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  Can Binaural Beats Help With Chronic Pain?

  Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 30-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3566

  First of all, it’s important to understand that the brain works with chemical and electrical signals. Brainwaves are electrical signals. There are different types of electrical brainwaves, at different frequencies. As this article explains, “Each wave reflects a different psychological, neurological, and physiological state.” The type of frequency determines which neurons will jump into action and which chemicals will be sent into the bloodstream. This means brainwaves control our bodily processes.

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  Why Does My Hip Hurt?

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 27-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3163

  The pain you feel in your hip could come from any part of the joint, or the cause of your pain may not even be in your hip. You can experience hip pain as a result of conditions in other parts of your body. The pain management centers specialize in getting to the source of your pain. They accurately diagnose the problem and create a customized treatment plan that eases your hip pain and gets you back to the activities you enjoy no matter where the problem lies.

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  Pain Management: Back Pain Overview

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 25-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3342

  Treating Your Discomfort - We understand that our bodies are intricate and complex machines and any number of things can affect their ability to function and overall quality of life. Suppose you suffer acute or chronic back pain in your lower mid regions. In that case, you may benefit from one of our unique treatments ranging from nonsurgical biologic injections to diagnostic testing.

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  How To Treat Chronic Pain With Massage Therapy?

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 23-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3532

  Massage therapy plays a significant part in many pain management approaches. Massage is commonly used to treat a wide variety of health conditions and can provide some really positive results for chronic pain patients. Massage therapy is defined as, “patterned and purposeful manipulation of soft tissue for therapeutic purposes to prevent or reduce pain, spasm, tension or stress and to promote health and wellness,” as this 2019 study explains.

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  Injuries to Look For After a Car Accident

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 20-Jan-2023 | No of views: 2828

  You may wonder why you need to “look for” injuries. After a car accident, injuries are obvious, right? Not always. You can walk away from an accident thinking you’re fine and then start feeling worse over the next few days or weeks because some injuries may have delayed symptoms. No matter when your pain appears, you can turn to pain experts. They have years of experience treating auto injuries and providing comprehensive care that includes advanced pain medicine, regenerative medicine, and medication management.

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  Pain Management: Discograms

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 18-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3213

  Advanced Diagnostic Testing to Examine Spinal Discs - A discogram is a type of diagnostic test that can examine intervertebral spinal discs. It works by injecting a special dye into the injured disc and viewing it using an x-ray. The dye can help locate the injured disc and evaluate an appropriate treatment plan for relieving pain. The interventional pain management specialist uses discograms to help diagnose what may be causing significant back pain.

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  What is Music Therapy and Can It Treat Chronic Pain?

  Tags: Back Pain | Posted on: 16-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3013

  Let’s explore what music therapy is and how it can be used to treat chronic pain. Music can be a powerful tool. When you hear a specific song, it can evoke a memory. Think about when you hear a song from your childhood or teen years. It takes you right back to that time and feels extremely familiar, whether that’s positively or negatively. When you play an instrument or sing a song, it gives you a creative way to express your feelings.

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  How Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Work?

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 13-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3060

  Have you ever wondered why your pain won’t seem to go away? Well, you aren’t alone. Pain is a complex process and long-term, or chronic pain differs greatly from short-term, or acute pain. See Where Does Chronic Pain Come From? to better understand why your pain is persisting. What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation and How Does a Spinal Cord Stimulator Work? - While there are many options to treat chronic pain, one of the more long-term solutions is the use of a spinal cord stimulator. The name “spinal cord stimulator” may sound intimidating, but it works a lot like a pacemaker except for your nerves instead of your heart.

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  Pain Management: Epidural Steroid Injections

  Tags: Pain Management, Back Pain | Posted on: 11-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3132

  About Epidural Steroid Injections - Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are used to treat severe pain in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas of the spine. The steroid injection is made up of a corticosteroid and an anesthetic numbing agent and is delivered into the spinal nerve. It is typically a solution that allows for healing and rehabilitation of the spine, as it works to reduce inflammation and swelling.

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  Why Women and Men Experience Pain Differently

  Tags: Pain Management | Posted on: 09-Jan-2023 | No of views: 3387

  Women and men experience pain differently, but why and how? This article takes you through the science behind gender differences in pain. A great deal of research shows that women and men perceive and experience pain differently, including acute and chronic pain. It’s been proven that women experience greater levels of pain than men in reaction to the same painful stimuli. Women also experience more distress and suffering concerning pain. What you might be wondering is why this is the case! Let’s take a look at the factors involved.

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