Trigger point pain is a condition that can affect anyone. Pressure on sensitive areas in your muscles, called trigger points, causes pain. This is most common after muscles are contracted and used in repetitive movements. Pain can be caused by doing things you love, at work, or even by stress. If you feel pain or a dense knot in your upper back, shoulders, or neck and the pain worsens when you press on it, you probably have located a … [Read more...] about Treatments for Trigger Point Pain & Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Pain Management
Taking Your Life Back from Chronic Pain
When you are affected by pain, daily life, normal activities, and hobbies can become a challenge. Even the amount of sleep you get, the thoughts you have, and basic daily tasks can be negatively affected by chronic pain. Your quality of life and desire to resume regular activities plays an important role in maintaining your health and managing your pain. There are some positive changes you can make to your lifestyle and simple changes to your … [Read more...] about Taking Your Life Back from Chronic Pain
Effectively Managing Pain Without Opioids
There are a lot of options for treating pain without the use of narcotics. The opioid epidemic is spreading across the nation at frightening rates. Many state laws are cracking down on opioid prescriptions to prevent excessive prescribing. However, this leaves many chronic pain patients feeling lost and confused about what options are available. The North Carolina Medical Board passed a law which limits the initial opioid prescriptions … [Read more...] about Effectively Managing Pain Without Opioids