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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 (1). Back pain can arise from the bones, ligaments or… Read article
Shoulder Pain Treatment Options
Shoulder pain is a common experience that can range from being a mild nuisance to severely impacting function and quality of life. Shoulder pain can be caused by a number… Read article
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, insomnia, and other conditions. CBD is not psychoactive, unlike THC… Read article
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. Due to its potentially debilitating effect on daily life as… Read article
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 ranging in severity from mild to severe, but it may… Read article
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 being treated, there may be different conservative options available for… Read article
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 sides of the body, both above and below the waist… Read article
Anatomy of Spinal Nerves
The nervous system recognizes, transmits, and processes the sensation of pain. Sensory nerves throughout the body are responsible for detecting pain, as well as touch, temperature, and position, and then… Read article
Physiology Behind Pain
Pain is a universal sensation inherent to most diseases, conditions, and many aspects of daily life. Pain can be subjective and psychological but has a definitive physiological basis; understanding the… Read article
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. A national report estimated 1.6 million people living with limb… Read article
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 pain (1). Developed using postulates of gate control theory and… Read article