Joint pain caused by arthritis may be relieved without the use of medication. This may come as a shock to patients who are accustomed to reaching for medication to ease their pain symptoms. However, there are plenty of other options that you may not know are being used in joint pain treatment. Doctors across the country are avoiding prescribing medication to patients with chronic pain. Below you will find non-pharmacologic treatment options that exist for joint pain. Acupuncture Acupuncture is ... [Read More]
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Natural Joint Pain Treatment Options
Joint pain is a common issue for millions of people. A variety of pain relief solutions are available, but some options, like prescription drugs, can cause unwanted side effects and addiction. Fortunately, you can find natural joint pain treatments from pain doctors at Balcones Pain Consultants in Austin, TX. Below are some examples of natural joint pain treatments that may work for you. Acupuncture Acupuncture is a natural treatment that consists of a practitioner placing thin needles into ... [Read More]
How Can Acupuncture Relieve Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain can make you miserable and prevent you from doing a lot of the things you enjoy. You are probably familiar with quick fixes like icing, applying heat, or taking NSAIDs to find temporary pain relief. But have you ever considered acupuncture? Used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years, acupuncture is one of the world’s oldest healing methods. Its versatility makes it a good treatment for a variety of ailments including chronic pain. If you are tired of suffering from ... [Read More]
Holistic Pain Treatments
In recent years, the medical community started to realize the many benefits of a holistic approach to pain management. The medical definition of “holistic” is treatment of the whole person, including mental and social factors in addition to symptoms of a disease. In other words, management and relief of chronic pain – no matter the cause – is approached from a variety of disciplines that take into account all contributing factors affecting the patient’s well-being. A holistic approach to pain ... [Read More]
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 ... [Read More]