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Smoking is a leading cause of death in the United States. It’s also a major risk factor for many chronic diseases, including heart disease, stroke, and cancer. But did you know that smoking can also make chronic pain worse? There are a few ways that smoking can contribute to chronic pain: 1. Smoking damages the…
While gout is considered the result of arthritis, it is truly caused by a build-up or uric acid in places like the foot, ankle, big toe, wrist, elbow, and other related joints. Learn the what you can do if you have gout. Causes of Gout Due to the fact that men have more uric acid…
The shoulder is one of the most moveable joints in the body. With all of the action it can create, there are a lot of moving parts that you must ensure stay healthy and working properly. Learn about the causes of shoulder pain, home treatment and medical treatment. An image of a person with a…
Shingles is a recurrence of the virus varicella-zoster. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox – later returning once the virus has subsided the first time, or a chickenpox vaccine was given. Shingles can be brought on by many factors, and only occurs in about 10% of adults that previously had the virus. An…
A Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block targets the group of sympathetic nerves that sends pain signals from the feet and legs. People who suffer from chronic pain in these areas of the body due to Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome, Shingles or Vascular Insufficiency may find relief! What to Expect: Like most nerve blocks, the Lumbar Sympathic…
Myofascial pain rests in the muscles’ – In trigger points of the body. It is a chronic pain similar to muscle tension, and can sometimes reside in seemingly unrelated parts of the body. Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments for myofascial pain syndrome. Causes of Myofascial Pain Typically, repetitive use of a muscle is the…
The typical pain clinic will treat patients with several different types of pain. Most doctors who specialize in the treatment of chronic pain have at least one other speciality, such as neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation or psychiatry. The goal of a pain management clinic is to find the cause of your pain and then…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is either acute or chronic pain in the arm or leg. The common cause is ongoing firing of a nerve in the arm or leg which develops inflammation and pain. In this article we will discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments of CRPS. Types of CRPS & Diagnosis: CRPS may seem…
Tennis Elbow and Golfer’s Elbow are a common variety of chronic pain. You may be surprised to find out that playing these sports usually isn’t the cause. Learn the causes, symptoms and treatments for these chronic elbow pain conditions. What are Tennis Elbow & Golfer’s Elbow? Tennis Elbow is the more common of the two,…
In the past, we’ve discussed the Suprascapular Nerve Block for relieving shoulder pain mostly when it comes to arthritis. However, there are three other nerve blocks available to bring pain relief to the shoulder – Especially when dealing with surgeries. The wonderful thing about these nerve blocks is that they can be done right in…