Chronic pain significantly affects not only your physical health, but also your mental and emotional well-being. Doctors often recommend lifestyle changes, medications, and physical therapy to address the pain. But what should you do if these methods are not effective, or if they are not as effective as before? Fortunately, you and your pain management specialist can explore other treatment options, one of which is the spinal cord stimulator. This is a tiny device that is implanted under your ... [Read More]
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Different Types of Leg Pain
No matter the reason for your leg pain, you can be sure that you will be severely impacted from doing the things you want, and need, to do. Here’s what you should know – pain is not normal, and it can be the result of any number of medical conditions. Here are a just a few of the many reasons why you may be suffering from leg pain, and what you can do about it. Shin Splints Pain in the shins, more commonly known as shin splints, usually are due to overuse or extreme impact or lack of proper ... [Read More]
Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is common for people of virtually all ages. The types of knee pain can be divided into three major categories, depending on its cause: First, there are acute knee injuries such as a broken bone, torn ligament (such as an ACL tear), or torn meniscus. Second, knee pain can be due to medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis or an infection. Third, there are chronic-use conditions such as osteoarthritis and bursitis in the knee. Identifying the exact cause of your knee ... [Read More]
Common Causes of Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of the most common issues Americans see doctors every year. Your knees are known as weight-bearing joints, which means they take on your body weight whenever you stand. This makes them prone to wear and tear issues, injuries, and conditions that other joints may not necessarily have the same risk level for. There are a variety of causes of knee pain. Finding out what the exact cause of your knee pain is an important step in finding relief. Fortunately, qualified physicians ... [Read More]
PRP Therapy for Knee Pain
The most common joint disorder, osteoarthritis can progressively impact your ability to exercise and move freely. You may feel stiffness in your joints, particularly in the knees, and pain often develops when bone and cartilage damage occurs. PRP therapy is a relatively new treatment for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis and other types of injury, including sports injury. There’s a lot of interest about the use of PRP for chronic problems such as osteoarthritis, with so many people looking ... [Read More]
