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Chronic pain can take a toll on a person and get in the way of their ability to live their lives to the fullest extent possible.When it comes to managing your chronic pain, there are several remedies you can try at home that can provide you with the relief you’re looking for. Our experts put
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Pain Management: Is It Pain or Injury?
Feeling somewhat sore after working out, cleaning the yard, or sitting down for prolonged periods of time is normal. When the body does something strenuous or involving pressure, you can expect it to complain. Although muscle pain or soreness is not usually something to worry about, certain indicators may prompt medical attention. If your pain
Read MoreWhen should I see a knee doctor to treat my pain
Knee pain is very common and can have different causes. Whether young or mature, you can experience knee pain. When knee pain is experienced by a young person, it’s usually a result of an injury. Older adults and the elderly experiencing knee pain may be due to wear and tear or arthritis. Knee pain that
Read MoreWhen Back Pain Should Be Evaluated by an Orthopedic Doctor
Back pain is so common that we often ignore it or neglect it. But without proper treatment, it can develop into a more severe and chronic condition. An orthopedic doctor specializes in the musculoskeletal system, so this type of physician can diagnose and treat your back pain in a way that works for you. Let’s
Read MoreThe Treatment for Knee Arthritis Is Determined by Its Severity
The two most common forms of knee arthritis are rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, although other forms may affect your knees, as well. While there are many treatments available for arthritis, not every treatment is suitable for every patient. An orthopedic doctor treats arthritis based on its severity and how it impacts your life. Mild Arthritis
Read MoreWhy You Shouldn’t Ignore Shoulder Pain
It’s part of living to get occasional aches and pains. Our bodies move all day long, and sometimes, we can experience injuries or develop conditions that lead to pain. However, if the aching doesn’t get better with time or go away with the RICE (rest, icing, compression, elevation) method, you could be looking at a
Read MoreWhen to Visit a Pain Management Doctor?
Chronic pain is an exhausting condition to deal with and may interfere with your everyday life. However, some people never consider visiting a pain doctor despite the pain lasting for months or years. A pain management doctor offers a variety of methods to treat your condition or manage your pain symptoms. Here is when you should
Read MoreCurrent Trends in Pain Management
Anyone with chronic pain knows all too well that it can be difficult to find long-term relief from symptoms. Patients who have chronic pain are at high risk of developing a dependence on prescription pain medication, which they rely on for relief. While pain medication helps relieve pain, it does not get to the heart
Read MoreHow do you manage severe pain?
It’s fair to say no one wants to live with severe pain. Anyone who has lived with pain can attest to how limiting it is and the negative effect it has on the activities you participate in and your outlook on life. Millions of people seek medical attention every year for some type of pain
Read MoreDegenerative Joint Disease of the Spine
As we get older, we can expect inevitable pains here and there. One of the most common diseases that can develop with age is degenerative joint disease of the spine, also called spinal osteoarthritis. Usually called just “arthritis” because it is the most common form of the disease, osteoarthritis causes the wearing down of the
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