Posts Tagged ‘chronic pain’
What Causes Chest Muscle Strains and How to Treat It
Chest muscle strains can occur from various activities. Learn when it’s time to see a pain management doctor, and treatment options. Difficulty breathing. Sharp pain. A stabbing feeling. These are just some of the symptoms of a potential heart attack – and they mirror those of a sudden and painful muscle strain. How can you tell…
Read MoreKyphoplasty vs. Vertebroplasty: What’s The Difference?
Kyphoplasty vs. vertebroplasty are two similar procedures, and both are used to treat vertebral compression fractures or VCFs. These are surgical procedures, but they are minimally invasive. Both kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty alter the structure of your vertebrae. This is to prevent further collapse in the bone and limit the risk of spinal deformities. These can occur when a VCF…
Read MoreWhat Causes Intercostal Neuralgia?
Intercostal neuralgia can be caused from various different things such as infection, inflammation, and simple muscle strains. Read below to learn more. The nervous system spreads throughout the human body and allows us to perceive and react to the world around us. Yet like branches of a tree, individual parts of the system can be…
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