Phantom Limb Pain is very real pain felt in a limb of the body after it has been removed. Even though it is no longer there, the brain sometimes has problems sorting out this fact. Let’s learn more about Phantom Limb Pain and how to find pain relief. Overview of Phantom Limb Pain: Affecting about…
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Osteosarcoma is the second most prevalent bone cancer that typically effects the leg bones and causes knee pain. This cancer is found in just as many children as adults. Learn about the causes, diagnoses and treatment of chronic pain due to Osteosarcoma. What to Expect with Osteosarcoma: As with many types of cancer – Causes,…
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Understand Your Pain Managing chronic pain can be a difficult journey for many people and understanding the differences between acute and chronic pain is the first step. Chronic pain is the type of pain that persists for months or even years, and its effects can be both mental and physical. It is important to understand…
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Chronic neck pain has many causes – From the general breakdown of the cervical area to arthritis to the herniation of the cervical discs and other less common causes. In this article we will take a look at possible causes of neck pain, and see what typical non-surgical treatment options are available. Causes of Chronic…
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Helping the body heal itself is one of the newest ways to help relieve pain and damage in the body. Platelet-rich Plasma therapy is one category of regenerative medicine meant to do just that. In this article, we will go over what platelet-rich plasma therapy is, and what chronic issues in the body it would…
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Chronic pain is a common problem in children and adolescents. It can have a significant impact on quality of life and can interfere with normal activities of daily living, including school, play, and social interactions. There are many different types of chronic pain, including headaches, abdominal pain, musculoskeletal pain, and nerve-related pain. Chronic pain can…
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Musculoskeletal Pain covers a wide range of issues originating in your muscles, bones, joints, or tendons. Since this is such a large area, we will cover a broad overview of the different kinds of Musculoskeletal Pain as well as links to additional information within our database. Let’s learn more about Musculoskeletal Pain and how to…
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Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than 12 weeks, although it can last for months or years. It can be mild, moderate or severe, and can vary in intensity and duration. Chronic pain can result from an injury, illness or disease, but in many cases, the cause is unknown. There are…
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The goal of the Superior Hypogastric Plexus Block is to reduce pain felt in the lower abdomen or pelvis area. This may be due to cancer pain (bladder, prostate, ovarian etc) or chronic pelvic pain. Learn about the causes, diagnoses and treatment of chronic pain in the lower abdomen or pelvis. What is the Superior…
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Facial pain typically results from headaches or injuries and may exist anywhere on the head or face. Other causes of facial pain include dental issues, infections or nerve conditions. Causes of Facial Pain: Most causes of facial pain can be categorized as such below – 1. Vascular: Dealing with blood flow and pressure in the…
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