In the United States, it's estimated that between 50 million and 100 million people experience chronic pain. About two in five sufferers' quality of life is significantly impacted due to their decreased ability to work, perform normal personal care activities, and socialize with friends, family, and community members. That's why finding a safe and effective treatment option to help alleviate the debilitating effects of your pain is so … [Read more...] about Top 5 Uses of TENS for Pain Management
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How to Avoid Unnecessary Surgery
Individuals would be shocked at the number of unnecessary surgeries performed in the United States annually. Unnecessary surgery, by definition, is exactly what it sounds like; “Any surgical intervention that is either not needed, not indicated, or not in the patient’s best interest when weighed against other available options, including conservative measures”. Fortunately, there are easy, effective actions that you can take to avoid going under … [Read more...] about How to Avoid Unnecessary Surgery
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