Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
Some people love the feeling, while others hate to hear the “pop,” but can cracking your knuckles really lead to arthritis in your hands?
Cracking your knuckles can act as a form of stress relief for some individuals or can be a source of relaxation and tension release for others. But is a movement aimed at easing your anxiety causing potential damage to your hands and fingers?
Arthritis in the hands can complicate the most mundane of movements, from ...
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Can TMJ Cause Headaches?
You’ve likely heard the phrase “my lips are sealed” when it comes to keeping secrets – unfortunately for those suffering from TMJ, keeping your lips sealed is not so much a choice as it is a painful demand from your jaw.
Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder is the second most common cause of chronic pain, leaving those unlucky enough to experience it with difficulty chewing, speaking, and even laughing.
But what happens when signs of TMJ disorder leave you ...
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You Know, Sometimes it’s Just a Pain in the Buttocks – Literally!
There are some things in our lives that are just a pain in the butt, and then there is just plain, old-fashioned pain in the butt. Although your butt may be behind you, the problems and pain you experience are not.
Your buttocks are composed of fat and gluteal muscle, making them more prone to injury and disease, ranging from minor muscle strains to severe infections. Whether you are experiencing butt pain when sitting or even pain in the buttocks during pregnancy, you ...
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Attention Side Sleepers! The Way You Sleep May be Causing Your Shoulder Pain
Let me paint you a picture: The sun is peaking in through your blinds, the birds are just starting to sing their tunes, and – after your extra five-minute alarm has been snoozed – you roll over to meet the day head-on when an intense burning pain in your shoulder almost knocks the breath out of you.
Shoulder pain can potentially hold you back from a good night's sleep or your morning cup of coffee – and it is a problem many side sleepers face. But is sleeping on your side ...
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Runner’s Knee: Say Goodbye to the Finish Line and Hello to a Pain Specialist
Prepping for your first run, whether it be the intensity of a half-marathon or adding a few extra miles to your daily routine, means putting your body through repeated stress in the hopes of de-stressing.
Repetitive stress from running can do wonders for your body, such as building bone density and increasing stamina. However, there is also a downside to your newfound hobby – the increased risk of an injury.
Runner’s knee is a well-known ache for new ...
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