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You’ve lived with chronic pain for a long time, and it feels as though it’ll never stop. Traditional treatments have failed. Is there hope? Yes. You may be a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation.

Knee pain is common and, depending on the cause, can take a long time to heal. But platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy uses your body’s natural healing factors to expedite the process. Read on to learn more.

With stay-at-home orders in place during the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are far less active than usual. For most, being quarantined means adopting a sedentary lifestyle. Unfortunately, being seated for the majority of the day, day in and day out,...

If you suffer from lumbar arthritis, you know that it can cause disruptive pain and discomfort all day long. Before, surgical treatments may have been your only option for long-lasting pain relief.

As an athlete, you understand the strain that any sport can put on your body. From sprained ankles to torn ACLs, the life of an athlete can be riddled with injuries.

Stem cell therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that can speed healing and tissue regeneration for a wide range of conditions. In particular, stem cell therapy can be highly effective in the treatment of sports injuries.

Most people associate muscle pain with an injury or chronic condition. But, the truth is that muscle pain is most commonly caused by stress and tension. Here, we’ll learn more about the connection between stress and pain, as well as...

A stem cell therapy developed by the Belgian company Promethera has improved symptoms, such as jaundice, in patients with acute liver failure, a condition with no effective treatments.

Roughly half of the clients I see all have the same complaint – neck and shoulder pain. We develop neck pain for a myriad of different reasons such as stress, poor posture, poor work place ergonomics, poor pillow support or even because of...

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition that mainly affects the joints. Stem cell therapy is a relatively new area of research that is showing promise in treating autoimmune conditions such as this.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease. Your immune system attacks your central nervous system and damages your nerve fibers. That makes it hard for your brain to “talk” with the rest of your body and causes symptoms like weakness,...

Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) is an injectable muscle paralytic drug used for migraine prevention. It had been approved as a medical treatment for severe muscle rigidity and for cosmetic use to smooth out wrinkles before it was approved by the U.S.

Maybe it’s a bit of slouchy posture, or carrying around a kiddo. Perhaps it’s that overcrowded heavy handbag or hovering over your smartphone. Whatever the cause, your back pain is no joke.

What Is It? Nerve damage, what doctors call neuropathy, is a common complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Peripheral means the nerves in your feet, hands, legs, or arms are affected.

Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the many types of arthritis and is an autoimmune disorder. In patients with rheumatoid arthritis, the immune system attacks different parts of joints by generating cellular responses and...

You might have strained a muscle, damaged a bone, or at worst developed cancer. Learn the medical reasons behind chronic lower back pain.

Peripheral neuropathy is a set of symptoms caused by damage to the nerves that are away from the brain and spinal cord. These distant nerves are called peripheral nerves.

Back pain is a common problem that can interfere with a person’s work and personal life. Fortunately, many home remedies exist to help relieve bothersome back pain.

Massage helps promote proper neurological function throughout the body which translates to the brain better perceiving its environment. The brain works similarly as a computer. It is receiving a constant stream of sensory (input) signals...

Regularly working in massages from a trained professional can positively impact your workout regime.

Are you a serial sitter? Unfortunately, nowadays most of us tend to be. When you lead an inactive lifestyle where you spend a lot of your time — professionally or personally — seated, your posture, and eventually your health take the brunt of the blow.

Peripheral nerves are thin structures located in your arms, legs and throughout your body. When one or more of these nerves become damaged (as a result of an underlying disease process, medication, or infection, to name a few),...

How exercise helps knee arthritis Arthritis affects millions of people around the world. Two of the most common types are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Both types often lead to knee pain.

It’s 6 a.m., your alarm is screaming at you to rise and shine. It’s time to hit the ground running after a restless night of sleep, make breakfast for the kids, pack bags, jump in the shower and begin the mad rush through traffic to school and work.

There is a lot of debate around stem cell treatment, and it is helpful for potential patients to understand what stem cells are and the issues surrounding their use in arthritis therapy.

Arthritis touches an estimated 91 million American adults — 30 percent of whom are ages 18 to 64 — according to the Arthritis Foundation. The condition, which refers to joint pain or joint disease, can cause pain and long-term joint damage.

