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  Exercises To Rehab A Rotator Cuff Injury

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 11-May-2022 | No of views: 2565

  A rotator cuff injury is one of the most common issues faced by athletes and hardcore fitness enthusiasts. A rotator cuff is a group of muscles surrounding your shoulder joint and stabilizing the top of your upper arm bone. In other words, your rotator cuff helps you move your arm freely in all directions. There are two types of rotator cuff injuries: a tear or an impingement. A tear involves ripping a muscle or tendon in your rotator cuff. It is severely disabling and will require restoration. Impingement is when a rotator cuff muscle becomes swollen and reduces the space between your arm and shoulder bones.

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  How to Get Some Sleep When You Have Chronic Pain

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 09-May-2022 | No of views: 2866

  Approximately 65% of adults with chronic pain have insomnia or a diagnosed sleep disorder. So in this article, we’ll be exploring the link between chronic pain and sleep, and ways to break the continuous cycle of pain and sleeplessness. Did you know that approximately 65% of adults with chronic pain have insomnia or a diagnosed sleep disorder? It’s true. And, guess what? Older adults are especially prone to chronic pain and insomnia.

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  You Don't Have to Be in a Car Accident to Get Whiplash

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 06-May-2022 | No of views: 3071

  Everyone associates whiplash with car accidents, but any impact that's strong enough to make your neck snap causes the same type of injury. No matter what causes your injury it's important to have your neck examined at Florida Pain Medicine to be sure you don't develop comp9lications. The level of your initial pain doesn't always reflect the extent of your injuries. And an untreated whiplash injury increases your risk of developing long-lasting problems.

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  3 Things You Can Do To Help Reduce Discomfort

  Tags: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Pain Management | Posted on: 04-May-2022 | No of views: 3084

  Anyone who has experienced ongoing pain knows how debilitating it can be. Whether it is sharp and stabbing or dull and achy, a persistent, uncomfortable feeling can make it difficult, and in some cases, impossible, to walk, sit, stand, or sleep properly. In particular, back, joint, shoulder, and knee pain can impact the performance of daily functions and prevent men and women from being able to fully concentrate on the tasks at hand.

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  Living With And Beyond The Fatigue That Accompanies Chronic Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 02-May-2022 | No of views: 3523

  Fear of chronic pain is a natural reaction, but this emotion actually contributes to the pain cycle! Let’s figure out how to break the pain-fear cycle! Fatigue and chronic pain tend to go hand in hand; often the fatigue can be harder to live with than the pain! Fatigue is not just feeling a bit tired, it’s feeling completely and entirely exhausted through every fiber of your being. This study describes fatigue aptly, Fatigue has been defined as an overwhelming sense of tiredness, lack of energy, and feeling of exhaustion.

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  What Makes PRP Therapy So Effective for Pain Management?

  Tags: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Pain Management | Posted on: 30-Apr-2022 | No of views: 3035

  Old injuries and chronic conditions can mean ongoing pain that is difficult to treat with over-the-counter medications or heat and ice packs. However, opioid use can be addictive and prove less effective as time goes by. More and more patients are finding relief from natural, safe, PRP therapy - a treatment that uses your body’s own natural healing mechanisms to help regenerate damaged tissues and relieve pain.

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  My Shoulder Hurts! Will An Epidural Steroid Injection Help?

  Tags: Shoulder Pain, Epidural Injection | Posted on: 27-Apr-2022 | No of views: 4744

  Chronic pain is typically due to inflammation or painful swelling in a particular area. Shoulder pain is a common problem for both men and women and unfortunately, the shoulder joint offers the widest range of motion. The most mobile area of the whole body, the shoulder allows individuals to move their arms forward, backward, and in full circles in order to do a myriad of things throughout the day.

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  How Exercise for Pain Relief Really Helps

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 25-Apr-2022 | No of views: 2749

  It can feel like a Catch-22: Everyone is telling you to need to exercise, but when you’re in pain, exercising may be the last thing you feel like doing. And unfortunately, the longer you avoid doing it, the harder it can be to get started. Muscles and tendons get weak, stiff, and sore when they aren’t being used, so there can be significant aches and pains when you decide to start moving again. But finding the right exercise program can be an essential tool for pain relief.

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  Could Your Spine Problem Cause Foot Pain?

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 22-Apr-2022 | No of views: 2937

  A series of spinal nerves from your lower spine travel down your legs and terminate in your feet. When the nerve roots (part of the nerve as it exits the spine) of these spinal nerves are irritated or compressed, foot pain can occur. Foot pain can also occur if a nerve is compressed near your hip, knee, or in your foot. This blog provides a list of common causes of foot pain and helpful pointers to help you understand the origin of your foot pain.

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  Non-Surgical Ways To Improve Your Spine Pain

  Tags: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), Stem Cell, Pain Management | Posted on: 20-Apr-2022 | No of views: 3383

  Spinal pain can be debilitating. According to the American Chiropractic Association, it is estimated that 80% of people will experience back pain during their lifetime. The resulting stiffness from back pain can restrict one’s ability to move. Persistent pain may radiate to other parts of the body, including the chest, arms, and legs. As a result, walking properly and maintaining good posture can be difficult. For some patients, it may seem impossible to find a comfortable position since sitting, standing, and even sleeping may prove painful.

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