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Shoulder Pain

What is shoulder pain? Your shoulder is a ball and socket type of joint. The shoulder performs several different types of movements and plays a role in lifting weight. Because it’s capable of a wide range of motion and assists in so many of our daily activities, it’s uniquely susceptible to injury. Unfortunately, shoulder pain … Read more

Cancer Pain

What is cancer pain? Cancer pain is pain that occurs as a side effect of cancer. A report from the Global Year of Against Cancer Pain had these estimates of pain experienced for the following forms of cancer: Head and neck: 67–91% Prostate: 56–94% Uterine: 30–90% Genitourinary: 58–90% Breast: 40–89% Pancreatic: 72–85% As these percentages illustrate, the … Read more

Upper Back Pain

What is upper back pain? Upper back pain regularly sends patients to the doctor to seek help. Upper back pain is not as common as lower back pain or neck pain, but it can become chronic if left untreated. Understanding what causes it starts with a discussion of your spinal anatomy. Your spine is made … Read more

knee replacement pain

How Long Does Pain Last After Knee Replacement Surgery? What To Expect

Knee pain can appear in many forms. Arthritis, an injury, and gradual wear and tear as you age can all have an effect on your activities and comfort level. If you’re unable to walk or climb a stairs because of your pain (and have tried several non-invasive methods to find relief), knee replacement surgery may be the best way to get your life back. While the benefits of the procedure may significantly outweigh temporary discomfort, it’s important to have realistic expectations regarding your recovery timeline and knee replacement pain after surgery.

heel pain after running

What Causes Heel Pain After Running (And How To Fix It)

We all know that exercise is a great way to get (and stay) fit and healthy. It’s good for body and soul, but what happens if your exercise causes pain? Heel pain after running is an experience that can sideline runners of all ages and fitness levels. If you have heel pain after running, here’s everything you need to know about it (and how to fix it when it happens).

genicular nerve block

How Can A Genicular Nerve Block Help With Knee Pain?

Chronic knee pain can have a dramatic effect on our daily lives. As a weight-bearing joint, your knee takes a lot of pressure across a lifetime, sometimes with debilitating results. If you suffer from chronic knee pain, a genicular nerve block might be a good treatment option for you. Here’s what you should know.

pain between shoulder blades

What’s Causing Pain Between Shoulder Blades, And How Can I Treat It?

When the area between your shoulders becomes painful, your entire life can be difficult. It may be hard to pull groceries out of your car or your child out of their car seat. You may have troubles sleeping or working. No matter how you’re experiencing pain between your shoulder blades, there is help. This article breaks down pain between shoulder blades, explaining what it is, what causes it, and how you can treat it.

Sacroiliac Joint Pain Treatments

What causes sacroiliac joint pain? Your sacroiliac (SI) joint is where the sacrum and iliac bone come together. The sacrum is the triangular piece of bone below the lumbar spine. The iliac bone connects to your hip. The surfaces where the iliac bone and the sacrum come together are covered with a thin plate of … Read more

sugar and chronic pain

Sugar And Chronic Pain: What You Need To Know

Sugar is one of the most common food additives that adds no nutrient, but lots of calories. On top of that, eating too much sugar can also lead to and increase weight gain and many conditions like diabetes and heart disease. The American Heart Association suggests that adult women should only consume 25g and men 37.5g of sugar at most per day. That is a scary number if you consider that the average U.S. adult averages close to 90g of sugar a day! For those who are considering sugar and chronic pain, that number may be even lower because sugar can lead to more inflammation in the body. Let’s find out how sugar operates in the body and why it is so important to give up sugar as much as possible.

Whiplash Pain

What is whiplash? Whiplash describes soft tissue injuries of the neck that can occur when the neck moves quickly to its extreme range of motion. Consider the most common cause: car accidents. When a car traveling forward is suddenly stopped by an impact, a person’s body is restrained, but the head keeps moving forward. Once … Read more