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Understanding pain and its causes is important in dealing with such problem. Here at Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, we want our clients or would-be clients to have a better grasp of the many kinds of pain and its causes. We want to share our knowledge regarding the spine and several conditions and syndromes that might lead to uncomfortable and unbearable pain. This is our way of giving back to our dear clients.
We do this by writing articles which we hope people can learn from. We offer insights in dealing with the pain and understanding certain conditions, particularly those involving the spine, through our blogs. Check out our blogs and articles here. Learn more and enjoy reading.
Constant Headaches: Types, Symptoms, and What to Do
Headaches are one of the most common afflictions a person can suffer from. In fact, there are over 300 known types of headaches. Some are slight and easy to ignore while others, especially when chronic, can have a major impact on your life and daily functioning. Headaches include a variety of types, many symptoms, and …
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A Headache Behind the Eyes: Migraine Eye Pain
Eye pain occurring side by side with a headache is an unfortunate commonality for many individuals who suffer from chronic headaches. These pains can be debilitating and long lasting, sometimes even requiring specialized therapies and prescription medications to properly manage. Below, you will find the three main types of headache that cause excessive eye pain. …
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Top 7 Reasons for Hip and Groin Pain
The hip region of the human body is packed with muscles, tendons, nerves, and joints. Even the most careful individuals will usually injure this complex area at some point in their lives, causing pain and reduced range of motion in the short term, but potential for hip problems in the long term. While many simply …
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Groin Pain When Walking: What to Do and When to Worry
The groin is the area of the body where your stomach meets your leg and can be the source of pain that ranges from mild to severe. Due to its placement, groin pain can be anything from a mild nuisance to a major hindrance on daily activities. Furthermore, sure to the network of muscles, nerves, …
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Can Lower Back Pain Radiate to the Groin?
A common complaint from individuals who have chronic pain is that it moves from one area of the body to another. This said, it becomes difficult in these situations to determine where the pain originated and what may be its cause. In instances where back pain is the main culprit, these discomfort most commonly radiates …
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PRP: What You Need to Know
Platelets are critical in healing the body. Made within bone marrow, platelets help create clots that form scabs over wounds and ward off outside bacteria. In recent years, science has used this principle to develop injections with high concentrations of platelets to treat a variety of conditions from arthritic pain to hair loss. This concentration …
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Precautions After PRP Injection
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a regenerative treatment that is being used for a variety of conditions. It involves using one’s blood to create a heavily-concentrated solution of platelets that is injected back into the body. The process has proven to be effective in decreasing the length of time needed for the body to naturally recover. …
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How to Treat a Stiff Neck
A stiff neck can make it painful to move your head, and the shooting pain can also move down your back. Most commonly, neck stiffness occurs when there is injury to or overuse of the neck’s muscles, ligaments, tendons, and/or bones. There are times, however, when a stiff neck is associated with a serious health …
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How to Prevent Sciatica
Approximately 80% of adults experience back pain during their lives. Sciatica is a form that impacts up to 40% of people and becomes more common as we age. Located in the lower back, the sciatic nerve is the largest in the body. What are the best ways to prevent sciatica? Understanding Sciatica Pressure on the …
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How to Cope With Fibromyalgia Pain?
What is Fibromyalgia? “Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues” (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354780). It’s widely believed that fibromyalgia increases pain by impacting the pain signals that are sent from the brain. Fibromyalgia is more likely to occur in women than men and can start after a traumatic …
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How to Fix Back Pain From Lower Squats
Squats are an incredibly common and useful exercise that almost anyone can perform. They are extremely beneficial when done correctly. However, if you have existing back pain issue or find that you can’t execute squats without back pain some additional work may be needed. One of the biggest setbacks in people’s exercise regimens is injury …
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How to Cope with Neck Pain While Sleeping
Neck pain can be caused by a host of reasons some big and some small. If you find your neck pain is reoccurring and not getting any better, we recommend you visit your medical professional. Ultimately, the best way to deal with neck pain is to find the root cause and eliminate it entirely. That …
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