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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  Continue Reading »

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! 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  Continue Reading »

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  Continue Reading »

Osteoarthritis is the most common of the three different types of arthritis that can occur in the knee. It is a progressive disease that slowly wears away joint cartilage, most likely to strike after middle age. Rheumatoid arthritis is an inflammatory disease that can strike at any age. When arthritis develops following an injury to  Continue Reading »

When you think of back pain you typically think of an older individual and it is true that older people tend to experience chronic back pain more often than younger individuals. This does not mean that it is abnormal for those in their twenties and thirties to experience backaches. Studies has shown that more people  Continue Reading »

You can do many things to help with knee pain whether it is related to an injury or arthritis you’ve had for many years. We have a few suggestions that may help with relieving knee pain. Maintain a healthy weight Do not rest too much, incorporate exercise in your life Use ice or heat when  Continue Reading »

Over 80 percent of us suffer acute low back pain at least once in our lives, and about half will experience a recurrence within one year.  Along with your doctor recommended treatment plan, it is good to also include exercise in your regiment. Regular exercise reduces the risk of developing low back pain and helps with  Continue Reading »

It’s that time of year again… For the fifth year running, Pain Specialists of Charleston is proud to support Lowcountry students graduate and pursue their collegiate dreams through our “Giving BACK” Scholarship. One $5,000 Scholarship is Available to Lowcountry High School Seniors! Students from both private and public schools are encouraged to apply.  All districts  Continue Reading »

Genicular Neurotomy Genicular Neurotomy is a new, cutting edge procedure option for treating knee pain without surgery. The procedure uses a breakthrough technology called Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) to stun the painful nerves and prevent the signals from reaching the brain. This technology has been used for decades with success, traditionally to treat pain in the neck and back.  Continue Reading »

As we know, this winter has not started off with the usual cold temperatures but the cold with come and you will need to be prepared. For many, the drop in temperature means worsen aches and pains in the knees and other areas, especially if you have arthritis. The wintertime can make simple walking difficult and you  Continue Reading »