Wave goodbye to shoulder pain
Pain anywhere in your body is uncomfortable and distressing, but joint pain is especially frustrating because it limits your ability to move. Walking, carrying things, and even typing on a computer can be limited by…
The best new regenerative medicine treatments for chronic pain
Living with chronic pain can disrupt your life and make it impossible for you to do your job, play with your kids, or remain independent. The good news is there are innovative new regenerative medicine…
Its more than just pain how chronic pain takes a toll on your whole life
Transitioning from pain to relief is life-changing, whether a dentist relieves your toothache or you finally take a pain-free step after recuperating from a sprained ankle. Chronic pain is a different animal — it lasts…
Is osteoporosis preventable
Low bone density. Fragility fractures. Brittle bones. File all these terms under one umbrella: osteoporosis, which develops when your bones stop renewing their cells. When you live with osteoporosis, even the slightest mishap can lead…
Understanding the difference between cervical and lumbar stenosis
More and more people are embracing their age — focusing on the wisdom they’ve gained, letting their hair go silver, and taking advantage of those senior discounts. Unfortunately, one unwelcome byproduct of getting older is…
What to expect after radiofrequency ablation for neck pain
If that aggravating crick in your neck becomes chronic neck pain, it’s important to seek treatment. Persistent neck discomfort not only limits your mobility but also affects your overall quality of life. The muscles, joints,…
When to consider injections for your sciatic pain
Here’s a fact many aren’t aware of: The sciatic nerve that runs the lower part of the back down both legs to below the knees is the body’s longest and thickest nerve. Sciatica is pain…
What happens when you throw your back out
“I threw my back out!” It sounds terrible, but what does it mean, and how do you know if it’s happened to you? The phrase implies that the problem’s onset is sudden, unlike a chronic…
4 little known yet common causes of knee pain
Your knees are exceptional joints, taking you through your travels for a lifetime and allowing you to walk, run, jump, kneel, and more. They’re also some of your body’s most complex joints, which makes the…
Is prp right for me
An orthopedics expert has many arrows in their treatment quiver for conditions like arthritis, sports injuries, and post-surgical pain, but an innovative one that’s proving successful for many uses is platelet-rich plasma therapy or PRP….