Approximately 80% of the American population will experience back pain in their lives. Neck pain is a common problem that many things can cause, and it can be both frustrating and debilitating. It's often hard to figure out what's causing it and how to make it go away. Keep reading for 7 of the most common causes of neck pain, along with...
It keeps you up at night until you fall asleep from sheer exhaustion. Then you wake up with it as your constant, unfriendly companion. Chronic joint pain can happen to anyone. When it does, it will bring even the strongest individual to tears because of pain, frustration, and general despair. However, you don't have to live on pain pills, and you don't...
We all know and hate that achy feeling we get. The stiffness in our shoulders or the crick in our neck. We try to take it easier, stretch, and avoid overexertion, all to no avail. If you've gotten to where the pain affects your daily life, a chiropractor might be what you need. There are many reasons people choose to visit...
Are you experiencing ongoing neck and/or back pain? Have oral medications, physical therapy, or other treatments failed to help? You may benefit from minimally invasive epidural injections. One meta-analysis looked at randomized-controlled studies about epidural steroid injections (ESI). They reported ESI relieved back pain more effectively than other conservative therapy. Would you like to find out more about these treatments? This epidural...
Over 70 million adults in the United States have some kind of chronic pain, so if you're experiencing some kind of chronic pain, you're not alone. Even though the pain can feel isolating, you should know that you're surrounded by many others who are dealing with the same kinds of pain that you're having. While chronic pain can seem overwhelming, there are...
Are you one of the 20.4 percent of Americans experiencing chronic pain? If so, you probably are looking for chronic pain relief because it disrupts your life. Have you heard about ketamine infusions? This is a popular treatment to help block nerve pain and help you get back to a normal and less painful life. Want to hear more and how it...
Over 8 million sports injuries occur each year, and healing can take months for some people. Imagine if there was a faster process to getting back to your normal physical activity. What if that process used electrical currents? In his book, titled "Biologically Closed Electric Circuits," Dr. Bjorn Nordenstrom theorizes that when an injury occurs, a charge forms. Getting rid of...
Acute low back pain is the most common type of pain for American adults. Everyday physical activity can easily overstress your back, and if you're not paying attention, you could find yourself lying in pain and missing work. But you don't have to let back pain keep you sidelined. Even though it's prevalent, there are plenty of simple, at-home lower back...
Did you recently schedule back surgery? The pain you experience after your procedure could affect your quality of life. You might find it difficult to work, play, or enjoy day-to-day activities. Before post-surgery pain can affect your routine, consider visiting a pain management doctor. They can provide pain management solutions based on your distinct needs. With their help, you can take...
Have you recently had surgery, or are you planning to have an operation soon? Are you wondering how to manage your post-surgery pain? Sore muscles, swelling, and nerve pain are just a few of the things you might experience after an operation. Believe it or not, you will probably plan for pain management before you even have your surgery. Here's how you...