Numbness is a loss of feeling in a certain part of your body that’s sometimes accompanied by another sensation, such as a pins-and-needles burning, or tingling. Numbness can happen anywhere in the body; it can be isolated to one area, like a foot or on one of both sides of the body. Thankfully, there are treatment methods available to help with numbness. One of those treatments is interventional pain management. We’ve all had that feeling of pins and needles when our foot falls asleep. But som ... [Read More]
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PRP vs. Stem Cell Therapy: What Are the Differences?
Defining what is standard medical treatment nowadays can get a little complicated, as advances in treatments often are made by leapfrogging over older, more established methods. Two such examples are PRP (platelet-rich plasma) and stem cell therapy, which have skyrocketed in popularity in recent years. Let’s take a look at PRP therapy and stem cell therapy, and how each one can help treat people for various health issues: How PRP Therapy Works PRP is a highly concentrated form of one’s own b ... [Read More]
How Does Biofeedback Work?
To understand biofeedback, one must first understand the difference between the autonomous (automatic) systems and the voluntary (controllable) systems that exist in the human body. The autonomous systems are involuntary, such as blood circulation. Biofeedback works by targeting certain areas of the body in order to evoke a desired response in an autonomous system, such as controlling your thoughts in order to lower your heart rate. While methods of old are still widely practiced, the advent ... [Read More]
Initial Symptoms of Carpal Tunnel
From the cashier at the bank to the typist transcribing your doctor’s notes, it’s easy to find someone wearing a wrist brace to accommodate their carpal tunnel syndrome. With our constant texting, swiping and typing, carpal tunnel syndrome has become one of the most commonly diagnosed maladies having to do with modern technology. But carpal tunnel syndrome is so much more. Here’s what you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome – what it is and some initial symptoms. What is carpal tunnel synd ... [Read More]
Exercises that Ease the Pain of Hand Arthritis
The hand contains 27 different bones. While that may seem like a small number, arthritic hand pain can at times feel like every bone is on fire. Arthritis in the hands may stem from the normal wear and tear of osteoarthritis or from the autoimmune disorder known as rheumatoid arthritis. No matter the kind of arthritis, gentle exercises can help to relieve pain and reduce inflammation. Here are how a few simple exercises can provide much-needed relief for arthritic hands. Stress Balls Simply ... [Read More]
