Exercise and Chronic Pain Oftentimes individuals suffering with pain become hesitant to exercise. With pain comes varying levels of discomfort including aching, joint stiffness, and limited mobility. These symptoms can make exercise more difficult from a physical aspect. In addition, these … [Read more...] about Exercises to AVOID If You’re in Pain
How Your Diet Can Help Reduce Arthritis Pain
How Diet Affects Inflammation Arthritis is one of many common pain conditions affecting more than 54 million people in the United States. The swelling and tenderness of joints can cause pain, stiffness, and a decreased range of motion, all symptoms that tend to worsen with age. There are several … [Read more...] about How Your Diet Can Help Reduce Arthritis Pain
Can Fibromyalgia Cause Weight Gain?
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that affects the body’s soft tissues and muscles. This condition is a generalized muscular pain condition that is diagnosed via a physical examination. There are no blood tests or chemical tests that would be able to identify fibromyalgia which can … [Read more...] about Can Fibromyalgia Cause Weight Gain?
Santa Stop: 2020
Thanks to everyone who came out and supported our DRIVE THRU Santa Stop! It was a fun, safe time for everyone. There were many cars lined up to see Santa as he rode by on the firetruck, and make stops along the way to see all the businesses who participated. Thanks to Sunny 98.3 and Santa … [Read more...] about Santa Stop: 2020
Types of Nerve Blocks and Side Effects
Nerve Blocks For Chronic Pain Nerve blocks are a common form of therapy used to treat and manage chronic pain. Groups of nerves that cause pain to a particular region or area of the body can typically be blocked via injections of medication also known as nerve blocks. These nerve blocks are … [Read more...] about Types of Nerve Blocks and Side Effects
DRG Therapy for CRPS
What Is DRG Therapy? Dorsal Root Ganglion Therapy, DRG for short, is a neuromodulatory therapy used to treat chronic pain. Dorsal root ganglions are collections of nerve cells that reside on both sides of each vertebrae at the dorsal root of the spinal nerve. There are approximately 1500 neurons … [Read more...] about DRG Therapy for CRPS
5 Reasons to Avoid Back Surgery and How to Find Relief
5 Reasons to Avoid Back Surgery Back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek pain management treatment. It is actually the most common form of chronic pain in the United States. When individuals are suffering with daily back pain, it is understandable that they would consider surgery … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons to Avoid Back Surgery and How to Find Relief
Chronic Pain and Your Immune System
Chronic Pain and Your Immune System Chronic pain can cause so many frustrations for people. Aching, burning, discomfort, limited mobility, emotional frustration, all of these are side effects of chronic pain. Chronic pain is a worldwide problem and the most common disability in the United States. … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain and Your Immune System
How to Avoid Unnecessary Surgery to Reduce Pain
Individuals would be shocked at the number of unnecessary surgeries performed in the United States annually. Unnecessary surgery, by definition, is exactly what it sounds like; “Any surgical intervention that is either not needed, not indicated, or not in the patient’s best interest when weighed … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Unnecessary Surgery to Reduce Pain