Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
How Long Does a Pinched Nerve Last? Understanding Nerve Pain in Your Shoulder
Your day begins like any other – your eyes open to the sound of your alarm blaring the morning's wake-up call. As you work to find the energy to prop yourself up and drink your first of several cups of coffee, an intense pain in your shoulder stops you in your tracks.
You clutch your shoulder, pain washing over you. As you try to raise your arm, it feels as though it is locked in place, and pain is now the new currency for flexibility and motion. Is this just a symptom of ...
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What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome?
Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is more than a painful knot in your neck or muscle tightness in your shoulder – it is a persistent and debilitating condition that can feel like your body’s tension is working against you.
MPS can lead to a deep, nagging pain that aims to disrupt your daily life and make even the simplest of movements feel challenging.
Is there any hope of living a life without the underlying pain of MPS rearing its head at every turn? ...
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How Serious is a Spinal Compression Fracture?
Socrates once said, “If you would seek health, look first to the spine.”
The spine is one of the most important parts of the body, providing structure, support, and communication between your brain and the rest of your body. Contrary to popular belief, your spine is designed to withstand ample amounts of load and stress – but that does not mean it is unbreakable.
Too much pressure on or against the vertebrae in your spine may cause the bones to break ...
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Feeling What’s Unseen: Understanding Phantom Limb Pain
Many of us go through life without second-guessing the luxury of having ten fingers and ten toes, never fully understanding how easy it is for us to put our hair in a ponytail or play a game on our Xbox.
But what happens when a condition or accident leaves you with the only alternative treatment: amputation?
Undergoing the loss of a limb is challenging, to put it mildly. However, what do you do when you start to feel pain in a body part that no longer exists?...
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New Study Finds Ozempic to Reduce Knee Pain in Those with Osteoarthritis
Ozempic has gained a cult following in recent years for its fast-acting powers in weight loss, but could it also be used for those suffering from inner knee pain due to osteoarthritis?
Originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for those with type 2 diabetes, the weekly injection quickly gained popularity for a common side effect: weight loss.
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