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No Bones About It, Scoliosis Awareness Extends Beyond June 2021
June is National Scoliosis Awareness Month (NSAM) for 2021 and the years beyond. This month, we hope to help readers learn more about scoliosis – and understand why this condition requires more research, more funding, and more attention. Scoliosis is surprisingly prevalent. While it doesn’t affect most people, it is diagnosed in upwards of three…
Read MoreDifferent Pain Scale Types & How They’re Used
Pain scales are tools used to measure and assess a patient’s pain, usually for diagnostic purposes. Since pain is subjective, pain scales try to help patients effectively convey how severe their pain is. Each pain scale has its pros and cons are given different situations and diagnostic circumstances. Like one-dimensional pain scales, some scales prioritize…
Read MoreHeadache Location Meaning: What Can It Tell You?
Headaches are ubiquitous, but not every type of head pain is the same. Specific intensities, patterns, and, most importantly, headache location, can tell you a lot about why your head hurts and what you should do. Defining a Headache A headache is any pain isolated in or around the head, so identifying its cause can…
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