Chronic Pain
Is Your Pain Greater Than Everyone Else’s?
Have you ever wondered why you feel pain seemingly more strongly than someone else may feel it? Or vice versa? It turns out that there may be scientific reasons why pain tolerance can vary from person to person. Specifically, research on genes and grey matter in the brain has been shedding light on how the…
Read MoreEpidural Steroid Injections and the Pain They Treat
When suffering with back pain, performing normal daily tasks can become a huge challenge. Thankfully, there are treatment options including epidural steroid injections, also known as ESIs, to provide some relief. What are epidural steroid injections? Epidural steroid injections are minimally invasive procedures that are ideal for treating a variety of conditions that cause back…
Read MoreMyofascial Pain Treatment: What Are Your Options?
Myofascial pain is a chronic disorder that involves pressure on sensitive points (called “trigger points”) that causes pain in other parts of your body, also known as referred pain. Myofascial pain typically occurs following constant and repetitive movements of the muscle, mostly from a specific occupation- or stress-related muscle tension. Symptoms of myofascial pain can…
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