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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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Urban Spine and Joint
June 7, 2022

Laser Therapy for Pain Management

Non-surgical and non-opioid methods of treating chronic pain are a focal point in medical research (1-3). Depending on the condition ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
May 16, 2022

Chronic Widespread Pain after a Motor Vehicle Accident 

Population-based studies have suggested that up to 13% of adults suffer from chronic widespread pain, characterized by pain on both ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
May 2, 2022

Anatomy of Spinal Nerves 

The nervous system recognizes, transmits, and processes the sensation of pain. Sensory nerves throughout the body are responsible for detecting ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
April 18, 2022

Physiology Behind Pain

Pain is a universal sensation inherent to most diseases, conditions, and many aspects of daily life. Pain can be subjective ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
April 4, 2022

Phantom Limb Pain After Amputation 

Limb amputation is a last resort treatment option in dire cases of diabetes mellitus, vascular disease, infection, trauma, or cancer. ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
March 23, 2022

Minimally Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation

One of the oldest neuromodulation therapeutic techniques, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a safe and effective option for treating neuropathic ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
March 8, 2022

Nerve Blocks for Pain Treatment and Diagnosis

For more than two decades, nerve blocks have been widely used in anesthesia practice [1]. Unlike general anesthesia, regional anesthetic ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
February 23, 2022

Age-Related Spine Changes

As people age, the spine undergoes several changes [1]. These changes include decreases in mineral density, degeneration of various facets ...
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Urban Spine and Joint
February 8, 2022

Neuropathic Pain after Whiplash Injury

Whiplash associated disorders (WAD) occur frequently, with one of their most common causes being motor vehicle accidents [1]. They are ...
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