Chronic Pain
What Are the Most Common Degenerative Orthopedic Conditions?
Do you know what’s fascinating about bones? They are in a state of constant renewal in a process called bone remodeling. The cycle balances osteoblastic (bone formation) and osteoclastic (bone resorption) activities at the bone surface. Younger people make new bone faster, but as soon as you hit your 20s, the process gradually slows down.…
Read MoreWhat Conditions Can Benefit From Stem Cell Therapy?
What is stem cell therapy? How can you benefit from it? According to the CDC, in the US, six in every ten suffer from a chronic disease, while four in ten adults are diagnosed with two or more chronic diseases. In most cases, chronic diseases are incurable, and even if treatments are discovered, they don’t…
Read MorePreventing Back Pain During Fall Activities
Whether you’re suffering a lifetime of ongoing chronic pain or simply still recovering from a more recent temporary injury, this time of year poses special concerns, particularly for those dealing with back pain. Everything from the change in weather to the activities common to the season can have an effect on your pain. Weather…or Not:…
Read MoreIndoor Activities to Help Reduce Chronic Pain
When it comes down to it, pain takes away whatever power we have. You feel like your entire life is no longer within your control. Chronic pain steals mobility, hobbies, relationships, and more for most people. Luckily, there are ways to reduce pain and take back power. Below, we take a comprehensive look at the…
Read MorePhysical Therapy Benefits for Treating Pain
Pain conditions can regularly be treated through the use of physical therapy. It is among the safest and most effective methods for managing pain, according to the CDC. Medications only mask the pain sensations, whereas physical therapy uses movement, hands-on care, exercise, and education to treat pain and help patients learn how to manage their…
Read MoreBiologics for Sports Medicine-Not Just for the Pros Anymore
Biologics have been used in sports medicine for decades to heal injuries and repair knee dislocations, patellar tendon ruptures, andligament and rotator cuff tears. Even 12 years ago, the results of cellular therapy were remarkable – and doctors were just getting started. In an article on ESPN from December 2012, Dr. James Andrews claims, “What…
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of a Sports Injury
Sports injuries are injuries that happen when playing sports. Anyone is liable to find themselves injured from sports, there is no age limit on sports-related industries. What people may not know is that there are two types of sports injuries; acute and chronic. Acute injuries occur suddenly and are instantly recognizable like a sprained ankle.…
Read MoreKnee Ligament Injuries & How They’re Treated
Knee ligaments are tight; elastic bands of connective tissue encircle a knee joint to support and limit mobility. Your knee ligaments are robust enough to withstand the stresses of daily living. However, as powerful as they are, they are not impervious to injury. Knee ligament injuries may be severe, painful, and scary when they occur.…
Read MoreThings to Know About Neuropathic Pain
What is Neuropathic Pain? When damage or dysfunction is caused to the nervous system, the nerves are unable to function properly which can cause pain. This is called neuropathic pain. The pain stems from the nerves inability to transmit sensations to the brain, resulting in a sense of numbness or lack of sensation altogether. Sometimes,…
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