Lower back pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain, often stemming from things like injury, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, obesity, or muscle strain. Regardless of the cause, the good news is that there are quite a few options available when it comes to treatment. This article explores what you can do for lower back pain to …
Back pain can impact people of all ages for many different reasons. While it may resolve on its own with a little time, back pain that is persistent or severe can significantly reduce your overall quality of life and needs to be addressed. Knowing where to turn for help is essential for getting the right treatment – and relief – …
Neck pain is extraordinarily common with some studies reporting that as many as 1 in 3 people in the U.S. will experience neck pain in any given year. Although most of the time neck pain will resolve on its own, in other cases the pain returns, or the pain persists (chronic pain). Neck pain may be treated by various healthcare …
Lower back pain, also known as lumbar back pain, is extraordinarily common. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), lower back pain is the most common musculoskeletal condition in the world and is the number one cause of disability around the world. Unfortunately, therefore, the majority of people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives. But, …
Fibromyalgia can be a frustrating health condition to accurately diagnose. Unfortunately, once diagnosed it can also take time to find the proper combination of treatments that help reduce symptoms of this challenging, and painful condition. If you are experiencing certain symptoms, and various testing has eliminated other health conditions, you may receive a diagnosis of fibromyalgia. Symptoms of Fibromyalgia Experts …
Occasional headaches are unfortunate, inconvenient, and disruptive for countless people worldwide. Most people will experience relief without medical intervention. However, tens of millions of people in the U.S. experience severe headaches (migraine) or suffer from chronic headaches. So, how do you get rid of chronic headaches? Here’s a look at how pain management specialists may treat chronic headaches. Diagnosing the …
Disorders of the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) may cause neck pain in up to 70% of those diagnosed with the jaw joint disorder. Likewise, a problem with the neck may cause pain in the jaw joint. Fortunately, patients suffering from mild discomfort from TMJ will find that lifestyle changes such as switching to soft foods temporarily, icing the jaw, or taking …
If you’ve suddenly developed back pain (AKA acute back pain), a muscle sprain or strain is likely to blame. By contrast, pain that develops over time is more often the result of degenerative or inflammatory conditions, including arthritis. So, if you’re struggling with back pain seemingly out of the blue, don’t panic unless it is accompanied by fever, weakness, or …
Experiencing back pain as an adult is relatively common. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 40% of adults in the United States will struggle with some degree of back pain during their lives. If you experience back pain, you’re not alone. Back discomfort is so common partially because it has many potential causes. Sometimes, it’s a …
Poor posture causes imbalances in the load on various parts of the spine. So, although poor posture doesn’t necessarily cause acute pain, over time, a poor posture can lead to stiffness, weakness, and stress on muscles, tissues, joints, and the discs in the spine. It can also cause nerve problems. Ultimately, poor posture can lead to problems with balance, headaches, …
Tendonitis is a condition affecting the tendons. Tendons are the strong, rope-like tissues that connect your muscles to your bones. When tendons become inflamed, it results in tendonitis, which is characterized by pain in the joints. Tendonitis commonly occurs in the elbows, knees, shoulders, or hips. Tendonitis is usually caused by repetitive motion or strain to the tendons in your …
If you suffer from frequent headaches, especially migraines, you know how inconvenient and even debilitating it can be. Severe headache pain can cause nausea, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and sound, among other symptoms. Chronic headaches can negatively impact your daily life. High frequency of headache pain can make it difficult to hold down a job, maintain relationships, enjoy time …
Have you experienced chronic back pain? When it goes on long enough with no relief, surgery is often recommended. So you undergo risky back surgery, hoping for the best, only to experience little to no relief of your back pain. You still have pain, either the same or even worse than it was before, and you feel frustrated and perhaps …
Do you suffer from chronic joint pain? Whether it is due to arthritis or some other cause, the joints are particularly susceptible to pain. And for that same reason, joint pain is particularly difficult to treat. When there is inflammation it can hurt to move and hurt to be still. Chronic pain can be debilitating and significantly reduce your quality …
Have you suffered a vertebral fracture? Whether from an accident or from pressure associated with osteoporosis, vertebral fractures are quite painful and can take months to heal. If you’re experiencing pain as a result of a fractured vertebrae, there are many ways to relieve it. Consider the following pain relief treatments to help manage the pain while your back heals. …
Neck pain is something that most of us have dealt with at some point in our lives. But while this pain is common, is vital to seek the proper treatment to limit the pain and keep it controlled. However, with our busy schedules and constant issues with neck pain, it can be difficult to find an effective treatment. That being …
Back pain is one of the most common types of pain, affecting roughly 80% of adults at some point in time. Many people reach for a bottle of over the counter pain medicine and perhaps a heating pad, which can be enough to address mild cases of back pain. For some people, however, back pain becomes chronic and excruciating, leading …
Messenger Signaling Cells vs Embryonic Stem CellsFirst, it is important to distinguish between messenger signaling cells and embryonic stem cells. Messenger signaling cell are developed, unlike embryonic stem cells. Messenger signaling cells are what is being used in regenerative medicine and what we use at American Pain Institute. Can Messenger Signaling Cells Directly Regenerate Tissue?When people think of regeneration, they …
Many people have claimed that stem cells represent the future of medicine. We at American Pain Institute believe that stem cells represent merely the next chapter in medicine because medicine evolves. We are confident that given time, we will have other ways of addressing chronic pain in our patients. At this juncture, we are thrilled at the turning of this …
