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Urban Spine and Joint
March 6, 2023

How Pain Affects Sleep 

Pain is one of the more obvious reductors of quality of life, limiting one’s ability to do everything from work ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
February 8, 2023

Spinal Cord Burst Stimulation for Radiculopathy 

Commonly referred to as a pinched nerve, radiculopathy is an injury or damage to nerve roots where they leave the spine. ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
January 3, 2023

The Evolving Definition of Pain 

The definition of pain holds a complicated history. Prior to the 1960s, pain was considered an acute symptom associated with ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
December 19, 2022

New Approach Reduces Visual Triggers for Fibromyalgia Pain 

Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder that affects approximately 4 million Americans, or two percent of the population.1 Symptoms ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
November 30, 2022

Nerve Block for Whiplash Pain

Whiplash injury can result in pain, including neck pain, persistent headaches, and migraine [1]. Unfortunately, whiplash-associated pain is a subject ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
October 7, 2022

Diabetic Neuropathy: Treatment Based on Severity

Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common long-term complications of diabetes, affecting nearly half of all diabetic individuals. It is ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
September 7, 2022

Medical Imaging to Diagnose Knee Pain

One in four adults is estimated to suffer from chronic knee pain in the U.S. alone.1 In addition, the prevalence ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
August 16, 2022

How to Differentiate Intervertebral Disc Conditions

Most people experience back pain at some point in their lives, and it is a leading cause of disability worldwide ...
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Shoulder pain is a common experience that can range from being a mild nuisance to severely impacting function and quality of life.
August 1, 2022

Shoulder Pain Treatment Options 

Shoulder pain is a common experience that can range from being a mild nuisance to severely impacting function and quality ...
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This article will examine available data on the efficacy and risks of CBD for treating pain. 
July 18, 2022

Efficacy of CBD for Treating Pain 

Cannabidiol (CBD), a compound derived from the cannabis plant, is exploding in popularity for its purported effects on pain, anxiety, ...
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Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, though it is more prevalent in older adults.
July 4, 2022

Lipofilling a.k.a. Fat Transfer for Arthritis 

Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, though it is more prevalent in older adults. ...
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Crepitus can occur in a few different scenarios.
June 22, 2022

Joint “Crunching” or Crepitus: When to Seek Treatment 

Crepitus refers to the sound or feeling of cracking, crunching, or popping in the body. It is associated with conditions ...
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