Causalgia: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome II Patients who experience chronic, severe burning pain in a limb due to an injury to a peripheral nerve may have once been told that they suffer from causalgia. Today, the condition is more often referred to as Type 2 Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS II). Peripheral nerves run from the brain and spine to the body’s extremities. In cases of Type 1 CRPS (CRPS I), pain develops even though there … [Read more...] about Causalgia: CRPS II
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Common Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
There is an ever-growing variety of treatments for those suffering from chronic pain. There is the option of general medicine - oral and topical therapies - that can be used to reduce pain and inflammation. Your doctor may suggest non-medication pain relievers or even use alternative methods like acupuncture. Occasionally, physicians will use interventional techniques that involve outpatient procedures or injections of various levels to … [Read more...] about Common Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Arm and Shoulder Pain
Arm and shoulder pain can be uncomfortable, inconvenient, and have a significant hindrance on everyday life if it goes without treatment. Sometimes the cause of arm and shoulder pain may be identifiable, resulting from a dislocation, separation, or prior injury. But sometimes the cause of this pain can be a result of an underlying condition such as arthritis, tendonitis, or even gallbladder trouble. Regardless of the cause, there are many options … [Read more...] about Arm and Shoulder Pain
At-Home Stretches for Pain Relief
Living with pain does not have to be “the norm.” In fact, incorporating a regular stretching routine into you daily activities can not only help relieve pain, but it can prevent pain from becoming persistent. Seeing a physical therapist or specialist all the time to guide you through stretching may not be practical. And it is not easy to squeeze in a yoga or pilates class into a hectic schedule. But these stretches can all be done at … [Read more...] about At-Home Stretches for Pain Relief
Reduce Pain Caused by Sciatica
Sciatica causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve’s path. It can disturb daily activities, quality of life, and causes discomfort. Pain can be caused when the nerves get pinched, and intense pain can travel into your legs. Sciatica can be repetitive, intolerable, and many times, the cause is unknown to the patient. This type of pain can be treated with self-care and rarely requires medicine. Treatments depend on what is … [Read more...] about Reduce Pain Caused by Sciatica
How to Treat Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) describes a group of symptoms that results from age-related wear-and-tear of the spinal discs. It could also be a result of an acute spinal injury that causes the spinal column to deteriorate or break down. Despite its name, degenerative disc disease is, in fact, not a disease. This is a natural occurrence that is a result of aging. The rubber-like discs between the vertebrae that act like shock absorbers … [Read more...] about How to Treat Degenerative Disc Disease