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 …
What is a Whiplash Injury? Whiplash results from sudden and forced movement to your neck and spine. It is an injury that can damage the musculoskeletal system and is also known as a neck strain, a tear of the muscle or tendon in the neck—often confused with a neck sprain, which is a tear in …
Neck pain is widespread, with most people experiencing it on some level during different seasons of life. It does not take an injury or severe illness to be afflicted with neck pain. The most common cause is muscle strain. Discomfort can be brought on simply by poor posture, sleeping in an awkward position, or other …
Are you constantly dealing with headaches? Is the pain in the back of your head, behind your ears, or upper neck? These are not symptoms you should ignore. You may be experiencing the effects of a chronic pain disorder known as occipital neuralgia. Although this condition is not life-threatening, it can severely impact your quality …
Many of us have already experienced the dreaded text neck, and many of us will experience it again. Text neck syndrome is caused by excessive cellular device use over long periods resulting in neck pain and injury to the neck. Mobile devices have changed the world. While there are many advantages to connecting with others …
If you’ve ever woken up with a stiff neck, you’re not alone. While a stiff neck is commonly attributed to poor sleep, it can be caused by other factors as well. From pinched nerves to neck strains, there is more to neck stiffness than meets the eye. Pain and stiffness in the neck can negatively …
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 …
Ancient Chinese Treatments for Modern-Day Pain Pain medications, prescription or otherwise, are effective at relieving pain. Unfortunately, this relief comes at a cost. For most pain medications, long-term use results in several consequences. Side effects, tolerance, dependency, and even addiction all become risks when medications alone are used to mask chronic pain. For this reason, …
