The hand is a complex and delicate structure with bones, muscles, ligaments, nerves, and tendons. Our hands are critical to most day to day activities. However, they are vulnerable to injuries, diseases, and conditions, which can cause pain. Experiencing hand pain can be debilitating as it can become a hurdle to daily activities and menial tasks. Cause of Hand Pain There are many causes of hand pain. You may be feeling hand pain due to an injury caused by an accident, an overuse injury, or a ... [Read More]
Chronic Pain
How Pain Management Physicians Can Treat Your Back Pain
Back pain, whether acute (sudden) or chronic, can affect how you live your life – everything from performing in the workplace to engaging in your favorite exercise to just doing things around the house. If you’ve decided that you want to do something about your back pain, consider seeing a pain management physician. A pain management physician is trained, skilled, and experienced in treating pain in various parts of the body, such as hand pain, arm pain, abdominal pain, and back pain. A pain m ... [Read More]
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition of continual pain that affects only one part of the body, such as an arm, leg, hand, or foot. The pain is usually considered to be an overreaction to an injury or trauma. The “regional” factor is what makes this condition different from fibromyalgia, which is body-wide pain. The cause of complex regional pain syndrome is believed to be damage to a peripheral nerve during the trauma that caused the injury; however, the affected nerve ... [Read More]
Treatments For Arthritis In Your Hands
Arthritis is one of the leading causes of hand pain. Arthritis is the deterioration of the joints and the cartilage located at the joints. Arthritis in the hands is characterized by pain, stiffness, and weakness in the fingers and hands. Individuals with arthritis find it difficult to do simple tasks such as twisting open a jar or holding a glass. These difficulties in completing daily tasks can be very disheartening and can reduce your quality of life. Fortunately, individuals with arthritis ... [Read More]
What is Causing My Foot Pain?
We all experience foot pain at some point or another. So, when is it okay to ignore the foot pain and when is it time to seek medical attention? Generally speaking, if your foot pain lasts a few hours and goes away after resting, it’s okay to go without medical attention. However, if the pain does not subside after a few hours, you suffered an injury that caused the pain to develop, or if the foot pain is recurring, it's time to see a doctor. There are a variety of causes of foot pain. Let’s tak ... [Read More]
