Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
Keep Your Summertime Back Pain Free
Summertime is usually a time of enjoyable activities and vacations with family and friends. You want to get away from your usual schedule to relax and enjoy a new place or even activities in your own town you never have time for. No one wants to worry about back pain. Some summer activities such as golfing, boating, beach volleyball, and even transporting your suitcase before the adventure even begins, can lead to back pain or injury. It is important to remember proper body techniques to ...Read More
6 Ways to Remain Positive: Chronic Pain
Over 100 million Americans suffer from a form of chronic pain. The different chronic conditions can vary from neck or back pain to knee and leg pain. There have been significant signs of fatigue and depression in those that fight chronic pain. We would like to provide ways to remain positive when living with chronic pain. Distract Yourself- Going for a run or visiting with family and friends Eliminate Stress- Eliminating stress in other areas of your life can help relieve some of the pain ...Read More
Understanding Arthritis Pain
May is Arthritis Awareness Month and it is important for those who experience or have onset arthritis pain, to be knowledgeable about what to expect. Being in pain can be one of the most difficult parts about living with arthritis. Most people with arthritis in fact face frequent or ongoing aches and pains that affect their outlook on life. While you may not be able to avoid the pain that comes with arthritis, you can take control of the situation. Understanding the pain will better help ...Read More
Blue Cross Blue Shield of SC Coverage
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Signs and Symptoms of Arthritis
Over 50 million people in the United States have a form of arthritis. There are many different types of arthritis, but most will start with similar symptoms. Would you know if you were at the beginning stages of arthritis? Some say the initial signs and symptoms can be confusing, many suspect an injury when they are experiencing early symptoms. Keeping an eye out for early signs of arthritis is important, take a look at some of the symptoms that may occur. The most common signs and symptoms ...Read More