Did you know that more than 80 percent of the population deals with lower back pain? Think about it: so much of what we do on a daily basis, whether it’s moving or sitting, involves the back. Humans are constantly twisting, sitting, reaching, and lifting.

People with rheumatoid arthritis(RA) know all too well the inflammation and pain that come with the disease. Although there’s no “RA diet” that treats the condition, some foods can lower inflammation in your body. And because they’re good for you,...

When in pain or plagued with a headache, most people turn to pain relievers like Aspirin or Ibuprofen. If those don’t help, the next step is usually to go see a doctor for a prescription pain killer, some of which can be become dangerously addicting.

No one drug or therapy alone is effective — but a comprehensive approach can ease symptoms That achy pain, mild swelling and stiffness in your knee after not being active? That’s osteoarthritis. And it’s common, especially as we age.

Arthritis is one of the most common causes of joint pain. There are many types of arthritis, but most will start with similar symptoms. These symptoms can worsen over time, and while there are steps that you can take to...

We’ve all seen it on TV or in a movie. The scene is tense and the patient is doing poorly. The doctor calls out urgently. Retractor! Scalpel! Suction! Massage Table! Wait a minute …. Massage table? Did Dr. House ever scream for body oil?

Suffering from arthritis aches and pains? Try these foods, exercises, and home remedies that bring on pain relief naturally. Sip ginger tea Numerous studies have found that ginger can mimic NSAIDs, the front-line drugs for arthritis pain relief.

Sleep Better When you have back pain, sleeping can be hard. It can be a vicious cycle because when you don’t get enough sleep, your back pain may feel worse. A poor sleep position can also aggravate back pain. Try lying on your side.

Even if you avoid your triggers and practice healthy habits, you may still experience migraines. Here are some home remedies that might bring relief.

Tendinitis is inflammation or irritation of a tendon — the thick fibrous cords that attach muscle to bone. The condition causes pain and tenderness just outside a joint. While tendinitis can occur in any of your tendons,...

Overview Hip pain at night can wake you up during the night or make it nearly impossible to fall asleep in the first place. The pain can come from the position you sleep in, or it could be caused by something else.

Tip 1 of 10 – Use Ergonomic Cooking Tools Arthritis pain, especially affecting the hands, fingers, wrists, elbows, and shoulders, can make simple cooking tasks more difficult. Ergonomic, lightweight cooking tools which have easy grips and...

Text neck is the term used to describe the neck pain and damage sustained from looking down at your cell phone, tablet, or other wireless devices too frequently and for too long.

“What causes arthritis” is a complicated question. There is more than one cause, just as there is more than one type of arthritis. Actually, there are over 100 types of arthritis. The vast nature of the condition itself should give you a sense of...

Everyone loves the luxury of getting a massage. Whether it’s a special treat during that elusive tropical vacation, part of a medical rehabilitation program for an athletic injury, or to fight off pain, the reasons people seek out...

You work hard all week, so when the weekend finally rolls around, you want to play just as hard. There’s nothing like a few rounds of golf, a hike in the mountains, or an intense workout at the gym to help you feel recharged.

Diet tips to treat inflammation There’s truth to the adage “you are what you eat.” It’s especially relevant when managing inflammation and reducing swelling in your joints. While some foods can make things worse, ...

As you consider starting an arthritis exercise program, understand what’s within your limits and what level of exercise is likely to give you results. Exercise is crucial for people with arthritis. It increases strength and flexibility,...

Social Security recognizes peripheral neuropathy and diabetic neuropathy as disabling when it severely affects movement.

Diagnosis During the physical exam, your doctor will check your joints for swelling, redness, and warmth. He or she will also want to see how well you can move your joints. Depending on the type of arthritis suspected,...

“It has been verified through scientific exploration that more than 80 percent of all diseases are due to stress and strain that originate in the mind and reflect on the body.”

Your nervous system is involved in everything your body does, from regulating your breathing to controlling your muscles and sensing heat and cold.

It might sound counterintuitive, but if you have knee osteoarthritis, you should make exercise a priority. Here are knee stretches and strengthening exercises to try.

