“Doctors are still unsure about what causes Fibromyalgia, a condition where a person feels pain despite having no signs of physical injuries or inflammation. However, there is a wide range of natural & medical...
During lockdown millions of us were suddenly forced to work from our homes. These unfamiliar work stations inevitably put a strain on our body. Half of those who responded to a survey, reported new...
“Pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) has many potential applications in pain management. A variation of conventional continuous radiofrequency (CRF), PRF offers the advantage of pain control without the tissue destruction & painful sequelae associated with CRF....
“When over-the-counter pain medications do not relieve the pain associated with peripheral neuropathy, other types of medications, nerve blocks, & therapies, including prescription non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, narcotics, antidepressants, topical medications,” & surgical procedures, can...
“With over 139 million COVID-19 cases globally, the latest challenge for medical researchers is a post-COVID-19 syndrome referred to as Long COVID” [1] So What Exactly is Long COVID? This condition describes individuals: “who...
“Once the anaesthetic medication enters the nerve, patients should feel pain relief virtually immediately. The steroid medication’s effectiveness will begin to show results within several days, & inflammation and swelling should totally dissipate around...
“Sacroiliac joint pain can be debilitating & intrusive to your daily life, but the upside is that it can often be treated with simple, conservative measures” [1]. To that end, consulting a Pain Specialist...
“Capsaicin treatment illustrates a dynamic improvement without affecting the large nervous system. Different concentrations of capsaicin patches individually or combined with other drugs can be a very useful addition in the treatment options for...
Many organs besides the lungs are affected by COVID-19, & there are many ways it can affect someone’s health. While most people with COVID-19 recover & return to normal, some patients can have symptoms...
“According to Cornell University Department of Ergonomics, up to 90% more pressure is put on your back when you sit versus when you stand”[1] There are a number of reasons why this happens. One...