Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) or Reflex Sympathetic Disorder (RSD) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects the arms, legs or feet. It may happen after an injury to a nerve or tissue. This condition causes high numbers of electrical nerve impulses to travel to the affected site. Studies suggest it is thought to […]
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For many people, the idea of a laser summons the idea of something suited for outer space. However, lasers are providing breakthroughs in the field of medicine. The word “laser” stands for “light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation.” Fortunately, you can think of lasers in far more general terms when it comes to medicine. […]
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Causes and Symptoms of Whiplash Injury Whiplash injury is very common in motor vehicle accidents especially with rear-end collisions but may be present in other types of accidents as well. Front end impact of the vehicle or a fall also may be a culprit. Other causes are a sequela of sport injury, especially high-impact sports, […]
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Vertebral compression fractures are the most common complication of osteoporosis (loss of bone mass) and can be a significant health issue leading to a lot of pain, disability and potentially serious complications. A fall, cough, or lifting of a heavy object may cause a fracture of the back bones. This can lead to sudden onset […]
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Even though MRI(magnetic resonance imaging) is considered a “gold standard” in evaluating spinal problems it is not perfect. The difficulty with the results of an MRI scan, as with many other diagnostic studies, is that the “abnormality” that shows up on the MRI scan may not actually be the cause of back pain. Numerous clinical […]
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Few musculoskeletal conditions can hijack your life the way lower back pain can, as pain and limited mobility effectively sideline you. And when it comes to progressive conditions like spinal stenosis, the problem only gets worse as time goes on, leaving you casting about for solutions that will get you back to your active life. […]
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Distinguishing between neuropathic and nociceptive pain When determining an effective treatment option, it is important to work with your doctor in ascertaining the correct pain diagnosis. Treatment options differ vastly between nociceptive and neuropathic pain. The most common type of pain that people experience is nociceptive pain. The human body is full of receptors called […]
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Who takes care of the caregiver? In today’s world, learning to juggle work, family social activities and taking care of ourselves has become a crucial skill for everyone. This may be especially true for those of us who interact with others who are in chronic pain or are ourselves in chronic pain. Chronic pain disrupts […]
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As interventional and pain medicine specialists, we are always interested in ways to reduce oral narcotics. We recently started utilizing topical (applied to the skin) compounded pain creams for post-procedure, injection site pain and found that many of our patients found this approach to be very effective for their baseline pain as well. It works […]
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The rationale behind diagnosing and treating allergies in the setting of chronic pain. When your immune system overreacts to an allergen, you will likely experience allergy symptoms. Most people either have or know someone who experiences seasonal allergies such as sneezing, coughing, runny nose or itchy eyes at certain times of the year. Maybe someone […]
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