IMPROVING LIFE, ONE PATIENT AT A TIME
If your grandmother ever told you to sit up straight or to stand tall, she was actually on to something. Way back in the day, our parents and grandparents knew that good posture was a good thing. Maybe they didn't exactly know why. But still,...
Diabetes patients are vulnerable to neuropathy but may easily miss the symptoms. Since these signs can have serious health impact, it is important to know what these signs are so that they can seek help in time. Symptoms of Neuropathy Many of the symptoms of neuropathy appear...
Migraine is a severe type of headache that is recurring. A migraine can be debilitating and last hours or even days. If you've ever suffered a migraine, you know it's not an ordinary headache. It often causes throbbing pain, usually only on one side of your...
A bulging disc refers to a condition in which an intervertebral disc protrudes or bulges out of its place, from between the vertebrae. This can press upon a surrounding nerve roots and result in pain. Intervertebral discs are gel-filled pads that act like shock absorbers,...
Neck pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain. Some patients may benefit from anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and other pain treatments, but these first-line remedies don’t work for all for others. Failure to obtain relief with these treatments often means that it’s time...
‘Text neck’ refers to the condition that results from poor posture due to excessive time spent on our smartphones. Your head weighs about 12 pounds. The neck bends down and forward to look at the screen and the weight on the cervical spine increases. This...
An important part of an active lifestyle is engaging in exercise or sports. However, that also makes you vulnerable to injuries. From minor strains and sprains to serious injuries, pain management doctors can help you with non- or minimally invasive treatments and injury prevention. Strains and...
Back pain, especially lower back pain, can be one of the most painful and debilitating conditions you ever experience. One common cause of back pain is a herniated disc. The bones of the spine, or vertebrae, are separated and cushioned by spongy disc-like structures (intervertebral discs)...
You may have heard of various specialties in medicine, such as cardiology and orthopedics. But do you know about doctors who specialize in chronic pain medicine – the Pain Specialists, also known as Pain doctors. Pain management and treatment includes various types of techniques and treatment...
If you are suffering from a rotator cuff injury or a condition, such as arthritis, you may be experiencing debilitating shoulder pain that interrupts your daily life, work and even sleep. If medications, surgery, and physical therapy have not been able to relieve your shoulder pain,...