Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
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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Interventional Pain Management: Everything You Need to Know
Occasional aches and pains are a part of life, from stubbed toes to the stubborn effects of an old injury. But when pain becomes more than a minor inconvenience, it’s time to seek a specialist. If your favorite activities and everyday obligations start to feel like chores, acute or chronic pain may be to blame.
Finding the right specialist may seem daunting – which can make a pain solution seem far out of reach. But getting relief is simple here at Pain Specialists of ...
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One Foot in Front of the Other: Navigating Leg Pain Causes and Treatment (Without Surgery)!
Sometimes putting one foot in front of the other is easier said than done. Leg pain is a common condition that can develop naturally over time or be a sign of a more serious condition.
Pain may last anywhere from a couple of days of discomfort to months of severe pain – and determining the underlying cause can be half the battle.
Whether you are suffering from consistent shooting pain in your leg or sharp pain in your knee, our pain management physicians are here ...
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