Joint pain can be a most frustrating, debilitating, and sometimes chronic health issue. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or lifestyle, significantly diminishing our ability to perform even basic daily tasks. You have options if you're experiencing persistent joint pain and are tired of … [Read more...] about Interventional Treatment Options for Joint Pain
What to Do When Shoulder Pain is Actually Neck Pain
Are you experiencing mild to severe shoulder pain? Did you know that though the pain might be on the shoulder, your neck could be the problem? Yes, when you experience pain in the shoulder, the real issue might be your neck. But you might be asking yourself, "how is this possible?" according to … [Read more...] about What to Do When Shoulder Pain is Actually Neck Pain
Introducing a New Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy
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 … [Read more...] about Introducing a New Treatment for Diabetic Neuropathy
Compression Fractures 101: Things You Need to Know
Are you suffering from sudden, intense lower back pain? If so, chances are it is a compression fracture. This is a type of spinal injury that arises when the bones of the spine (vertebrae) suffer from a trauma that causes them to collapse or break. Compression fractures occur most often in the … [Read more...] about Compression Fractures 101: Things You Need to Know
What Type of Pain is Causalgia & How Is it Treated?
Imagine having severe, burning pain in your hands or feet that never subsides, no matter how much rest you get. You can suffer from causalgia, a complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) type of chronic pain disorder affecting millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by uncontrollable nerve … [Read more...] about What Type of Pain is Causalgia & How Is it Treated?
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Things to Know
Have you ever experienced pain that radiates from your lower back down to your legs? If so, then you may be familiar with vertebral compression fractures (VCF) – an often painful and sometimes debilitating condition. The good news is that there are treatments available for VCF sufferers: the … [Read more...] about Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty: Things to Know
Trigger Point Injections for Chronic Pain
Muscle pain affects anyone, including powerlifters, construction workers, and pregnant women. Failure to address the issue leads to chronic pain, affecting how one moves. This condition occurs when muscle fibers get stuck in contraction, forming bumps known as trigger points. Massages and … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Injections for Chronic Pain
Medication Management as a Part of a Comprehensive Treatment Plan
A comprehensive treatment plan (CTP) is a plan that specifies treatment progress, reentry plans, and interventions based on a patient's assessment, which includes medication management, psychiatric, substance abuse, and developmental factors, among other things. The fundamental goal of medication … [Read more...] about Medication Management as a Part of a Comprehensive Treatment Plan
Flag Football and Back Pain Safety Tips
Flag football is a fun way to stay active during the holidays, but it can also lead to back pain if you're not careful. You need to be mindful as you age and your body changes. Just because you used to be able to play flag football all day long when you were younger doesn't mean your body can handle … [Read more...] about Flag Football and Back Pain Safety Tips