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Affects the Joints Connecting to Bones and is Referred to as "Wear-and-Tear" Arthritis - Osteoarthritis, also known as wear-and-tear arthritis, is a condition affecting the natural cushioning, or cartilage, between joints.
Osteoarthritis Facts & Information - Commonly found in older patients, osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease with no cure. This progressively painful disease can affect any joint in the body but it shows up mostly in your hands, neck, lower back, knees, and hips.
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The role of the human brain in chronic pain disorders and mental health issues is a complex riddle that medical researchers continue to study. In the meantime, we’ve been limited in how we can address problems like neuropathic pain and depression. But recently, a drug used as an analgesic for surgery has been showing great promise in solving some of these riddles. That drug is ketamine.
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When you're experiencing back pain, your impulse may be to keep your back immobile, so you don't trigger further pain. This idea seems like it would be especially true for adding resistance to your workout in the form of weight machines, free weights, or resistance bands. Studies have shown that weight training may be safe and can in fact help relieve pain when done correctly and for the right conditions. Read on to see how you may safely participate in strength training to help your back.
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Burning, Tingling, Shock Sensations, and Pain Caused by Injury or a Disease of the Nervous System - If you experience numbness, burning, tingling, or if a light touch causes discomfort, you may have neuropathic pain. Neuropathic pain is a complex condition linked to many common illnesses including diabetes, stroke, neck and back pain. Although many people are not aware that they have neuropathic pain, it is common, affecting 7–10% of the general population.
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Headaches come in many different forms, from chronic migraines to a dull head after a late night out with friends. Of the dozens of different types of primary headaches, a few accounts for the majority of cases, and these are the ones that lead to missed workdays, never mind the missed time with family and friends. In fact, someone goes to the emergency room every 10 seconds in the United States complaining of head pain. Here’s a look at the more common headaches and how we can help you find relief from your head pain.
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Flying can cause flare-ups and worsen chronic back pain for many people. Here are 9 key steps to take before and during your flight to better manage your back pain. 1 Strategically Schedule Your Flight. When you book your flight, think about the type of schedule that will be the least stressful. Consider taking a flight when there will be fewer people on board. Try to limit the downtime between in-flight connections or layovers, if applicable. Don't schedule a flight that will require you to wake up extremely early.
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Treatment For Chronic Pain in Soft Tissue - Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a condition that occurs in the muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other soft body tissues. It is usually caused by injury or trauma to these areas. Muscles and ligaments are covered with a thin layer of tissue called the fascia. Tightening or contracting of this tissue can result in “knotting” or “banding” of the muscle. The area where the injury occurs is referred to as a “trigger point”.
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Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon disorder that affects about 200,000 people each year in the United States. Unfortunately, CRPS can often be misdiagnosed, which means many people aren’t getting the treatment they need. The pain management specialists understand the frustration that comes with conditions like complex regional pain syndrome, and we’re here to help. One of the key steps in managing CRPS is to gain a better understanding of the chronic disorder, which is why we've pulled together the following primer on CRPS.
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When neck arthritis strikes, it can cause painful joint inflammation and stiffness. There are various types of neck arthritis, such as the following:
Cervical osteoarthritis involves the breakdown of the cartilage within the neck’s joints, which may occur due to wear and tear over time or maybe accelerated by an injury. Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease that can cause damage to joints. When rheumatoid arthritis occurs in the cervical spine, it is most likely to occur in the upper neck or base of the skull.
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A Type of Chronic, Intense Headache That Happens regularly - Migraine headaches are a chronic neurological condition characterized by recurrent, severe headaches, and often associated with autonomic nervous system symptoms.
Migraine Headaches Facts & Information - The classic migraine headache generally affects one side of the head, lasts anywhere from a few hours to two or three days, and may be associated with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, light, sound, or smell sensitivity (see list of all symptoms below.)
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