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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  Continue Reading »

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  Continue Reading »

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  Continue Reading »

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  Continue Reading »

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  Continue Reading »

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.  Continue Reading »

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  Continue Reading »

Double Board Certified Physician 20+ Years Experience English Speaking Dr. Edward Tavel, Jr., the founder and medical director at Pain Specialists of Charleston, has been serving the Charleston community since 1993. Born and raised in Charleston, he brings a deep understanding of the local community to his practice. With extensive training in pain management, Dr.  Continue Reading »

Living with chronic pain can be demoralizing and debilitating, making you feel that this is just how life will be from now on. If you have found yourself in this predicament, scheduling an appointment at a pain management clinic near you may be just what the doctor ordered.  But what can you expect during your  Continue Reading »

Pain relief and management look different to many people–some find medication helpful, others require surgery, and many just learn to “live with it.”  Chronic pain should not mean sacrificing your overall well-being. In fact, we believe quite the opposite. At Pain Specialists of Charleston, our goal is to help you reclaim your quality of life  Continue Reading »