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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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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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