Back pain has many more than ten causes. However, ten are frequently observed in pain management, and fortunately, treatment options are available for each. Here is an overview: DISCS CAN BE A FACTOR IN BACK PAIN Herniated or Slipped Disc A herniated disc can occur in any part of the spine. The disc occurs when…
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, but it can be difficult to understand and talk about. It’s often said that pain is different for men and women, but what does that mean? And how can we best deal with pain when it arises? Pain can be classified into several…
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…
Osteoporosis is often thought to be a condition found only in women; however, men are also victims of this condition. Worldwide there are 200 million people estimated with this ailment and approximately 54 million of them are in the United States. Women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men. Over the age…
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…
Yes, you read that right … if you are a woman over 50 years of age, your chances of osteoporosis are high at 1 in 3. Men can become afflicted by it as well with 1 in 5 expected to develop osteoporosis. Osteoporosis indicates a progressive weakening of the bones and unfortunately, can result in…
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…
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…