Posts Tagged ‘chronic pain’
Tips to Manage Chronic Pain
With more than three million US cases per year, chronic pain is defined as persistent pain that lasts more than six months. Chronic pain is caused by a variety of factors and can manifest in many areas of the body. Headaches, joint pain, injury and backaches, as well as generalized muscle or nerve pain, can…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Pain Condition: What is Spondylolisthesis?
Spondylolisthesis (spän-də-lō-lis-ˈthē-səs)is a condition where a vertebra slips over another vertebra below it. It typically occurs in the lower spine and sometimes will lead to the compression of the spinal cord or nerve roots. As a result, it can cause numb sensations or weakness in the legs and pain in the lower back. What causes…
Read MoreDo You Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?
Complex regional pain syndrome is a rare, chronic pain disorder resulting from a dysfunction in the nervous system. Like many other chronic pain conditions, there is no clear cause. CRPS typically presents itself after a trauma to the body, such as a stroke, a heart attack, an injury or surgery. Characterized by intense pain, swelling…
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