Chronic pain is hard enough to deal with on its own, but did you know that stress can make it even worse? In the United States, an estimated 51.6 million experienced chronic pain and of those 17.1 million people experienced high-impact chronic pain that caused substantial restriction to their daily life. The combination of stress […]
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In today’s digital age, “tech neck” has become a widespread issue, especially among those who spend long hours hunched over their devices. This condition refers to the discomfort, stiffness, and pain that develop in the neck and upper back from constantly bending the head down while using smartphones, tablets, and computers. Over time, tech neck
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A celiac plexus procedure, also known as a celiac plexus block, is a minimally invasive medical intervention used primarily to manage chronic abdominal pain. In fact, 73% of patients reported significant immediate pain relief for chronic pain secondary to pancreatic cancer. Pain relief is achieved by targeting the root cause of the pain at the
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Over 20% of U.S. adults age 40 and older take five or more prescription drugs daily. Collectively, physicians prescribed 1 billion prescriptions in 2019 and that number continues to rise annually. The complexity of managing all of these prescriptions is elevated in the elderly and those with chronic conditions as medications are prescribed from different
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Car accidents are on the rise across the United States. In our state of North Carolina, there were more than 273,000 car accidents reported throughout the state, resulting in more than 110,000 injuries. These sustained injuries range from requiring immediate medical attention to delayed pain one notices weeks to months down the road. In fact,
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Occipital neuralgia is a rare but distinct type of headache characterized by piercing, throbbing, or electric-shock-like chronic pain in the upper neck, back of the head, and behind the ears. The lesser and greater occipital nerves supply these regions from the top of the spinal cord up traveling up to the scalp. The pain can
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Knee pain is a common issue affecting people of all ages. In fact, knee pain affects approximately 25% of adults according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Over the past 20 years, there has been an increase in prevalence by 65%, accounting for nearly 4 million doctor visits annually. Whether due to injury, arthritis,
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Trigeminal neuralgia (TN) is a chronic pain condition characterized by excruciating pain that affects the trigeminal nerve. The trigeminal nerve is composed of three large branches, the ophthalmic nerve (V1), maxillary nerve (V2), and mandibular nerve (V3). These nerves provide sensory innervation to the face and motor innervation to the muscles that are used for
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Chronic knee pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide, often leading to a significant decrease in quality of life. One of the innovative treatments emerging to address this issue is Genicular Nerve Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA). This minimally invasive procedure targets the nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals from the knee to
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Pudendal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that affects the pudendal nerve, a major nerve located in the pelvis responsible for sensation in the genital area, perineum, and anus. The pain is often described as burning, stabbing, or shooting and may worsen during activities such as sitting, sexual intercourse, or bowel movements. In addition to
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