Category: Pain Management
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.
Healing Shoulder Pain
Experiencing shoulder pain? There are different treatment options available outside of surgery. Learn what might work for you.
Treatments for Pain Caused by Peripheral Diabetic Neuropathy
An unfortunate result of diabetes is peripheral neuropathy. The good news is an emerging treatment option reduces neuropathy symptoms. It’s called spinal cord stimulation.
Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty: Providing Relief from Joint Pain
Advancements in orthopedics allow faster recovery and fewer complications. Arthroscopy and arthroplasty are two procedures that address various joint conditions.
Osteoarthritis: Finding the Best Treatment Option for You
Not all arthritis is created equal. And, despite popular belief, few arthritis cases require surgery. Learn more about the best non-invasive treatment options available, and surprising facts about osteoarthritis and running.
Managing Pain with Physical Therapy
If you are bothered by chronic pain that won’t go away, you are not alone. Physical therapy offers a safe and effective way to relieve your pain naturally.
Heat Vs. Ice: Which Does Your Injury Need?
Heat vs. ice—the classic battle. When you experience a minor injury, you’re probably considering some old-fashioned, DIY pain management: heat or ice. Which works best? You don’t have to guess any longer. By understanding what to use on your pains and strains, you can help your injury heal.
Ouch! What That Ache or Pain is Telling You
Have you ever thought of pain as “useful”? It is! Pain informs your body of certain behaviors—and thus behavior changes that need to take place. Learn why pain can be valuable.