Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
Top 3 Reasons You Would Need Genicular RFA Treatment
Genicular NeurotomyGenicular Neurotomy is a new, cutting edge procedure option for treating knee pain without surgery. The procedure uses a breakthrough technology called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to stun the painful nerves and prevent the signals from reaching the brain. This technology has been used for decades with success, traditionally to treat pain in the neck and back. The nerves grow back over time which makes the procedure reversible if necessary. Dr. Walter ...
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5 Tips to Protect Your Joints This Winter
As we know, this winter has not started off with the usual cold temperatures but the cold with come and you will need to be prepared. For many, the drop in temperature means worsen aches and pains in the knees and other areas, especially if you have arthritis. The wintertime can make simple walking difficult and you may even dread getting out of bed in fear of the pain the cold brings. Not to worry, we have some helpful information and tips to make sure you are prepared when the winter ...Read More
Is It Time For You To See A Pain Specialist?
There are many different types of pain a person can have. You can have pain on the surface of your body and localized or you can have deep pain in multiple places that is hard to pinpoint. Either way, pain is telling you something and when it is a constant pain, it could be telling you that something more serious is wrong. When back pain for instance becomes persistent and disabling, it indicates that there is need for diagnosis and it is time to see a doctor. Some get use to living with the ...Read More
Tips For Preventing and Coping With Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis affects at least 27 million Americans and knee osteoarthritis may afflict as many as 1 in 2 people at some point in their lives. Many risk factors include joint injuries, joint overuse, obesity, family history and aging just to name a few. The painful and often debilitating joint condition is the most common form of arthritis. Below are a few tips to help you prevent and cope with osteoarthritis. Prevention: Achieve a healthy weight to take a load off your joints Do ...Read More
Are You Having Back Pain At Work? Tips For Relief
A large amount of people suffer from back pain related to work. Whether you are sitting for long periods of time or constantly on your feet, back pain may be causing you discomfort. Back pain while you work can cause you to be less productive so taking steps to prevent or treat it is important. Here are some helpful measures that can help ease back pain while at work: Make sure that you pay attention to your posture while sitting in front of a computer, try to keep your knees at 90 ...Read More