A joint forms where the ends of two bones come together (e.g., hip, knee, elbow, shoulder, finger). Most of our joints facilitate movement. In normal anatomy, joint components stabilize the joint, allow bones to move freely,...

Feeling stiff when you first wake up in the morning is a common problem associated with arthritis. Morning stiffness causes you to hurt all over as you get out of bed. As you take your first steps,...

A sense of dread comes over many arthritis sufferers as winter approaches. They can feel it in their bones—no pun intended. Cold weather can exacerbate joint pain and joint stiffness. ‘Tis the season to be uncomfortable.

You may not think your lower back has much of a role in running, but it plays a pivotal part in the kinetic chain that powers your running mechanics. How? Let’s break it down.

Whenever you hear the word “pinch,” you know it’s not going to be good. When you were a kid, getting a pinch sucked, and giving one was basically asking for a timeout. And who hasn’t been told they would “just feel a pinch” during...

Sciatica’s (pronounced sigh-AT-eh-ka) hallmarks are pain and numbness that radiates down the leg, often below the knee. In nine out of 10 cases, sciatica is caused by a displaced disk in the lower spine.

In a typical stem cell transplant for cancer very high doses of chemo are used, sometimes along with radiation therapy, to try to kill all the cancer cells. This treatment also kills the stem cells in the bone marrow. Soon after treatment,...

Do you deal with lower back pain? You’re not alone. The Global Burden of Disease study named lower back pain the leading cause of disability across the globe.

A two-step screening process is typically used to determine whether a person is a good candidate for spinal cord stimulation. The first step is based on the person’s medical condition and begins with a thorough assessment by the doctor.

If you’re experiencing chronic nerve pain, you might have noticed some changes in your skin lately. It may give you some peace of mind to know that this is a common side effect.

Aching back got you down? You’re not alone. According to the American Chiropractic Association, half of Americans report back back pain symptoms each year. While there’s a lot you can do in your daily life,...

Stem cells and derived products offer great promise for new medical treatments. Learn about stem cell types, current and possible uses, ethical issues, and the state of research and practice.

If you live with chronic neck pain, you know how hard it can be to find relief from your symptoms.

“What causes arthritis” is a complicated question. There is more than one cause, just as there is more than one type of arthritis. Actually, there are over 100 types of arthritis.

Back pain is a common reason for absence from work and for seeking medical treatment. It can be uncomfortable and debilitating.

Overview Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss work, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people have back pain at least once.

Sciatica itself is not a condition, but a very uncomfortable symptom of many potential problems in the back, pelvis, and hip. People with sciatica often experience pain running through the buttocks and down the back of the leg.

The marvelous strength and flexibility that’s engineered into your lower back also make it susceptible to developing lots of problems. And because of the many nerves that run throughout the spine and into the rest of your body,...

People whose back or neck pain has not been relieved by back surgery or other treatments may have another option to consider: spinal cord stimulation. Around the world, some 14,000 patients undergo spinal cord stimulator implants each year.

Overview Peripheral neuropathy, a result of damage to your peripheral nerves, often causes weakness, numbness and pain, usually in your hands and feet. It can also affect other areas of your body.

Are you wondering if the pain and stiffness in your hips, knees, or fingers are caused by arthritis? Here’s how you and your doctor can decide. Hardly anyone escapes the annoyance of occasional aches and pains, especially as they age.

Lower back pain not only affects a person’s daily life but can also disturb their sleep. Furthermore, poor bed posture can worsen or even cause a backache. So, what are the best sleeping positions for lower back pain?

Clinical research regarding stem cell therapy benefits has grown dramatically in recent decades. The most promising thing about stem cell therapy — and similar prolotherapy treatments including PRP — is that they offer relief for...

The most common causes of muscle pain are tension, stress, overuse and minor injuries. This type of pain is usually localized, affecting just a few muscles or a small part of your body.

Perhaps you bent the wrong way while lifting something heavy. Or you’re dealing with a degenerative condition like arthritis. Whatever the cause, once you have low back pain, it can be hard to shake. About one in four Americans say...

