Tag Archives: Pain
Smoking Tied to Back Pain, Arthritis (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Two new studies have implicated smoking in the development of psoriatic arthritis and inflammatory back pain. View full post on MedPage Today Rheumatology Related Blogs
Distractions Help Cut Pain (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Distracting the mind not only can take the focus off pain but can actually dampen the body’s early physiological response to pain signals by way of endogenous opioids, a small study found. View full post on MedPage … Continue reading
Low Back Pain Eases but Doesn’t Vanish (CME/CE)
(MedPage Today) — Symptoms of acute and persistent low-back pain improved significantly in the first 6 weeks after treatment, but even at 1 year there was lingering chronic pain and disability, a major study by Australian and Brazilian researchers found. … Continue reading
Ryn Shoes and Plantar Fasciitis (Heel Pain)
www.totalrelieffootwear.com Store owner Cam White discusses plantar fasciitis (heel pain) and how Ryn shoes can be helpful for alleviating pain. The opinions expressed in this video are solely those of the author, and are not intended to be a substitute … Continue reading
Mid-Adolescence Is Peak Risk for Extramedical Use of Pain Relievers by Young People: Study
According to a report published Online First by iArchives of Pediatrics (and) Adolescent Medicine/i, a JAMA Network publication, surveys of U.S. adolescents suggest that the estimated peak risk of using prescription pain relievers for extramedical use, such as to get … Continue reading
Diagnosing Low Back Pain
University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine professor Melissa Stiles, MD discusses the clinical approach to patients with low back pain with Jeffrey Patterson, DO. Related Blogs
Treatment for Neck Pain – Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement at The Spine Institute Santa Monica
The Spine Institute in California has done more PRODISC® artificial disc replacement (ADR) surgeries than any other institution in the US. What is it? The FDA Approved ProDisc™-C Total Disc Replacement is a device made from metal and plastic that … Continue reading
Exercises for Upper Arm Pain
A series of exercises that relieve upper arm pain. If these are carried out every day for a couple of weeks, the relief should be permanent. For further details, visit KensHealth.com Related Blogs
Low Back Pain Part 4: Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Dr. Brian Goldberg explains what causes sacroiliac joint dysfunction, how he physically evaluates patients, and what treatment options are available to combat this type of pain. Dr. Emil DiIorio reviews the many ways you can prevent and protect your low … Continue reading
KT Tape: Medial Knee Pain
CHECK OUT THE NEW VERSION: bit.ly Medial knee pain can indicate a number of different root causes. These causes include Pes Anserinus Inflammation/Strain, Medial Meniscus/Cartilage Tear, Osteoarthritis, and Medial Colateral Ligament Sprain. These conditions often arise due to overuse and … Continue reading
