Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
Waking Up with Neck Pain: Saying Sayonara to a Stiff Neck!
As the morning sun begins to creep in through the windows, and the smell of freshly brewed coffee eases its way into your senses, you can’t help but think to yourself, “Today is going to be a good day.”
But all of your thoughts and senses are immediately clouded by a shooting pain in the left side of your neck. Waking up with a stiff and painful neck can be the result of something as simple as your sleeping position or as complex as an underlying cervical spine issue....
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A Medical Massage Menagerie: A Complete Guide to Non-Surgical Pain Management
Between a knot in your neck from a rough night’s rest to tension in your back from your workout classes, you may believe that the answers lie in over-the-counter pain medications and sheer hope it will subside.
However, what if we told you there was another way to ease muscle tension and provide you with much-needed mental relaxation – all without a visit to the drugstore?
Medical massage therapy offers an alternative form of healing and pain relief that ...
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Can Ozempic Cause Muscle Pain?
Considered the “worst-kept secret in Hollywood,” Ozempic has become the most popular and debated topic of conversation in recent months.
Originally created to help patients with diabetes control their blood sugar, Ozempic has now reached superstardom in the realm of weight loss. While the drug has proven to be effective in helping people lose weight, concerns are rising around how quickly weight can be shed and what that means for your muscles.
Can Ozempic ...
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Wrist-ful Thinking: How to Prevent Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Finding Relief If It’s Too Late
Your ability to work from home or the flexibility in your career as a cosmetologist has left you feeling like you hit the career jackpot – until the years of repetition have left you with a slight ache in your wrists.
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that causes a numb sensation in the fingers, weakness in grabbing the smallest objects, and difficulty distinguishing hot from cold by touch.
From factory workers to chefs to artists, the pain of carpal ...
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The Gender-Pain Gap: Tackling Female Groin Pain
When we think of groin pain, our minds most likely think of a man. While this may seem like an accurate representation, groin pain does not discriminate based on gender.
Groin pain is common in people of all ages, affecting both men and women. The most common reasons for groin pain in women stems from overuse or strain of the muscles. However, it can also be a sign of something more serious.
In the world of women’s health, experiencing ...
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