Category: Pain Management

Proper ergonomics for desk work

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

Healing Shoulder Pain

Experiencing shoulder pain? There are different treatment options available outside of surgery. Learn what might work for you.

Diabetic neuropathy can affect your feet.

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.

Joint pain relief

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.

Woman with Osteoarthritis

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.

Woman receiving physical therapy at UM Rehab Institute

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

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.

Back Pain

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.