Caffeine is the world’s most often ingested psychoactive substance, and it’s found most commonly in tea, coffee, and chocolate. An alkaloid found in many different plants, caffeine is a minor stimulant that affects the central nervous system and is often used as a supplement to fend off sleepiness and improve focus. However, could it be…

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Spine surgery can be complex, yet necessary in some cases. But it’s also normal to be intimidated by the idea of undergoing spine surgery. We know what a broken back or neck can mean. Anytime a doctor suggests that surgery may be necessary to help reduce pain or fix your back, it’s normal to feel…

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Once the initial shock and sting of a major injury passes, the body and mind both go through the long journey of injury recovery, diverting resources to prioritize the injury and ensure that the surrounding tissues heal properly. During this time, the body goes through several changes in order to spur itself into action and…

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Headaches and migraine headaches are superficially similar but happen for very different reasons. The most common causes of tension headaches are stress and anxiety. Migraines, on the other hand, develop over the course of several days and finally culminates in a powerful and overwhelming attack, often accompanied by nausea, vision problems (from vision loss to…

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It’s officially the fall season, and as families prepare for the oncoming festivities, some of us are left to fend off much more physical challenges. Due to changes in the weather, joint pain is a common complaint in patients as the fall and winter seasons begin. Among patients with arthritic pain, the environmental conditions of…

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CBD Oil for Pain CBD oil is becoming a more popular method of pain relief, and for good reason. CBD oils have been shown to be an effective treatment for various forms of pain, including chronic pain and neuropathic pain. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of CBD oil for pain relief…

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The human spine consists of a series of bony vertebrae with spongy discs between each bone, absorbing shock and allowing for the flexion, bending, and twisting of the spine during everyday life. These discs are tough and rubbery, but they can crack, swell, break open, and herniate. Degenerative disc disease describes the natural process by…

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If the body is a machine and the brain is its operating system, then the brain needs to know when the body is malfunctioning. Pain is a part of that, representing our ability to sense when something is wrong physically (and in some cases, even mentally and socially). Pain is normal and natural, and in…

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The human spine is not exactly delicate, but it is critical for motor function and general quality of life. Because the spine is composed of nerves, bone tissue, cartilage, and is directly attached to many muscle groups, spinal problems often fall within the forte of more than one medical specialist. There are quite a few…

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Failed back surgery syndrome is a large collection of symptoms occurring as part of a series of potential post-operation complications, after a form of back surgery. Different types of surgery can cause different complications, and as such, failed back surgery syndrome often is used more as an umbrella term than as a concrete diagnosis or…

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