Chronic Pain
What Are the Most Common Degenerative Orthopedic Conditions?
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…
Read MoreWhat Conditions Can Benefit From Stem Cell Therapy?
What 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,…
Read MorePreventing Back Pain During Fall Activities
Preventing 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…
Read MoreIndoor Activities to Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Indoor 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,…
Read MorePhysical Therapy Benefits for Treating Pain
Physical 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…
Read MoreBiologics for Sports Medicine-Not Just for the Pros Anymore
Biologics 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…
Read MoreSigns and Symptoms of a Sports Injury
Signs 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…
Read MoreKnee Ligament Injuries & How They’re Treated
Knee 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…
Read MoreThings to Know About Neuropathic Pain
Things 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…
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