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Tendinitis vs. Arthritis: Which Do I Have?
Tendinitis vs. Arthritis: Which Do I Have? Tendinitis and arthritis both involve inflammation. However, they affect very different parts of your body, which means they require very different treatments. So how do you know what’s to blame for your symptoms? Keep reading to learn more. Jun 7th, 2021
Am I a Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
Am I a Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator? If you suffer from chronic pain that hasn’t responded to first-line treatments, few solutions offer the hope of relief better than a spinal cord stimulator. Read on to learn more about spinal cord stimulation. May 3rd, 2021
Am I a Good Candidate for PRP Therapy?
Am I a Good Candidate for PRP Therapy? PRP therapy is a safe, proven treatment for chronic and acute pain, including pain caused by many sports injuries. Still, it’s not always the best treatment for everyone. Here’s how to tell if you’re a good candidate. Apr 13th, 2021
When to See a Doctor about Hip Pain
When to See a Doctor about Hip Pain Hip pain that’s immediate and intense requires an urgent visit to the doctor, but what about lingering, nagging pain? If hip pain interferes with your quality of life and ability to do the things you love, it’s time to make an appointment. Mar 14th, 2021
Stem Cell Injections for Back Pain: Can They Help?
Stem Cell Injections for Back Pain: Can They Help? One in five Americans reports chronic pain, and topping that list are problems along your spine, namely in your back and neck. Explore how stem cell therapy may hold the key for relief from hard-to-treat back pain. Feb 9th, 2021
Ketamine Infusions for Treatment-Resistant Pain
Ketamine Infusions for Treatment-Resistant Pain Living with chronic pain can disrupt your physical, mental, and emotional health and affect your quality of life. If you’ve tried multiple treatments without success, it might be time to consider ketamine infusions. Jan 10th, 2021
Understanding Trigger Point Injections
Understanding Trigger Point Injections Tight, knotted muscles in your back, neck, arms, or legs can cause pain that radiates to other points of your body. Read on to learn how trigger point injections can offer relief from this pain. Dec 1st, 2020
Medical Marijuana and its Effect on Chronic Pain
Medical Marijuana and its Effect on Chronic Pain The high rate of chronic pain is, in part, a contributor to the opioid crisis in the United States, so patients and doctors alike seek treatments that bypass side effects and addiction. Medical marijuana is showing potential as an opiate alternative. Nov 1st, 2020
When an Epidural Steroid Injection is the Best Solution for Back Pain
When an Epidural Steroid Injection is the Best Solution for Back Pain Back pain is the leading cause of job-related disability in the United States and 80% of the population deals with the issue at some point in their lives. To fight back against stubborn back pain, here’s how an epidural steroid injection can help. […]
5 Risk Factors That Can Lead to a Herniated Disc
5 Risk Factors That Can Lead to a Herniated Disc Back pain can happen suddenly or sneak up on you when you least expect it. Herniated discs are a major cause of pain that radiates down the back. Find out five factors you should work to mitigate that put you more at risk. Sep 10th, […]