Fibromyalgia has long been thought of as a mysterious chronic syndrome. It is estimated there are over 4 million sufferers in the U.S., with the majority of those being women. Typically, the symptoms and discomfort are introduced between the ages of 30 to 50. For many, the debilitating pain and exhaustion may make normal…
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…
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…
Not all fitness routines are done in a gym or with sports equipment. And to some, exercise is a boring but necessary chore. Dancing, however, is becoming more and more popular as not only a fun activity, it has multiple health benefits. And just because we’re in a pandemic and distancing, doesn’t mean we can’t…
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…
Arthritis can sometimes cause debilitating pain for patients and deliver a challenge for physicians to treat successfully. Traditional injections or nerve blocks joint may provide only temporary relief. Fortunately, technology in Interventional Pain Management has advanced where physicians are now able to block the pain for a longer period of time with RFA, or Radiofrequency…