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7
Nov
Staying in shape before the holidays
Turkey dinner, turkey dinner, Gather round, gather round, Who will get the drumstick, Yummy, yummy drumstick, All sit down, all sit down. Cornbread muffins, chestnut stuffing, Pudding pie, one foot high, All of us were thinner, Until we came to dinner, Me, oh, my! Me, oh, my! If you are familiar with that tune, then you know exactly what isRead more
2
Nov
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people will undergo the knife in attempt to correct some form of back pain or injury. The very real and unfortunate truth is that surgery may not fix the pain and turn into what is called failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS). It can be a devastating turn of events for anyone experiencing chronic backRead more
9
Oct
What is Regenerative Medicine?
Changing the face of modern medicine has come the breakthrough technology of regenerative medicine. In the past, many practitioners were stuck with only being able to treat the symptoms of pain that the aging population were suffering from. It is a frustrating practice to only be able to treat symptoms instead of the actual cause. Now, with advancements in regenerativeRead more
3
Oct
Sciatica Pain
The leading cause of job-related injury in the United States is due to back pain. In fact, 80% of adults will suffer from lower back pain in their lifetime. A common and very painful type of back pain is called sciatic nerve pain. Finding the cause of this pain and having a proper exam can lead to a quicker andRead more
14
Sep
Ways to Reduce Pain Without Medication
When chronic pain sets in, not many people can prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Without even thinking, most of us reach for the medicine cabinet and pop a few pills to get the tiniest bit of relief. The problem is that too many of us rely on medications for pain relief, when in fact, there are other waysRead more
12
Sep
The Difference Between Carpal Tunnel and Rheumatoid Arthritis
When it comes to pain associated with carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis, it can be difficult to distinguish the difference between the two. Many people experience pain in their hands and wrists, but are unsure which is the culprit. Let’s take a look at what both carpal tunnel syndrome and rheumatoid arthritis are all about and the difference inRead more
25
Aug
Painkiller Addiction
A very serious and dangerous problem that is affecting millions of Americans all across the country is the rising addiction to painkillers, like opioids. It is estimated that well over 26 million people are suffering from this addiction and the numbers are only growing. The consequences of this devastating abuse includes unintentional overdosing that has been quadrupling since 1999. ThatRead more
21
Aug
The link between depression and chronic pain
It’s no wonder that depression and pain have been linked together. Each one can cause the other to occur and send a person into a vicious downward spiral of worsening circumstances. Both can be very difficult to manage and overcome. It is possible, however, to successfully manage both and make chronic pain more tolerable without lingering feelings of depression. SometimesRead more
24
Jul
Is Pain Getting in the Way of Your Sleep?
When your day is done and you have put your pajamas on, brushed your teeth and begin to relax outstretched in your bed, the last thing you want to be interrupted by is pain. Any type of pain can rob you of a good night’s sleep and sometimes you may not even realize how much sleep you are missing outRead more
22
Jul
Ways to Keep your Knees Pain Free
It’s not uncommon for many people to suffer from knee pain as we age. Whether we prefer rigorous activities like running, skiing or tennis; or we prefer lighter activities like swimming, our knees tend to take the brunt of the weight and motion of these activities. Even everyday activities like walking, stair climbing or just standing can make our kneesRead more