Is your pain so predictable it’s as if it has a schedule? You’re not imagining that your pain is flaring up at specific times of the day, like first thing in the morning or getting louder as the house gets quiet. Pain doesn’t just “happen”. There are real biological and practical reasons behind it.[1] One …
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Living with chronic pain can be exhausting, frustrating and at times, overwhelming, especially when rest, medications or traditional treatments haven’t brought relief. Thankfully, modern pain management offers far more than pain pills. Today’s specialists use a wide range of procedures designed to target pain at its source, calm irritated nerves, stabilize a painful spine, and …
Losing a limb doesn’t always mean losing the pain in the absent extremity. Many people continue to feel very real sensations and sometimes even severe pain in a limb that’s no longer there. This is called phantom limb pain, and it’s not imaginary or psychological; it’s neurological and well-documented in medical science.[1] One of the …
Living with chronic pain can be a chore, but finding a comprehensive plan that manages your pain shouldn’t be. Your treatment plan shouldn’t shackle you to the prescription counter or constant doctor appointments. More pain specialists are turning to non-opioid strategies: using medications that are not opioids plus interventional pain management options, therapies, lifestyle support …
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If you’re an adult living with scoliosis, you’re not imagining the back pain, stiffness and fatigue. It’s common and can truly interfere with your daily life. Just like the cartilage in your knees wears down over time, the cushioning in your spine does the same. This gradual wear and tear leads to a side-to-side spinal …
You don’t realize how much you use your elbows until they start to hurt! Daily activities you may take for granted, such as pouring coffee, typing, brushing your hair, or even reaching for the seatbelt, may become painful or even impossible. Resting on your elbows? Not an option anymore! A little ache might seem like …
To all the brave men and women who have served our country — we see you, and we thank you. You showed courage in uniform and continue to show strength every day. For many veterans, that strength includes living with a difficult, often silent companion: chronic pain. If you’re one of the many veterans managing …
If you’ve ever been told you might need an injection for pain relief for your back, neck, or a joint, you may have wondered why your doctor wants an MRI first. It’s not just about confirming what hurts; it’s about seeing exactly what’s going on beneath the surface so your treatment can be as precise …
Today’s specialists use a whole-body, multidisciplinary approach that often includes non- and minimally invasive procedures, physical therapy, lifestyle changes, and minimally invasive treatments. Gone are the days of just writing pain medicine prescriptions. Modern pain management focuses on reducing or eliminating pain, avoiding surgery when possible, and limiting long-term reliance on medications. Whether your treatment …
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Many people assume living with chronic pain is something that happens only in later life, but it doesn’t discriminate. While your risk does increase as you get older, it can affect children, teens, young adults, mid-life adults, newly retired folks or anyone in between whose body has decided to wage war against itself.[1; 2] Often, …
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