Chronic Pain
What You Should Know About Compression Fractures
Our spine is the structural foundation of the human body, which is why spinal injuries and diseases can have widespread effects on our quality of life and countless everyday activities. These injuries are not always the result of significant trauma, and some can occur spontaneously – especially in patients with a family history of osteoporosis…
Read MoreWhat Is a Vertebral Compression Fracture?
The spinal cord is protected by a column of bones called vertebrae, separated by specialized spongy discs. Over time, stress and weakening bones can cause vertebrae to become more brittle and eventually fracture. When these fractures cause a vertebra to slowly compress and lose at least 15 to 20 percent of its height original height,…
Read MoreBotox for Pain Management: Uses and Effectiveness
Chronic pain affects an astounding 20 percent of US adults, and an estimated 8 percent of US adults report high-impact chronic pain. These conditions can be challenging to identify and treat, with various potential causes and factors, many of which have no real cure. Treatments for chronic pain typically involve physical therapy, opioid and non-opioid…
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