Headaches are a diverse group, differing in causes, symptoms, and severity of discomfort. While some are transient and mild, one particular type stands out for its debilitating impact: the migraine. The mere utterance of “migraine” may evoke a wince from those familiar with its distinct features: isolated, intense throbbing often on one side, visual disturbances…
Chronic pain can be particularly stressful during the holidays. It’s a time of joy and celebration for many. Still, for those who suffer from chronic pain, it can also be a time of increased anxiety and discomfort. The hustle and bustle of the holidays can take a toll on anyone. However, for those with chronic…
Aging is a beautiful process, but it can also bring challenges. As we age, caring for our health is essential to lead a happy and fulfilling life. Baby Boomers have become seniors, and many want to remain active and healthy. Here are some tips on how you can stay healthy as you age. Tip #1:…
Think osteoporosis only affects older women? You would be wrong. While the disease does affect women primarily, men are also susceptible. Let’s first understand osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is Latin for “porous bone.” In healthy bones, there are small sponge-like spaces; osteoporosis causes the size of these spaces to increase, making the bones weak, delicate, and brittle.…
Back pain has been reported worldwide in approximately 24% of the population. In the U.S. alone, 8 out of 10 adults have experienced this at least once. Alarmingly, 80 million of our workforce claim to have experienced it. Other than fall injuries, the most affected of our population are women over the age of 30…
Platelet Rich Plasma, or PRP, is a cutting-edge method of natural healing that many professional athletes have used to speed up their recovery. The technology has been safely utilized for years and can help reduce acute/chronic pain and accelerate the repair of injured tissues and joints. How? Stimulating increased blood flow around compromised areas boosts…
Pain management can be puzzling because it encompasses many treatment options. Let’s have some fun today and see how much you know about pain management. True or false? Pain management is all about medications. FALSE! Pain management incorporates many forms of treatment, from manipulation to minimally invasive procedures like Botox for chronic migraine headaches and…
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…
Neck pain is a condition caused by a variety of factors. In fact, it’s quite common and triggered by a variety of reasons. Neck pain is a devastating and important problem in our society, affecting up to 50% of adults in any given year. Worse, between 50-85% of people with neck pain will continue to…
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…