Category: Chronic Pain

What is Myalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments

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Muscle pain is common, and can originate in any muscle of the body. The medical term for muscle pain is myalgia. Myalgia can be described as muscle pains, aches, and pain associated with ligaments, tendons, and the soft tissues that connect bones, organs, and muscles.  Causes of Myalgia Myalgia c...
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Phantom Limb Pain: Causes and Treatment

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Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there. Once believed to be a psychological problem, research shows that phantom limb pain is a real sensation. The sensation originates in the spinal cord and brain.  What is Phantom Limb Pa...
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Tips for Managing and Reducing Chronic Pain at Home

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Pain affects every aspect of your life, and when living with chronic pain, normal, daily activities are a challenge. From the amount of sleep you get to the thoughts you have, pain has the power to affect your quality of life negatively.  Your day-to-day activities are crucial in managing your pa...
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Foot Pain Causes, At-Home Remedies, and Treatments

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Foot pain is caused by a variety of conditions, diseases, deformities, or injuries. Medications are a common approach to getting relief, but there are many options that don’t involve pills or taking medicine.  Causes Diseases, viruses, fungi, and bacteria can cause foot pain, but one of the mos...
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7 Ways to Get Relief from Arthritis Pain

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Arthritis is a leading cause of pain and disability worldwide. In the United States alone, arthritis affects 50 million adults and over 300,000 children. Arthritis is not a single diagnosis, but in fact a collection of conditions that causes pain and aches related to joint paint.  Arthritis comes...
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What is an Epidural Steroid Injection?

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Epidural steroid injections (ESI) are a minimally invasive procedure performed to help reduce inflammation and pain caused by nerve root compression. Nerve compressions are caused by herniated discs, bone spurs, or spinal stenosis. Pain, numbness, or weakness along the nerve are symptoms of nerve...
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The Facet Joint Injection Procedure

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Facet joints are small, bony joints that sit along the spine. They are paired up from the neck to the lower back area. When the joints get inflamed, they cause pain that can be severe. The pain can be acute or chronic, caused by a variety of conditions.  The pain radiates to other parts of […]...
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Heat and Cold Therapy for Pain Management

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Treating pain with heat and cold therapy can be very effective for a variety of conditions and injuries. This affordable, at-home therapy is often recommended to help relieve aches and pains from muscle or joint damage.  Heat therapy can utilize hot water bottles, heat pads, or warm baths. Cold ...
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Exercises to Ease Hip Pain

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If you’ve been suffering from hip pain, the chronic ache can sometimes seem like more than you can bear. Unfortunately, many who are diagnosed with arthritis report experiencing hip pain. Whether your pain results from arthritis or some other issue, you’ll want to seek treatment to see what can b...
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5 Types of Therapies for Post-Injury Pain

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Approximately 20 to 50 million people sustain road-related injuries every year. If you or your loved one suffers pain from road accidents, workplace injuries, or slips and falls, your doctor may recommend therapy as part of your treatment. Besides reducing pain, post-injury therapy can facilitate...