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If you experience low back pain, you are not alone. Around 80 percent of adults experience low back pain at some point in their lives. It is a leading contributor to missed worked days and job-related injuries. Low back pain can range in intensity from dull, constant ache to a sudden sharp sensation. There is  Continue Reading »

More than 76 million Americans over the age of 20 years old say they’ve had pain in the last 24 hours. So how long should you experience an aching neck or back, joint pain, or pain resulting from a surgery or injury? Pain is considered chronic if it occurs for longer than 3 months. If  Continue Reading »

Back pain has become a chronic problem for many people. The stresses of work and a busy lifestyle can add to your back pain. In order to manage your pain along with your medical provider’s treatment plan, you can also incorporate exercise. Using exercise can minimize further damage and pain. Here are 5 simple exercises to help  Continue Reading »

Summertime is usually a time of enjoyable activities and vacations  with family and friends. You want to get away from your usual schedule to relax and enjoy a new place or even activities in your own town you never have time for. No one wants to worry about back pain. Some summer activities such as  Continue Reading »

Over 100 million Americans suffer from a form of chronic pain. The different chronic conditions can vary from neck or back pain to knee and leg pain. There have been significant signs of fatigue and depression in those that fight chronic pain. We would like to provide ways to remain positive when living with chronic  Continue Reading »

May is Arthritis Awareness Month and it is important for those who experience or have onset arthritis pain, to be knowledgeable about what to expect. Being in pain can be one of the most difficult parts about living with arthritis. Most people with arthritis in fact face frequent or ongoing aches and pains that affect their outlook on life.  Continue Reading »

Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina has made the decision to no longer cover Sacroiliac Joint Injections. This procedure has been an integral part of interventional treatment for over 20 years and BCBS’s decision is outside of industry standards as many other insurance carriers- including Medicare, Tricare, Medicaid, Worker’s Compensation, etc. – cover the  Continue Reading »

Over 50 million people in the United States have a form of arthritis. There are many different types of arthritis, but most will start with similar symptoms. Would you know if you were at the beginning stages of arthritis? Some say the initial signs and symptoms can be confusing, many suspect an injury when they  Continue Reading »

Spinal Cord Stimulation, also known as Neurostimulation is a proven therapy that is recommended by doctors to improve the quality of life and manage chronic pain for the past 40 years. Neurostimulation systems are approved or cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the management of chronic pain in the back, neck, arms,  Continue Reading »

Today is National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day. Fibromyalgia is much more than a widespread pain in the muscles and soft tissue. It is a common and complex chronic pain disorder that affects people physically, mentally, and socially.  It is characterized by chronic widespread pain, abnormal pain processing, sleep disturbances, fatigue, and often comes with psychological distress. Symptoms  Continue Reading »