Pain is expected with arthritis. Inflammation in the joints causes pain. Swelling and stiffness are common symptoms that accompany arthritis and, depending on the severity of the disease and the type of arthritis, the symptoms can range from mild to extreme and will decrease the affected person’s range of motion. Pain symptoms increase over time as the condition worsens. A number of factors cause arthritic pain. A few follow below. Cartilage Depletion Cartilage cushions the bones in their s ... [Read More]
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What Conditions Cause Leg Pain?
What conditions cause leg pain? What conditions don’t cause leg pain? The legs support the body undergirding its weight, so it’s understandable that wear and tear and constant overuse would cause pain in the legs. However, there are many other causes that attribute to leg pain. Any condition that affects the makeup of the legs can cause pain. Tendons, blood vessels, muscles, joints, nerves, etc., running through the legs are all parts that can be attacked by a number of disorders or con ... [Read More]
Biofeedback and IBS: How it Can Help
If you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) you know how painful and embarrassing it can be when you feel like you “gotta go.” When you have abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhea, or constipation it’s difficult to feel happy or excited about anything in life. You’re constantly looking for the easiest route to the bathroom and when you’re gone you miss the important parts; that epic movie scene, your place in line, or your kid’s name at graduation. If you’re fed up with staying in the stalls, bi ... [Read More]
2018 Trends in Pain Management
Pain relief is one of the top concerns with patients and physicians alike. With doctors wary of prescribing opioid pain relief and patients taking more ownership of their treatment methods, it’s important to keep a keen eye on trends in pain management options. If you’re involved in the medical field, or are a patient looking for a better way to manage your pain, take a look at this year’s trends. Electrical Stimulation Devices Electrical stimulation therapy is growing to be one of the most eff ... [Read More]
PRP: Myths Debunked
Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy (PRP therapy) is a treatment in which a patient’s blood is extracted and then concentrated into an enhanced sample of stem cells used to help treat acute and chronic soft tissue injuries, such as in the joints, tendons, ligaments, muscle, connective, tissue and cartilage. There are plenty of claims regarding the results of PRP and the procedure. If you’re considering PRP or think it could work for you, make sure you separate the fact from fiction before you move for ... [Read More]
