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There are many different types of pain a person can have. You can have pain on the surface of your body and localized or you can have deep pain in multiple places that is hard to pinpoint. Either way, pain is telling you something and when it is a constant pain, it could be telling  Continue Reading »

Osteoarthritis affects at least 27 million Americans and knee osteoarthritis may afflict as many as 1 in 2 people at some point in their lives. Many risk factors include joint injuries, joint overuse, obesity, family history and aging just to name a few. The painful and often debilitating joint condition is the most common form  Continue Reading »

A large amount of people suffer from back pain related to work. Whether you are sitting for long periods of time or constantly on your feet, back pain may be causing you discomfort. Back pain while you work can cause you to be less productive so taking steps to prevent or treat it is important.  Continue Reading »

Falling asleep can be hard for just about anyone but falling asleep when you suffer from back pain can makes it quit difficult. Those that live with chronic back pain tend to sleep in a much lighter state, making them susceptible to waking up more often throughout the night. Studies have shown at least 1/3  Continue Reading »

It is estimated that eight out of 10 adults will experience low back pain at some point in their lives. Common preventable causes include being overweight, improper lifting, excessive sitting or standing and overly tight or overly weak muscles. Tips To Reduce The Risk Of Low Back Pain: Avoid sudden, drastic changes in activity levels-  Continue Reading »

  Many Americans deal with arthritis daily and since it is Pain Awareness Month, we would like to go over a few basic questions you may ask. What is arthritis? Acute or chronic inflammation of one or more joints, usually accompanied by pain and stiffness, resulting from infection, trauma, degenerative changes, autoimmune disease, or other  Continue Reading »

September is Pain Awareness Month! What does that mean? It means we want to share with you information on how prevalent and wide spread chronic pain is. We will also be sharing tips and ways patients can help cope and treat their pain. Did you know about one in 10 Americans experience some form of  Continue Reading »

Does it often seem like you hear about people, including yourself, suffering from back pain? Around 80% of the US either suffers from or has had back pain at some point in their life, that is a large amount of people. Most wonder where exactly all of the discomfort and pain comes from and depending  Continue Reading »

There are approximately 350 million people in the world who suffer from a form of arthritis. There are many types of arthritis but the most common include the “wear and tear” of the joints, osteoarthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis, a chronic inflammatory autoimmune disease that causes joint discomfort is also very common. Other types of arthritis include Psoriatic arthritis,  Continue Reading »

Pain is unpleasant for anyone. No one enjoys pain and most people find it difficult to handle when it lasts more than a few minutes. A sprained ankle, a toothache or getting a shot at the doctors office are all temporary pains that eventually subside. This is very different for people who suffer from chronic pain.  Continue Reading »