Defining what is standard medical treatment nowadays can get a little complicated, as advances in treatments often are made by leapfrogging over older, more established methods. Two such examples are PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cell therapy, which have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Let’s take a look at PRP therapy and stem cell therapy, and how each one can help treat people for various health issues: How PRP Therapy Works PRP is a highly concentrated form of one’s own b ... [Read More]
Chronic Pain
How Does Biofeedback Work?
To understand biofeedback, one must first understand the difference between the autonomous (automatic) systems and the voluntary (controllable) systems that exist in the human body. The autonomous systems are involuntary, such as blood circulation. Biofeedback works by targeting certain areas of the body in order to evoke a desired response in an autonomous system, such as controlling your thoughts in order to lower your heart rate. While methods of old are still widely practiced, the advent ... [Read More]
Top 5 Treatments for Chronic Pain
Chronic pain – persistent pain that lasts for weeks, months, or even years after an injury – can not only be intolerable, but it’s also unnecessary. Realizing you have a problem with pain is the first step toward finding treatment that works for you. Here are the top five ways pain management experts deal with chronic pain: Over-the-Counter Medications and Topical Creams The most common types of over-the-counter (OTC) pain relievers are acetaminophen (Tylenol) – which helps relieve ... [Read More]
The Difference Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis
Unless you have a medical degree, you might be under the impression that arthritis is a singular condition – the inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness that only gets worse with age. Actually, however, there are several different types of arthritis. Two of the most common forms are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Even though their symptoms can be similar, there are significant differences between the two that are important to understand to determine t ... [Read More]
Most Common Conditions for Pelvic Pain
Women: Are you experiencing sharp pains, cramping, pressure, or heaviness deep in the area below your belly button and between your hips? And this feeling comes and goes, but is nevertheless persistent? Or do you have pain during a bowel movement, urination, or intercourse? The discomfort may be mild yet annoying, and it may become worse if you stand for long periods of time – or get better when you lie down. It could also be so severe that you can’t sleep or exercise, a ... [Read More]
