Category: Pain Management
Understanding Sickle Cell Anemia: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment Options
Sickle cell anemia is a genetic blood disorder and is one of the most common forms of sickle cell disease. It can cause serious health problems, like frequent infections and severe pain. New treatments are available that can help people with this disease and their families manage symptoms and prevent complications.
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Back Pain
If your chronic back pain doesn’t subside no matter what you do, minimally invasive surgery could be an option.
Preventing Pickleball Injuries
Pickleball-related injuries range from mild sprains to severe muscular strains and joint complications. Thankfully, many players can effectively prevent and treat these injuries by knowing what causes them, how to prevent injury and what recovery looks like.
Video Game Injuries: Virtual Fun with Real-Life Consequences
Whether you prefer a computer, game console, phone or virtual reality headset, gaming can cause real-life injuries. Understanding overuse injuries and why they happen can help you stay healthy, and pain-free while you play.
Osteoarthritis Treatments: Today and Tomorrow
If you’re one of the millions of Americans experiencing the pain of osteoarthritis, you may have tried several treatments hoping to find relief. There are new osteoarthritis treatments on the horizon that may bring you relief.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Prevention and Treatment Options
Could the pain and swelling in your knee be osteoarthritis? While it is often genetic, there are some ways to prevent it, and many ways to treat it.
Tips for Headache Relief
Headaches can easily seem like routine challenges we face as we go about our busy lives. Take some painkillers, take a few moments of peace and quiet in a dark room and hope the pain goes away. Don’t just deal with the pain though. Understand what’s happening so you can get some relief.
What Are the Best Exercises for Lower Back Pain?
Living with lower back pain? There are solutions. One simple tactic is performing back-specific exercises—most of which can be done at home.
Is Your Low Back Pain Really Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?
Experiencing pain or weakness in your legs upon standing or walking? You may be suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis. Learn more about the condition and how it’s treated.
Is Your Home Office Making Your Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Worse?
Do you have numbness, pain or tingling in your hands or wrists? Your office may be to blame. Here are tips for correct ergonomics whether you work from home, a coffee shop or are back in the office.