It can be hard to give your doctor an accurate depiction of your pain issue. But it’s necessary to get the treatment you need. So, we created this list of five ways you can better describe your pain to your doctor to help prepare for your next visit. 1. Be ready to describe how severe it […]
Healthy hips let you twist and turn freely. But hip injuries, failed hip surgery, and disease and degeneration from aging can keep you from doing all the working, playing, helping, and participating that your life demands. Non-surgical treatment is the best way to address the pain and restore function. Here are seven non-invasive or non-surgical […]
Breaking or spraining a limb or having surgery hurts. That’s normal. But burning pain, warm, sensitive, and swollen skin, and restricted mobility in your hands and feet long after an injury or surgery aren’t. These symptoms could mean complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) — a chronic pain disorder. Yes, some doctors say it’s just a […]
You’ve probably had or at least heard of the tendon problem known as tennis elbow. And chances are you’ve heard people say that it’s a form of tendonitis. You may not have heard of the other type of tendon problem called tendinosis. Its symptoms are often mistaken for tendonitis, and therefore, it’s often treated like […]
Fibromyalgia is often mistaken for other chronic pain conditions, disorders, and diseases. There’s widespread misinformation about this disease, which has created a lot of confusion. Let’s dig into it and separate five common fibromyalgia facts from fiction. 1. Fibromyalgia isn’t real. (Wrong!!!) Many doctors tell patients with fibromyalgia symptoms that the disease doesn’t exist. Then […]
According to the CDC, over 23% of adults have arthritis. Like other common diseases and health conditions, there’s a lot of misconceptions about it. Let’s look at seven of the most common arthritis myths and zero in on the facts. 1. Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis. Studies comparing the incidence of hand arthritis in habitual […]
You’ve likely heard of shingles and at least one or two things about it. The problem is, this common condition is commonly misunderstood. Let’s take a look at eight common shingles myths and sort out the facts from the fiction. 1. Shingles is just an itchy rash (like chickenpox or poison ivy). (Wrong!) Unlike chickenpox, […]
Most chronic or long-term pain and discomfort comes from wear and tear, injuries, and overuse — three things no one can avoid if they live long enough. Neck pain and discomfort symptoms include: Neck pain Neck stiffness and reduced range of motion Headaches Muscle weakness in the arm, hand, or shoulder Numbness, prickling, and tingling […]
A recent Esurance report found that the average driver will experience 3-4 accidents in their lifetime. Let’s look at some common car accident injuries, symptoms, and treatments (the below list is NOT in order of most common injuries). 1. Internal Bleeding Your organs are delicate and vulnerable to trauma. These potentially life-threatening injuries are much […]
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) can be extremely painful and debilitating. Treatment and medication for TOS depend on the specific type. Treatment for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS) Neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when the nerves leading from the neck to the arm are compressed. Over 90 percent of cases of thoracic outlet syndrome are neurogenic. Symptoms […]