When something is wrong with the body, the nervous system gives alerts in the form of pain. Unlike acute pain that comes and goes after an affliction is diagnosed and treated, chronic pain is long term. Chronic pain is commonly dealt with pain relievers. However, intake of too many drugs can lead to some unwanted…
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5 Unexpected Reasons for Back Pain
According to the National Institutes of Health, 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain. It is one of the most common causes of job-related disability and results in a lot of sick days. The intensity of lower back pain varies widely. Sufferers may experience anything from a dull, constant ache to sharp, debilitating…
PRP Therapy and the Future of Pain Management
It is estimated that chronic pain affects more than 100 million Americans and costs half a trillion dollars per year. There is no clearer evidence of the size of the pain issue than the drastic increase the use of prescription opioids such as morphine, hydrocodone, and oxycodone – and a corresponding rise in illness and…