Many simple tasks can seem like a burden when you’re suffering from chronic pain. The mundane becomes a bigger obstacle that must be faced head-on, no matter how tired you may seem. It’s not an easy thing to face pain every day. It can take a lot out of a person. That’s why it’s important for us at Capitol Pain …
Working a lot of hours can put a lot of stress on our body. This includes and is not limited to our joints and muscles—no matter what size they may be. Having workplace ergonomics in place can reduce your chance of injury and illness. Applied right, it can also prevent long-time pain like carpal tunnel and back pain. It seems …
“We want to help you live your life to the fullest.” These words can be found on our website and felt when you come in our doors. This is the sentiment that is carried throughout our facility. As we serve your local area, it is important for us to understand your body’s pain and ensure you that we have the …
What is spinal cord stimulation? A spinal cord stimulator is a pacemaker-like device that acts by sending electrical impulses to the spine to block pain signals from reaching the brain. Generally, spinal cord stimulation is useful in the treatment of chronic pain or pain that is persistent even after other treatments like surgery. SCS can often be a useful treatment …
We’re sure many individuals have been told a few times by their mother to “sit up straight”. Contrary to popular belief, Mom doesn’t that just to annoy you and this piece of advices is definitely worth taking. Alongside playing a role in having balance, good posture allows individuals to maintain correct form while exercising. Good posture also strengthens abilities in …
With more than 3 million reported cases in the US every year, TMJ pain (or Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is very common. However, though, many people do not know what to do when they first encounter this strange new pain. It’s can be alarming when a part of the face begins hurting out of nowhere. With closer inspection, it’s clear that …
When discussing proper body alignment, the idea of good posture is often arbitrarily thrown around as a concept that everybody should understand and actively practice. The actual rhetoric surrounding what makes posture good or bad, though, is a bit more complex. Demystifying this issue in the public sphere is an important task – because improving posture can mean improving pain …
For years, stem cell therapy has been known to replace the neurons that have been damaged by either stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and spinal cord injuries. According to cirm.ca.gov, “In theory, there’s no limit to the types of diseases that could be treated with stem cell research. Given that researchers may be able to study all cell types via …
At some point or another, we all experience knee pain for a number of reasons. Chronic knee pain can occur due to obesity, sports injury, etc. According to medicinenet.com, “Knee pain is a common problem with many causes, from acute injuries to complications of medical conditions.” When it comes to knee pain, the severity varies. Overusing your knee can also …
by Dr. Raimy Amasha Yoga may at first seem to some people like the art of forming a pretzel with one’s body but a closer look into this discipline reveals the pursuit of a greater goal. Yoga advocates claim pursuit of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness through this ancient art. Herein, we will explore the thousands of years old Indian practice and …
