neck and upper back. For many desk workers, stiffness, muscle tightness, and headaches are common daily struggles. The good news is that small, consistent adjustments can help prevent pain and improve comfort throughout your …
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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 …
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As the temperature drops, you might experience joint pain, or your joint pain may worsen. This is normal and happens for a variety of reasons. So, why do your joints ache in cold weather? Why Colder Weather May Make Your Joints Hurt Barometric Pressure When the air pressure outside changes, so …
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Spinal cord stimulation therapy is a pain treatment that masks the pain signal before they reach the brain. A device similar to a pacemaker is implanted in the body and delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord. This is an option for patients with chronic, leg, or arm pain. What is Spinal Cord …
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PRP has been used in surgeries to promote cell regeneration since 1987, and a growing body of evidence shows it is a viable treatment for tendinosis. Not until recently, though, have experts researched and debated whether or not platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are an effective treatment for …
