Chronic pain is one of the most common conditions in the world. Believe it or not, over 50 million Americans experience chronic pain at any given moment, and treatment options vary widely for each individual. However, just because it's common doesn't mean it's easy to live with. Anybody with chronic pain can tell you how debilitating it is, even with mild symptoms. Fortunately, there...
In the United States, 58.5 million people, around 24% of the population, suffer from arthritis. Arthritis is a leading cause of joint inflammation that can lead to joint pain. Injury to the affected area can also increase stiffness and joint pain, which can interfere with your daily activities. Topical treatments and analgesics can only provide so much relief temporarily. Joint injections may be...
About 65 million Americans have experienced recent episodes of back pain. Meanwhile, 8% of all adults (16 million people) struggle with chronic back pain. Healthcare costs have reached $12 billion due to back pain every year as a result. Understanding the common causes of lower back pain can help you determine what form of treatment you need. Read on to discover what's potentially causing...
There are no stringent guidelines over when acute pain becomes chronic pain. Integrated Pain Consultants is your leading Phoenix pain clinic and treats acute pain, chronic pain, and the kind of pain that hasn’t “settled” on a definition just yet. Acute pain by definition is shorter and not lifelong. It can be very quick, such as a papercut, or it...