Can injections help my sciatica
If you’ve never experienced sciatic pain, consider yourself lucky. If you do suffer with sciatica, you know the pain that radiates from your lower back down your leg is no joke. Your sciatic nerve is…
6 common causes of hip pain
Your ball-and-socket hip joint is unique in that it stabilizes and bears your body weight, but it also allows you great flexibility. Since the hip enables essential and different types of movement, hip pain can…
When to consider a pain pump
Chronic pain can make living a normal life next to impossible, especially if you’ve been suffering for a very long time with pain that’s severe. Whether you’re dealing with pain related to a chronic condition…
5 signs of a herniated disc
Most people have heard of a herniated disc, but how well do you understand the condition? It’s not as simple as it sounds, because the pain and discomfort of a herniated or bulging disc can…
Does botox really help chronic migraines
Most people wouldn’t wish a migraine on their worst enemy. The intense pain, pressure, sensitivity to light, and other severe symptoms often sufferers take to their beds for hours — and sometimes days. Sadly, between 3%…
5 habits for staving off arthritis complications
“Oh, my aching (fill in the blank)!” If you have arthritis, you’ve likely uttered this exclamation. The pain, swelling, stiffness and limitations to your movement can really put the brakes on enjoying your life. You’re…
How to improve your posture to prevent chronic pain
Teachers and parents often bark, “Stand up straight!” because you just look better when you’re not hunched over and slouching. But did you know that your posture also impacts your physical comfort? Many people work…
How does scoliosis impact a teens self esteem
There are few times in life when we want to fit in more than during adolescence. This period is marked by trying new activities, pursuing many interests, and finding their niche and peer group. Unfortunately, seeming or…
Conditions that can be helped with spinal cord stimulation
When you endure chronic back pain, you may feel alone in your misery — but you most certainly aren’t! Some 16 million suffer right along with you each year. Back pain puts a damper on your life….
Is a pain pump right for you
Chronic pain, by definition, is pain that continues for at least three months — and often for much longer — and significantly alters your quality of life. If your mobility is so limited by pain…