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
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
Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neck Pain
Over 30% of American adults report neck pain in any given year, and almost 50% will continue to suffer from chronic or recurrent neck discomfort. Between 20% and 70% of adults will deal with debilitating neck discomfort at some point. Suppose you are a victim of troublesome neck pain; we have … [Read more...] about Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation for Neck Pain
The Facet Joint Injection 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 various conditions. The pain radiates to other parts of the body … [Read more...] about The Facet Joint Injection Procedure
Tips for Hand Safety While Carving Pumpkins This Halloween
If you're anything like us, carving pumpkins is one of the fun things to do during the fall season. And while it may be fun, it's important to be mindful of hand safety. Unfortunately, Halloween happens to be one of the three holidays that account for the most ER visits. Most of those visits are … [Read more...] about Tips for Hand Safety While Carving Pumpkins This Halloween
How PRP Therapy Can be Used for Achilles Tendinopathy
PRP therapy is a treatment that uses platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to promote healing in damaged tissue. PRP is a concentration of platelets and growth factors derived from your blood and injected into the affected area. Platelets are important for healing because they release Cytokines which help to … [Read more...] about How PRP Therapy Can be Used for Achilles Tendinopathy
Seeking Medical Treatments After an Accident or Injury
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, up to 40% of chronic pain cases cite an injury as the cause behind the ongoing pain. For those admitted to the hospital for their injury, 15% are still experiencing chronic pain one year later. It doesn't have to be this way. Help is … [Read more...] about Seeking Medical Treatments After an Accident or Injury