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Do you have chronic pain in your back, joints, or neck? Radiofrequency ablation may be the best pain management option for you. Read on to learn more about this effective treatment. What is Radiofrequency Ablation? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure used to help many people find relief from chronic pain. In most people, it …
It’s challenging to keep up with an active lifestyle when you live with arthritis or osteoarthritis. The pain alone is debilitating, especially if you used to play sports or use your legs every day. Most people assume they’ll have to spend thousands on a knee replacement that won’t totally relieve their suffering. You also don’t …
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Whether mild or excruciating, shoulder pain is a nuisance that can keep you from the activities and hobbies you love and from living your life to its fullest. While some at-home remedies may relieve your shoulder pain, depending on the cause, you may need to seek medical attention for further treatment. Symptoms Not all symptoms …
Arthritis in the hips can be downright painful and make it difficult to complete daily tasks. Hip pain can make bending over a challenge and even walking from room to room a painful endeavor. The good news is that physical activity and movement can be beneficial for physical and mental health, which is crucial for …
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Fibromyalgia affects roughly 2% of the adult population in the United States, or 4 million people. While the exact cause of fibromyalgia is not yet clear, we do know that it can be a very painful, debilitating condition. Although this condition causes many distressing symptoms, there are effective treatments for fibromyalgia. What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia …
According to this study on non-elite athletes, 56% of participants reported sustaining a sports or exercise-related injury. For many, this puts into perspective the shocking prevalence of sports-related injuries even for individuals who are not working at top performance levels. This same study cited the fact that individuals were more likely to seek help from …
As an injury, repetitive strains are common among a large majority of professions and athletic fields. For individuals who are employed at a desk job, poor posture, phone use, and excessive typing can contribute to wrist pain and carpal tunnel. Similarly, store clerks, dentists, and musicians all have similar challenges due to work-related strains. While …
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The Trade Between Alternative Methods and Medication Unlike acute pain, chronic pain has a lasting impact on individuals for 3 months or more. This results in a host of challenges, reduced quality of life, and high correlation with elevated healthcare costs. As such, the medical community has dedicated time and resources into determining the most …
Types of Therapists for Chronic Pain Management Individuals suffering with chronic pain each have an individual path to managing their daily challenges. Over time, this path develops to meet present needs and, at some point, will often include working with the physical body to increase ease of mobility. For this, there are two types of …
What Makes Occupational Therapy Unique You have chronic pain that impacts your daily life. While you may be on pain medications, for many individuals, that simply isn’t enough to fully regain their quality of life. Enter the occupational therapist. An OTs work is so much more than just managing the symptoms of pain. Unlike other …