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An estimated one in five American adults has been diagnosed with arthritis according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Arthritis is a major cause of disability in the United States. Left untreated, it can cause Chronic pain, Stiffness, Swelling, Limb deformities, Impaired range of motion. These symptoms can seriously disrupt everyday life. Learning how to live with arthritis can be difficult. However, it’s usually possible to manage the symptoms and improve your quality of life.
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Unlike some health conditions that need to be resolved as soon as possible, such as a broken bone, some forms of low back pain actually don't need to be fixed. Low back pain usually just needs to be managed through a combination of pain management techniques. One of the most common forms of low back pain is called mechanical back pain, which is often associated with degenerative disc disease. Of course, anything called degenerative disc disease does sound awful, but the symptoms of the disease do not necessarily always progress.
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Contrary to the popular belief, Tennis Elbow is not something only tennis players suffer. In fact, only 5% of patients suffering from the condition are tennis players. Others affected are painters, plumbers, butchers, and carpenters. It happens when the tendon in the elbow area called the Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis (ECRB), which is quite susceptible to overuse, gets overused.
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Some people use Cannabidiol (CBD) oil for chronic pain. CBD oil may reduce pain, inflammation, and overall discomfort related to a variety of health conditions. CBD oil is a product made from cannabis. It’s a type of cannabinoid, a chemical found naturally in marijuana and hemp plants. It doesn’t cause the “high” feeling often associated with cannabis, which is caused by a different type of cannabinoid called THC.
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Many aspects of diagnosing and treating back pain are controversial in the medical community. However, one area that the medical community does generally agree on is the role of rehabilitation (physical therapy and back exercise) in helping recover from back pain and preventing or minimizing future recurrences of back pain. If a pain problem has persisted for many weeks, the body is signaling that there are barriers to the healing process that need to be eliminated. In back pain, exercise and rehabilitation are critical in stimulating the healing process.
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Few things are as life shrinking as chronic pain. Health economists report that chronic pain costs our nation billions each year in medical treatment and lost productivity – more than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes. Painkillers have been the only relief medication in modern history. That’s changing with Platelet-Rich Plasma. It has been emerging as one of the key players in pain management.
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CBD oil is most readily available as a tincture. This can be taken by applying a few drops under your tongue, holding in your mouth for a few moments so it can be absorbed, before swallowing. It can also be added to water or smoothies. When it comes to dosage, guidelines state you should start with the smallest possible dose – its effects should be immediate, so you will be able to tell if the lower dosage is working for you. However, it’s always best to consult your doctor before trialing any new medication or remedy.
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Trigger points are commonly thought to be a sensitive area within a muscle or connective tissue (fascia) that becomes painful when touched or overworked, and sometimes they can refer pain to other parts of the body. There could be numerous possible causes for a trigger point, such as an acute injury, repetitive overuse, or irritation of facet joints in the spine, to name a few.
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For most musculoskeletal issues, the effects of immunosuppressant, steroids, DMARDs and protein blocking drugs, never good to start with, usually wane off after repeated use. And when it does, the patients realize that during the time the symptoms were being masked by these drugs, the disease was actually progressing at a steady pace. By this time though, it may already be in an advanced stage. That’s why more and more patients today are opting for natural biologics like Platelet-Rich Plasma at the earliest possible instead of waiting till all options are exhausted. This is the Self-Healing revolution.
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Cannabidiol is derived from the cannabis plant and comes with a wealth of health benefits. Cannabidiol (more commonly known as CBD) has experienced a surge in popularity in recent months, in part due to its availability in high-street health shops.
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