Joints are the places in your body where two or more bones meet. Examples include your knee, ankle, elbow, and shoulder. Any discomfort that you feel in these areas is referred to as joint pain. It is very common for people to experience joint pain at some point in their lifetime. The pain you feel may range from mild to severe and may be characterized by a sharp pain or a stabbing sensation. Joint pain may be accompanied by other symptoms, such as swelling and stiffness. There is a long ... [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]
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]
How Does PRP Therapy Work
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is a medical procedure that helps the body heal faster from injuries and surgical procedures. Medical professionals have used PRP therapy since the 1990s to help elite athletes heal quicker so they can return to the playing field. After success in sports medicine, the procedure became popular for the general public. If you are seeking a way to manage your pain and heal injuries like the pros, PRP therapy may be a great option for you. But how does PRP therapy ... [Read More]
Medical Acupuncture in 2018
Acupuncture has been recognized as a medical technique effective in treating a range of conditions. As part of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years. Thought by many to be mysterious and non-scientific, medical science has uncovered the physiological effects that acupuncture has on the body. Medical acupuncture is a term for the practice of acupuncture by licensed physicians. So why does inserting thin needles into certain areas of the skin ... [Read More]
