Severe or acute migraines and cluster headaches can hit in minutes and cause excruciating pain. While there are many management, prevention, and treatment options, sometimes relief can’t wait. Let’s look at seven fast-acting prescription medications and treatments. 1. Sumatriptan Prescription triptan drugs can get rid of your acute migraines and cluster headaches in minutes. Sumatriptan, […]
Picking up your dog shouldn’t hurt. Neither should getting out of bed. Imagine a one-time, minimally-invasive procedure that can give you constant back pain relief for the rest of your life. That’s what a spinal cord stimulator can do. Here are some considerations to give you an idea of whether this back pain treatment may […]
Many athletes call them ‘stingers.’ Doctors call them pinched or compressed nerves. And they hurt like giant bee stings. The pain usually hits in the neck, in an area known as the brachial plexus, where the nerves extend down into the arms. Pinched nerves have sudden and gradual causes; they can strike suddenly when lifting […]
According to the CDC, more than 50 million Americans have chronic joint pain or arthritis. Unfortunately, this chronic pain condition is more common in women. Anatomy is a contributing factor. Because women have wider hips, there is more stress on their outer knees. Also, women have less knee cartilage than men, so wear and tear […]
It’s miserable waking up bleary-eyed after tossing and turning all night. You can’t afford to go through that again. And you don’t have to. Let’s look at some simple ways to reduce back pain so you can sleep better. 1. Sleep on your side. This position keeps your spine correctly aligned and your body balanced, […]
Your knees are the largest, most active joints in your body and the hinge point of your legs. It’s easy to think most knee pain comes on as a result of injury during strenuous activities. But everyday activities in work and school can cause it, too. And for many people, chronic knee pain sets in […]
1 in 5 people* will have spine surgery that fails to provide long-term pain relief, regardless of the type of procedure. This number includes minimally invasive spine surgeries. Back surgery that fails to relieve pain is known as Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBBS). Whether you are going through normal post-operative pain or FBBS, a conservative, […]
The thudding pain feels like getting kicked in the head again and again. You can only lay down in a dark, quiet room until it goes away. There is no known cure for chronic migraines. But… Imagine living with fewer migraine attacks – or no attacks – for months. Imagine not having to take pain […]
Performing daily tasks like holding a computer mouse and bending down to tie your shoes have been painful lately. As people age, their injuries and chronic pain tend to increase. The body’s natural healing processes start to slow down. Aging bodies could use some help healing. That’s what cold laser therapy, a non-invasive treatment, can […]
Life hurts. Stepping out into the bright sunlight after a three-hour movie hurts. Stubbing your toe really hurts. But living with chronic pain always hurts. Why not give yourself some pain protection by taking a few simple steps to avoid chronic pain? Exercise the Mind-Body Connection Research suggests pain involves the body and the mind. […]