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  Study Finds Virtual Reality Can Help Reduce Severe Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 29-Jul-2020 | No of views: 4286

  Researchers gave patients VR devices to see if it could help make them more comfortable. Virtual reality (VR) is quickly transforming the healthcare industry, changing the way patients and doctors receive and give care. Some pregnant women are experimenting with VR headsets to ease the pains of childbirth. And in 2017, burn victims started using VR gaming to lessen the excruciating pain of having their bandages changed. Now new research from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center supports the growing belief that therapeutic VR can safely and effectively reduce severe pain in hospitalized patients.

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  Less Sleep Means More Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 27-Jul-2020 | No of views: 4759

  Difficulty sleeping is a common source of frustration that I often hear from patients. While pain often causes insomnia, studies suggest that the reverse may be true as well as not enough sleep can lead to more pain. In fact, some researchers now believe that a good night’s rest can serve as a powerful pain reliever.

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  5 Tips to Prevent Tech Neck Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 24-Jul-2020 | No of views: 4539

  Looking down at your phone, tablet, or laptop can cause ongoing neck pain. When you hold this tilted, head-forward posture for long periods of time, you may develop a repetitive stress injury or muscle strain. This ailment is commonly referred to as a tech neck (sometimes called text neck) and can be avoided by changing a few habits. Here are 5 simple steps you can take to prevent the pain:

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  3 Standing or Seated Herniated Disc Exercises

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 22-Jul-2020 | No of views: 6844

  Exercises that help ease lumbar herniated disc pain can be difficult to find especially if you’re looking for ones you don’t have to perform lying on the floor. If you find it more comfortable to stand up or sit in a chair while you exercise, here are 3 beginner-level exercises you can try. Check with your doctor for his or her recommendations first.
  Waiter’s Bow - The waiter’s bow is a standing exercise that strengthens the muscles in your buttocks, which makes things easier on your lower back. For support, you can do this exercise with your hands placed on a tall bed or stool in front of you.

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  When Your Pain Is Disabling

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 20-Jul-2020 | No of views: 4841

  Pain can entirely change our lives. Ongoing pain problems can lead to disabilities like not being able to work, drive, or even maintain a home. Pain in a dominant hand or arm can make it difficult to button a shirt, comb hair, or carry groceries. Low back pain can make it hard to sit, stand, bend, tie shoelaces, or just about anything else you can imagine. Intense, recurring headaches, like migraines, can make it difficult to concentrate, listen, read, eat, or even turn the lights on. This kind of pain – ongoing and significantly interfering with important life activities – is called high-impact chronic pain.

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  How to Protect Your Spine When You Have Osteoporosis

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 17-Jul-2020 | No of views: 4811

  In some cases of osteoporosis, one or more vertebral bones can become so weak that they cannot fully support their load and develop tiny cracks. This type of fracture, called a vertebral compression fracture, can be painful and sometimes leads to worsening symptoms, such as tingling, numbness, weakness, or spinal deformity (kyphosis). Fortunately, you can take steps to lower your risk for vertebral compression fractures, as well as seek treatment if one occurs.

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  Using CBD Oil for Pain Management: Does It Work?

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 15-Jul-2020 | No of views: 6354

  Overview - Cannabidiol (CBD) is a type of cannabinoid, a chemical found naturally in cannabis (marijuana and hemp) plants. CBD doesn’t cause the “high” feeling often associated with cannabis. That feeling is caused by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), a different type of cannabinoid. Some people with chronic pain use topical CBD products, in particular CBD oil, to manage their symptoms.

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  Should You Try Injections for Pain Relief?

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness | Posted on: 13-Jul-2020 | No of views: 4803

  When pain is at its worst, we’re tempted to try just about anything to get some relief, including procedures like nerve blocks or injections. But before you jump into a new procedure, you need to understand both the risks and the potential benefits. The world of nerve blocks and spinal injection procedures for treating pain is sometimes referred to as interventional pain management, and it has played a fundamental role in how doctors treat pain for decades. These types of treatments are typically done with special imaging techniques, like live fluoroscopy, and focus on applying local anesthetics and/or cortisone around symptomatic parts of the body, like irritated nerves.

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  Medical Treatments for Upper Back Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 10-Jul-2020 | No of views: 4761

  When upper back pain has lingered or not responded to rest and other self-care methods, a medical professional may be needed to develop a treatment plan that can reduce the pain.
  Nonsurgical Medical Care for Upper Back Pain - Some of the more common medical treatments for upper back pain include:
  Physical therapy. A physiatrist, physical therapist, or other qualified medical professionals can design a physical therapy program to meet the patient’s specific needs. Most physical therapy programs for upper back pain focus on strengthening and stretching the upper back’s muscles, as well as neck muscles above and core muscles below. Physical therapy starts gradually and typically progresses over a period of a few weeks or months, at which point the patient can switch to a maintenance program at home.

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  7 Exercises for Reducing Chronic Pain

  Tags: Pain Management, Health and Wellness, Back Pain | Posted on: 08-Jul-2020 | No of views: 5776

  According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, chronic pain affects approximately 100 million U.S. adults and costs $560 to $635 billion per year in direct medical treatment costs and lost productivity. Talk about a painful pill to swallow. Exercise is a common treatment for chronic pain. Depending on your current state of health, it may help decrease inflammation, increase mobility, and decrease overall pain levels, no additional medication required. Try a combination of the cardio, relaxation, stretching, and strength exercises below and you may feel some of your pain ease away over time.

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