In recent years, combating the rise in opioid dependency has become a national priority. Opioids are prescribed to treat pain – but with prolonged use, their pain-relieving effects can lessen, your pain may worsen, and your body can develop a dependency that is extremely difficult to overcome. Fortunately, there is a treatment for adults with an opioid addiction called the Probuphine implant. This implant involves a procedure in which a doctor inserts four tiny implants, each containing the m ... [Read More]
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In September 2018, the Centers for Disease Control released a new report following a survey of 33,000 Americans; it stated that 50 million Americans (more than 20 percent of the population) suffer from chronic pain. Even more harrowing is the fact that 20 million people in that group live with what is known as “high-impact” chronic pain; this type of hindrance can prevent participation in social and work activities, and significantly reduce one’s overall quality of life. Thankfully, the business ... [Read More]
Sciatica Pain Treatment Options
The sciatic nerve is a large nerve that comes from either side of the lower spine and travels through the pelvis and buttocks, along the back of each upper leg before it divides at the knee into branches that go to the feet. As many as 4 out of every 10 people will get sciatica, or irritation of the sciatic nerve, at some point in their life. This can be caused by anything that puts pressure on or irritates this nerve. Sciatica pain can vary widely, from a mild ache to a sharp, burning sensation ... [Read More]
Why Does Endometriosis Cause Intense Pain?
Endometriosis is a common disorder of the female reproductive organs, affecting more than 11 percent of women in their reproductive age. It happens when the tissue that lines the uterus (the endometrium) develops outside of the uterus, and it becomes attached to other organs of your body. Endometriosis usually occurs around the pelvic area or in the abdominal cavity, such as the ovaries, uterus, or intestines. Understandably, this can be extremely painful for women, especially during their ... [Read More]
What Is Chronic Pain?
When you feel physical pain, you are experiencing your body’s natural reaction to an injury or illness. It’s the way your nerves send a warning to your brain that something isn’t right. Pain will typically go away once the cause of the pain is gone or has healed – but chronic pain is different. Chronic pain is perpetual, lasting long after the initial cause of it. Pain is considered chronic pain if it lasts longer than 6 months. It can be emotionally and physically taxing to experience pain ... [Read More]
