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In America, at least 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their life. Back pain is the leading complaint heard at doctors’ offices and is the number one cause of disability and missed worked days. Typically, treatment and management of back pain begin with conservative methods, such as rest, pain medication or physical therapy/physiotherapy. Although these types of conservative care help relieve pain, many cases of chronic back pain ultimately lead to invasive surgery.
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The holiday season can be a challenging time for pain management. For many, the transition to colder and more blustery weather means extra aches and pains. Beyond just the winter weather, the holidays can also be a time of added stress, excessive travel, poor eating (and drinking) habits, and too little sleep. All of this can lead to inopportune pain flare-ups that put a big “bah humbug” into your season’s festivities.
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What if I told you that, besides being generally unpleasant (to put it mildly), pain can also be deceiving and misleading? Yes! Pain can play tricks with our heads and fill us with thoughts that can be harmful and hold us back from getting better.
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A 2015 U.S. government study revealed that over 300,000 Americans are undergoing hip replacement surgeries annually. While that may not seem like a lot, the number is on a sharp increase. One important question is why. According to the study, more and more Americans are being diagnosed with osteoarthritis or deterioration of the joints. Because the hip joint is one of the most used in the body, more active people are more likely to see a faster breakdown of the structures that make up the joint. This is proven by an increasing number of patients under the age of 45 seeking hip replacement surgery, the study shows.
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It's a pretty simple fact. According to reports, over half of adults in the United States will develop osteoarthritis in one or both knees in their lifetime. This a statistic that's even more pronounced in older adults, and unfortunately chronic knee pain has the ability to severely limit activity in older adults when they crave mobility the most — during retirement years.
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We may not often think about it, but the shoulder is one of the most important joints in our entire body. The shoulder is one of the largest and most complex structures and is in near constant use. From signing your name to swinging a golf club, your shoulder is a key player in almost everything we do.
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One of the most common forms of arthritis, osteoarthritis, affects 27 million Americans. Osteoarthritis is often referred to as “wear and tear” on joints in the body and is generally accepted as part of the aging process. Osteoarthritis is caused by the breakdown of natural padding (cartilage) in joints like knees, hips and other weight-bearing joints.
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For people who suffer from chronic back pain from degenerative disc disease or damaged spinal facet joints, finding a long-term solution with lasting effects often can seem like a hopeless task. Treatments like invasive surgery or chiropractic care don’t work for everyone and often only provide short-term relief.
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If you're a casual observer of professional sports, then you know those common injuries to key players can have a huge impact on a team's wins and loss record. If you follow sports more closely, you know players and teams are constantly searching for alternative treatments to injuries that will have the athletes back in top form sooner.
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Don’t be surprised if the next time you see your pain doctor they suggest you go to an acupuncturist. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently released a recommendation that doctors get up to speed on complementary alternative therapies for treating pain including acupuncture and chiropractic treatment.
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