There is an ever-growing variety of treatments for those suffering from chronic pain. The option of general medicine – oral and topical therapies – can be used to reduce pain and inflammation. Your doctor may suggest non-medication pain relievers or even use alternative methods like acupuncture. Occasionally, physicians will use interventional techniques that involve outpatient procedures or injections of various …
There are a lot of options for treating pain without the use of narcotics. The opioid epidemic is spreading across the nation at frightening rates. Many state laws are cracking down on opioid prescriptions to prevent excessive prescribing. However, this leaves many chronic pain patients feeling lost and confused about what options are available. Various state’s medical boards have …
Chronic back pain affects millions of Americans each year. Back pain is not only uncomfortable, but it can be debilitating and cause damage to other parts of the body. Living with back pain interferes with the quality of life regularly and can be incredibly limiting. Back pain can be acute or chronic, and many factors determine the kind of …
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain syndrome that affects 4% of people in the United States. This pain is typically characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness to the touch. This syndrome affects ligaments and muscles and is usually present for many years by the time it is diagnosed by a medical professional. Fibromyalgia has been proven to …
It’s that time of year again when the leaves on the trees start to change colors, and the air is warm. And fall brings many fun activities and traditions that clamor for our attention, from pumpkin patches to Oktoberfest. It’s no secret that Oktoberfest is a time for celebration. But you may not know that all the drinking, eating, dancing, …
Osteoarthritis is a gradual disease, with symptoms that appear over a long period of time. Depending on the joints and bones that are affected, symptoms vary, some that are more severe than others. Osteoarthritis affects over 27 million Americans each year. The symptoms mirror those of other chronic illnesses as well as show up differently depending on the patient’s lifestyle, …