If you struggle with chronic pain, especially in your back or neck, your posture can influence the issue in both directions: Bad posture can exacerbate the issue, while good posture may help alleviate some of your discomfort.
Sep 2nd, 2020
If you struggle with chronic pain, especially in your back or neck, your posture can influence the issue in both directions: Bad posture can exacerbate the issue, while good posture may help alleviate some of your discomfort.
The human nervous system is incredibly complex and there’s much we still don’t understand, which is certainly true of phantom limb pain. Thankfully, we do have effective solutions for managing the pain and discomfort.
Spoiler alert: Most forms of arthritis aren’t curable, yet, but we’re making great inroads in managing joint diseases of all kinds. Read on to explore how we can help you lead a happy and active life when you have arthritis.
If you’re among the millions of Americans who struggle with debilitating and chronic migraines, there’s hope in the form of BOTOX® injections, which can reduce their frequency. Here’s a closer look at why you may want to consider BOTOX.
Commonwealth Pain and Spine Partners with NeuroFlow to Support Behavioral Health of Patients During COVID-19 and Beyond. Technology allows clinicians to monitor patient-generated insights, and bridge the gap between mental and physical health.
Approximately 15% of women in their childbearing years experience chronic pelvic pain, making the problem fairly widespread. If you’re struggling with ongoing pelvic pain, here’s a look at when medications may provide the best solution.
If you’re among the millions of Americans who struggle with chronic back pain, radiofrequency ablation may provide the relief you’ve been longing for. Explore how this innovative treatment goes straight to the source of your pain — your nerves.
If you’re in pain because of a damaged vertebra, a kyphoplasty may offer the perfect solution. This innovative procedure not only alleviates the pain, it can also restore your spine to its normal height.
Do you wake to knees that ache, or do you struggle with knee pain after activity? If you want to put a spring back in your step, you may want to consider a genicular nerve block, which can provide you with immediate relief.
Is chronic pelvic pain interfering with your life? If noninvasive therapies haven’t provided relief and you don’t want to undergo surgery, learn how these in-office injections can help you find relief with other treatments have failed.
That telltale shooting pain can strike at any time — wrapping gifts, decorating a tree, or sitting in traffic. Is your sciatica acting up? It could be due to the extra winter weight you’re carrying. Find out how pounds and pain are connected.
When you have back pain, it’s easy to assume a pulled muscle is to blame. But your discomfort could due to a herniated disc. Don’t ignore the signs of this common cause of back pain; we can help you find relief fast.
People with diabetes may be at risk for severe and often painful nerve damage. Read on to learn more about how symptoms of diabetes are linked to neuropathy and how you and your physician can treat this condition.
If you suffer from chronic pain, a nerve block may be able to help. Nerve blocks are effective and have few side effects. Read on to learn how they work and how they may be able to help you.
The role that your psychological health plays in your physical health can be significant, which is especially true when it comes to dealing with chronic pain. Here’s how a psychological assessment can shed light on this influence.
When arthritis pain leads you to become increasingly dependent on pain medications, it’s time to consider an alternative treatment. Regenerative medicine is a breakthrough in treating arthritis pain. Find out how.
Due to new techniques and technologies, spinal cord stimulators are helping more and more men and women manage their chronic pain and lessen their dependence on drugs. Read on to see if a spinal cord stimulator can help you.
Spinal stenosis puts pressure on the spinal cord and nerves within the spine. It commonly occurs in the neck and lower back. The condition is often caused by age-related wear and tear.
Yoga’s extremely beneficial for those who want to be healthier or in better shape overall, both physically and mentally. It’s also a great way to help reduce lower back pain and other types of chronic pain.
The Center for Disease Control or CDC published its latest Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain in March of 2016. They help medical professionals prescribe opioids to patients 18 and older. The guidelines are recommendations, not law.
Keeping tabs on your resting heart rate is crucial when it comes to taking certain types of medications, being on certain types of treatments, and with varying health conditions such as MS or heart conditions.
Although back pain may not receive as much attention as more life-threatening diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, it is still nothing to scoff at. Back pain conditions and disorders are the primary cause of disabilities for Americans under 45.
Though it is not always discussed as frequently in the United States, chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer put together.
There is hope for patients with chronic neck and back pain; thanks to an innovative procedure.
Chronic body pain can be a major obstacle for anyone to overcome. Conditions such as chronic back pain or neck pain are often burdensome and, at times, debilitating.