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How Your Gut Health Could Be Worsening Your Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people around the world. From persistent backaches and joint discomfort to fibromyalgia and migraines, chronic pain can severely impact a… Read article
The “Commuter’s Spine”: Managing Back Pain on the Path to NYC
For many Jersey City residents, commuting into New York City is a daily routine that can quietly take a toll on spinal health. Whether standing on a crowded PATH train… Read article
A New National Guideline on Acute Low Back Pain
Acute low back pain (ALBP) remains one of the most common causes of disability, lost workdays, and emergency room visits in the United States. Yet despite its prevalence, there is… Read article
Diagnosis and Management of Spine-Related Injuries in Athletes
Athletes push their bodies to the limits, and the spine — the central pillar of strength and motion — often bears the brunt of that effort. From acute on-field trauma… Read article
Diagnosis and Management of Facial Pain
Facial pain is a complex and often challenging condition that encompasses a wide range of potential causes, from neurological disorders to musculoskeletal issues and dental pathology. Due to the intricate… Read article
Cracking the Calcium Code: How Crystal Deposits May Drive Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis is one of the most prevalent forms of joint degeneration, affecting millions of people globally. Traditionally viewed as a “wear-and-tear” disease caused by aging, mechanical stress, and cartilage… Read article
Indications for Lumbar Spinal Fusion
Lumbar spinal fusion is a surgical procedure designed to eliminate motion between vertebrae in the lower back (lumbar spine) by permanently connecting two or more vertebrae. This intervention has become… Read article
Radiofrequency for Chronic Knee Pain
Chronic knee pain is a common and debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, especially older adults and those with osteoarthritis or post-surgical complications. While conservative treatments like physical… Read article
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Could Be an Early Sign of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most common peripheral neuropathies, affecting millions of people worldwide. It is typically characterized by numbness, tingling, weakness, or pain in the hand… Read article
Recognizing Opioid Use Disorder in Patients With Pain Receiving Opioid Analgesic Therapy
Opioid analgesics have long been a cornerstone in the treatment of moderate to severe pain, particularly for patients with acute injuries, post-surgical pain, or chronic pain conditions such as cancer… Read article
How Medicare Develops LCDs for Interventional Pain Management
Interventional pain management plays a critical role in treating patients with chronic and complex pain conditions by using minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat pain. Given the high demand… Read article