Are you grappling with a dependency or addiction to painkiller medication? If you aren’t, you might be concerned about a family member or someone you care about very deeply. There are many resources that can help you or those you love get through this painkiller addition. Here is a list of places you can turn…
Low back pain can run the gamut from merely annoying to chronic, debilitating pain. While the National Institutes of Health estimates that eight out of ten people will suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, the reality is that many of these cases will be acute episodes lasting no longer than a…
Physical therapy is a practice that uses active and passive techniques to treat, heal, and prevent injuries or disabilities. Trained, licensed physical therapists are experts in relieving pain, improving mobility, and restoring function to different areas of the body. As such, many chronic pain patients may attend physical therapy sessions in order to help their pain.…
Osteoporosis doesn’t have to be a diagnosis that puts an end to physical activity. In fact, exercise will help strengthen the body and prevent further damage. Because of the nature of osteoporosis and the long-term effects an injury can have on patients, doctors encourage people to use caution when exercising with the condition. Low impact…
Many patients suffering from forms of back pain have sought and found relief from various injection therapies. These treatments include sacroiliac and trigger point injections. What are these treatments and will they work for you? Back pain is the second most common condition, after the common cold, for which people seek medical attention. Staggering statistics…