According to the U.S. 2012 National Health Interview Survey, 25 million American adults suffer from daily chronic pain, reporting severe pain that interferes with daily activities. Those with serious pain use healthcare services more often than the general population, and they also suffer from...
According to the American Pain Foundation, 76 million Americans are suffering from chronic pain. These people are diagnosed with conditions from arthritis to end stage cancer. For many people, finding pain relief without using opioids can be a challenge. Because of the worrisome side...
Treating chronic pain is now a problem, with the baby boomers joining the senior set. The most commonly prescribed treatment for chronic pain is an epidural steroid injection (ESI). This is an injection of corticosteroid, with or without an anesthetic, directly into the epidural...
What are Muscle Spasms? How are they caused? What are effective treatment and prevention? How can Chiropractic Care help me feel better? A muscle spasm occurs when a muscle fiber or groups of fibers contract but are momentarily unable to release. The spasm can...
The anti-anginal and anti-ischemic benefits of spinal cord stimulation also extend to the treatment of refractory angina pectoris. Its long-term efficacy, safety, and improved survival rates are echoed by various studies. What is refractory angina pectoris? Refractory angina pectoris occurs when chronic chest pain caused by...
Radiofrequency ablation has evolved as a front-line treatment to manage pain associated with spinal arthritis. An alternative to invasive surgery, the procedure reduces the severity of pain, inhibit recurring pain, and prolongs relief. Research studies indicate radiofrequency ablation has a success rate varying between...
Chronic pain affects more Americans than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes combined. According to the National Center for Health Statistics, 75 million Americans (1 in every 4) has some type of pain during the past week. In addition, chronic pain is the most common...
There are many options for the treatment of chronic pain. Under the general categories of medicines, there are both topical and oral therapies. Topical medications, whether by patch, cream, or ointment, are medications that may be applied to the skin. Some of the patches...
Neck pain is a frequently presenting symptom in the United States. The most common reason for neck pain is muscle strain, which is usually self-limited and resolves over time. Neck pain may commonly be referred from headaches, jaw or tooth problems, or shoulder muscle...
Fibromyalgia has become an increasingly recognized term over the past decade. As it has gained more attention, it has presented a challenge to medical professionals as well as the public at large. Highlighting the complexities of interactions between the mind and body, Fibromyalgia can...