It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Yes… for some. For others, not so much. These are unusual times and many people are spending their time recovering in a hospital, in a rehab facility, or even at home from a surgery, injury, or illness. It takes time to rebuild energy and resume normal activities.…
Cervicogenic headaches are more commonly known as head and neck pain originating from the cervical region. This type of headache is classified as a type of secondary headache due to the source of the headache located in the neck. Cervicogenic headaches may be from muscle pain and spasms of the neck muscles, cervical facet joints, or the…
We already know that regular exercise and a diet rich in vegetables and low in sugar helps keep us at our optimum level of health. Did you also know that there are many herbs and spices that you may add to your diet that will help not only boost your immune system, but help strengthen…
Chronic pain is displayed in any number of ways: aching or throbbing pain, burning sensation, stinging, pins and needles, sore muscles, stiff joints, weakness, headaches, sleep deprivation, fatigue, post trauma, post-surgical, and so much more. The sensations of chronic pain can limit your daily activities and keep you from doing things you love. Like travelling.…
Ladies, do you ever wonder if your spine and joint conditions differ from men? The answer is a resounding YES. Absolutely. While men and women are both prone to orthopedic and musculoskeletal challenges, women are at higher risk for some conditions. How does gender affect orthopedic injuries and conditions? Let’s take a look at some…
As seniors approach retirement, they often look forward to checking off items from their bucket list. Things like travelling, taking up a new sport, or learning a musical instrument. Unfortunately, the aging process may take an unplanned toll on the body limiting activity and creating physical pain. Here are some conditions that may limit…
Headaches come in a variety of types, each with a varying cause, symptom, and degree of pain. Most are common and short-lived, however there is one type of headache that can debilitate and alter your life. Migraine headache. If you’ve ever had one, the mere mention of the word can make you cringe. Migraines…
Arthritis is common as we age and 50% of the population over 65 years of age will have developed some form of arthritis. It’s a condition we see frequently here at Bradenton Pain & Wellness Center. The CDC (Center for Disease Control) states that 1 in 4 of us will develop hip arthritis and that…
Some have called PRP, or Platelet Rich Plasma, the holy grail of medicine. It’s been used for dental procedures, facial lifts, hair growth, and musculoskeletal conditions. The history: during the 1970’s, research was done on separating blood components as a potential method to promote natural healing. Theoretically the drawn blood would be placed in a…
Technology has become so emergent in our lives that we hardly realize how much we use our smart devices. Truth is, the average daily use is over 3 hours a day and that can mean muscle soreness in the neck, shoulders, and arms. “Text Neck” is becoming more common as we rely on our phones…