Aromatherapy is the therapeutic or medicinal use of aromatic essential oils by inhaling or through the skin. Plant-derived pure essential oils are vital to curing diseases. They improve psychological and physical health. You may apply a diluted essential oil solution to your skin with a compress, … [Read more...] about Aromatherapy as an Alternative Pain Reliever
Finding Pain Relief with Hip Injections
Arthritis is a disease of the joints that can cause chronic, or long-term, pain. The hip joint is particularly prone to this condition because it bears much of the body's weight. Hip pain can also be caused by an injury to the hip, although this is less common than arthritis as a cause of discomfort … [Read more...] about Finding Pain Relief with Hip Injections
Manipulative Therapy for Pain Management
Pain and spine care is slowly becoming a pain point for many families with relatives suffering from the condition. As a result, leading muscle pain management organizations have been forced to develop innovative pain management strategies for their patients. One such approach is manipulative … [Read more...] about Manipulative Therapy for Pain Management
The Differences Between Pain Management and Pain Medicine
Every once in a while, it is common to experience physical pain internally or externally. The treatment can be effective if appropriately administered and monitored by a health practitioner. It is advisable to consult a health expert specializing in pain, such as an anesthesiologist, to guarantee a … [Read more...] about The Differences Between Pain Management and Pain Medicine
Debunking Myths About Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects millions of lives across the world. In the United States, 50 million adults have chronic pain while 19.6 million have high chronic pain. Medics have defined chronic pain as pain that exceeds three to six months. Despite chronic pain impacting millions of lives, … [Read more...] about Debunking Myths About Chronic Pain
Electrotherapy and Pain Management
We all hate seeing our loved ones in pain- be it physical or emotional pain. Various pain management techniques have been employed when it comes to physical pain, such as; pain-relieving medicines, trigger point injections, and exercise. However, recent studies have proven that electrotherapy is an … [Read more...] about Electrotherapy and Pain Management
What is Tennis Elbow?
Tennis Elbow Lateral epicondylitis, more commonly called "tennis elbow," is a muscle strain condition is not exclusive to tennis players. It is typically caused by overuse. A repeated contraction of the forearm muscles used to straighten and raise the hand and wrist can cause this … [Read more...] about What is Tennis Elbow?
The Specialty of Interventional Pain Management
As the medical field has expanded and the complexities of pain have become more well-known, pain management physicians have become more available to patients. Interventional pain management is a specialty that requires additional training and education surrounding pain. Physicians that pursue this … [Read more...] about The Specialty of Interventional Pain Management
Exercises to AVOID If You’re in Pain
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