The lower back is where majority of the motion in your spine takes place. This is also the part of the back that is most likely to wear down over time or sustain injury due to these movable parts.

Ah, desk jobs. True, they’re temperature-controlled and don’t get you too dirty, but they can also be a big source of aches, such as back pain and neck pain. Sitting in one place for hours at a time often leads to a tight neck, shoulders,...

Get Seat Smart Book your flight as early as you can for the best seat choices. If you can afford it or have reward points, upgrading to business or first class may be worth the extra comfort. In coach, exit row seats have more legroom.

An international conference held in Madison last April offered an enticing glimpse into the future of stem cell therapies.

Pain is uncomfortable for everybody; from a small cut leading to minor pain or a serious  musculoskeletal injury that results in chronic pain, there is a wide range of levels of suffering  that one may experience as a result of pain.

Dealing with chronic or acute pain can be mentally and physically challenging especially if the pain cannot be alleviated with medication alone. The solution is to seek pain relief methods that are ideal and will help you improve the quality of...

There are over 50 million Americans who suffer from chronic back pain. These people cannot enjoy a full and active life unless they get into a pain treatment program that can give them the pain relief that they need. Pain management doctors in...

Back pain can disrupt your ability to work, take care of your family, and perform daily tasks. Whether you’ve been suffering from back pain for a few months or many years, newer, more effective options for pain relief are available.

People experience two types of pain, acute pain and chronic pain. Acute pain is a normal sensation that is often triggered by the nervous system to alert you that something is wrong with a certain part of the body.

Chronic illnesses affect more than half of the adult population in the US. They include conditions like HIV, Crohn’s disease and lupus. Close friends and family members often want to help but sometimes make comments that worsen the situation.

Lumbar herniated disc can result in serious pain that patients often describe as a burning sensation from the spine towards the leg. The disc pain can occur at different locations and this determines the most suitable treatment option.

The spine is connected, at different levels, by face joints that are fed by smaller branches of the large spinal nerves. These nerves are called medial branch nerves and they carry pain signals from the joints to the brain.

Primary Care Physicians and pain management doctors all play important, though distinct rolesin the treatment process. Primary care physicians are the first medical professionals you will see whenever you experience any injuries or symptoms of...

According to the International Association for the Study of Pain, pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience. Pain is not what occurs at the periphery, there is the suffering component of pain, which is also important to recognize.

Research shows that people who work on a computer daily are more likely to experience back and neck pain at some point in their lives. Habits like hunching over the computer can put a strain on the spine and cause serious pain.

The beginning of a back pain issue is usually unforeseen and can be sudden or worsen over a period of time. Knowing the type of pain you are experiencing can go a long way in getting the right treatment.

While there are many ways to reduce stress at work, it’s easy to get caught up in your anxiety and forget to take care of yourself. The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed, review these tips...

Neck pains are less common than back pains but there are a significantly large number of people who suffer from neck pain across the world. This particular pain can be around the neck alone or can involve the arms and shoulders.

From a sedentary lifestyle and poor diet to slumped posture and chronic conditions, back pain may be caused by a combination of factors. Fortunately, many of them are within your control. Whether you’re currently experiencing back pain or want to prevent

Back pains are becoming more and more common in modern day. The pains are brought on by different causes but overall they affect the performance and well-being of the people affected.

Although back pain can be the result of a trauma like a sport injury or a fall, many people experience back pain because of everyday activities done the wrong way.

Epidural steroid injections or ESIs are a common treatment for different parts of lower limbs and lower back pain. This non-surgical form of pain management has been in use since the 1950s.

Failing to manage your chronic pain can lead to significant mental and physical issues. Maybe it’s time to approach the situation head on. Look for practical ways to deal with chronic pain.

There is an alarming number of people suffering from chronic back pain today. Most of people live with the pain barely living up to their potential or enjoying a fulfilling life.

From arthritis to poor posture, heavy lifting and pregnancy, the causes of back pain are diverse. There is really no single cure for back pain. The best you can do is to take steps to manage your condition. In most cases, it gets better with time.

Back pain is such a common problem for most people that four out of five people will experience some form of back pain in their lives. It is the fifth most popular reason why people go to see the doctor.