Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain that people complain about. Symptoms could range from swelling and redness to being completely incapable of straightening your leg. Knees are an important part of the body to maintain health is because they’re so tied into your mobility and quality of life. What’s causing the pain? Injury is one …
Treating chronic pain can be a tricky situation. For many in the medical field, it’s a constant state of innovation and critical care. It’s important to administer a treatment that is not going to further affect the patient in negative ways. For example, a lot of chronic pain has been treated with opioids. Now that addiction has become a serious …
Elbow pain can be an afterthought most of the time. We don’t think about how serious the pain could be, so we carry on and hope that it goes away quickly. That’s not always the case, though. While it might be a result of sleeping in a weird position, or hitting your “funny bone”, if the pain lasts for a …
by: Sally Hernandez Click here to view story and video at KXAN.com. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of people in the United States suffer daily from chronic pain. According to the American Chiropractic Association, low back pain is the most common condition for which opioids are prescribed. An Austin doctor is using technology that claims to block your brain from feeling …
Oftentimes when we think of pain, we think of joint pain or another diagnosed disease. Our thoughts might go to shoulder pain or even arthritis. Chronic headaches should be part of the conversation as well. This type of pain is felt by almost all Americans. There are 90% of Americans, in fact, that experience at least one headache a year. …
“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 …
Rheumatoid arthritis is the third most popular arthritis in the world whereas osteoarthritis is the most popular arthritis. Both the diseases give a lot of joint pain to millions of people around the globe. There are many similarities between osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, including joint pain and inflammation. They have many things similar and many things different. It’s important to …
When looking for back pain relief, the search for the solution can often be as frustrating as the pain itself (okay, that may be an exaggeration – but pretty close!) If somebody told you that relief could be as easy as getting an injection, you probably wouldn’t believe them. But… it kind of is. Of course, everybody is different. Some …
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 …
Capitol Pain Institute (CPI) recently reported how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is addressing the worrisome rise in the misuse and addiction of opioid pain medications. Now, there is a new study out implicating a specific genetic variation the may be responsible for opioid sensitivity and how different patients will respond unequally to the same level of medications. …
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 …
by Dr. Anjuli Desai Shoulder pain accounts for 12 out of every 1000 primary care office visits. This could largely be attributed to the fact that the shoulder joint is the body’s most mobile joint. In fact, shoulder and neck pain account for 18% of all insurance disability payments made for musculoskeletal pain. Some factors which predispose a patient to shoulder …
Living with pain has a debilitating impact on people. Whether this pain is associated with a previous injury or a result of a disease, it is important to understand where it comes from, how to address it, and how to explain it to those closest to you. Let us explore the two faces of pain: acute and chronic. Acute pain …
Have you read your MRI report recently and ended up more confused about your low back pain than before you began? If so, you are not alone. The medical terms for low back problems confuse many medical professionals who don’t deal with these issues on a regular basis. The purpose of this post is to help explain what is going …
Thousands of people in Austin and all across the country suffer from chronic pain. This chronic pain could take many different forms such as headaches, sciatica, and lower back pain. One study shows that chronic pain costs the country 635 billion dollars in health care a year. What is worse is that this hefty price tag, however, is when people …
For those suffering from chronic pain, every day can be a challenge to complete simple tasks, to attend school, go to work, or run a home and look after children. As chronic pain is so unique to the person, so too must the treatment approach to chronic pain management. It is important to find a doctor or medical team that …
by Guest Author Joseph Smith, PhD Our very own stem cells may provide the key to return us to a high quality of life without chronic pain. Stem cells are undifferentiated biological cells that can develop into just about any specialized tissues. No longer controversial as they need not be derived from embryos or cadavers, the modern therapy utilizes adult …
