Pain Specialists of Charleston BLOG
CRPS 101
Did you know that today is “Color the World Orange Day”? Color The World Orange is an event held the first Monday of November each year to spread awareness of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy. What is CRPS? Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy, is characterized by severe chronic pain that usually begins after an injury, surgery, or other physically traumatic event. The severe pain continues even ...Read More
Tips On Using Knee Brace For Knee Pain
Did you know the knee is the largest joint in the human body? That’s right – the joint responsible for helping you move great distances in a marathon and holding heavy weight in a back squat can also be responsible for bringing all that movement to a resounding halt.
The knee is no stranger to injury, from runner’s knee to arthritis and infections. It is important to keep your knees well-kept because, over time, even the strongest joints will begin to break down....
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6 Tips To Avoid Neck Pain
Has your neck pain become a "pain in the neck"? There are many different things that can cause neck pain, including poor sleeping positions, jerking the neck while moving too quickly, poor posture, arthritis and other things. Any injury or inflammation can cause neck pain. Many people ask how to avoid neck pain and here are some quick tips:
6 Tips to avoid a pain in the neck
1. Exercise your neck daily to ...
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2016 Giving BACK Scholarship Recipient!
A BIG Congratulations to Kaylie Dresp from Ashley Ridge High School on receiving the $5,000 Giving BACK Scholarship! She will be attending Clemson University in the Fall! [caption id="attachment_2228" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Winner of the 2016 Giving BACK Scholarship![/caption] Thank you to those who applied this year! We had a record number of applications and enjoyed learning about all of the giving BACK you do for the community!Read More
Gardening With Arthritis
Spring is a time to get outdoors and enjoy the beautiful weather and blooming flowers but for many who suffer from arthritis, it makes it difficult to enjoy gardening. The bending, stretching and lifting that gardening entails seems all too painful for those living with arthritis. There are ways that gardening can be an excellent form of exercise to help strength and mobility without putting stress on your joints. The Arthritis Society offers the following tips for smart ...
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