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What’s the difference between acute and chronic pain?
Acute pain starts suddenly. It’s the type of pain you feel when you are injured or have surgery. It can be treated with a short-term prescription for medication and usually lasts for a few weeks or months as healing takes place.
Chronic pain can last for months or years, well beyond the normal healing time for an illness or injury. It can be intermittent or persistent.
Intermittent Pain is episodic. It may occur in waves or patterns. Mild-to-moderate intermittent pain is often treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), adjuvant medicines and non-drug therapies. Moderate-to-severe intermittent pain may be […]
I’m not an athlete, why did my provider refer me to a sports medicine specialist?
Your healthcare provider knows that sports medicine specialists are experts in body mechanics and movement. They know how the body should move, what tendons and ligaments are involved, and most importantly, if you are not moving properly, they can determine the reason why and provide you with a solution.
You don’t have to be an athlete…you just have to be a person who wants to move better.
Sports medicine specialists treat athletes who have been injured during the game and people who have been stopped by arthritis pain.
Originally, the discipline of sports medicine was designed to help […]
Keep your hamstrings strong for pain-free movement
Your hamstrings are not the strongest muscles in your legs, but they play a major role in your ability to move. As a result, hamstring injuries have sidelined more than one professional athlete for an entire season.
So, what are hamstrings?
Your hamstrings are actually a group of three muscles located on the back of your leg. This trio, which includes the semitendinosus, semimembranosus and the biceps femoris muscles, run from the top of your thigh to your knee joint. They play a part in posture, pelvic positioning, knee support and leg movement.
How do hamstring injuries occur?
When […]
I live with someone who has chronic pain. How can I be supportive?
The fact that you are asking the question is a great start.
There are many ways you can offer support to someone who is in constant and chronic pain.
First, understand that chronic pain is not just a symptom. It can be debilitating and life-changing. Until recently, pain was considered just a symptom of a disease or condition. But we know that ongoing pain is harmful to the body.
Realize that chronic pain doesn’t go away. Many people who suffer from a chronic and painful condition stop complaining or talking about their pain, but that doesn’t mean the pain has […]
Are you ergonomically correct?
Ergonomic correctness … it’s a matter of mechanics. Not those who work on your cars or household appliances, but the function of your body in the spaces where you live, work, and move each day.
Merriam Webster defines ergonomics as “an applied science concerned with designing and arranging things people use so that the people and things interact most efficiently and safely.”
In orthopedic terms, ergonomics means your environment fits your body and allows you to function at maximum capacity without the risk of musculoskeletal disorders. Ergonomics helps you avoid stress, strain, and overuse injuries caused […]
Is there such a thing as an anti-inflammatory diet?
Possibly.
Many medical professionals who practice alternative and nutritional medicine believe eating or avoiding certain foods can help you reduce inflammation in your body, which may reduce arthritis pain.
We know that treating the chronic pain of arthritis is more complex than just choosing the right diet. However, according to the Arthritis Foundation, consuming foods associated with a Mediterranean diet may help.
Inflammation inside or outside the body indicates something is wrong. Science also has linked inflammation to the body’s autoimmune response. Using your diet as a means to decrease inflammation in your body may be one way […]
Traveling this year? How’s your luggage treating you?
If you’re using a conventional suitcase, it may not be treating you well.
Carrying a heavy weight that bumps against your legs can cause a misalignment in your spine. The stress and strain on your back combined with hours of sitting during travel can cause acute pain. Don’t let the wrong suitcase put a kink in your vacation.
Whether you’re traveling across town, across the continent or somewhere else around the world, all that packing and lugging can literally be a pain in your neck, back, and shoulders.
Carrying more than 15 percent of your body […]
Is there hope for chronic pain sufferers?
Yes, there is. We understand pain management
We know what it means to suffer from chronic pain. Even though you may have great coping skills that allow you to perform necessary daily activities, the sharp, stabbing or aching pain is a constant companion. We know how difficult it is to deal with constant pain. You should never discount or overlook your pain.
The pain management specialists at Bone & Joint understand and would like to help you control your pain. Left untreated or under-treated, chronic pain can have a negative impact on every part of your life.
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How do I relieve bursitis pain in my knee?
There are several things you can do at home to try to find relief. Here are six of the most popular self-care options to speed healing from bursitis pain.
- Modify activities to avoid stressing your knee. If it hurts to bend your knee going up the stairs, take one step at a time, keeping the affected knee straight.
- Avoid supporting your body weight on your sore knee. If you must kneel, try to change the motion so that your knee does not receive full pressure. (Don’t do this often. As your body compensates for the […]
Is your leg pain normal, or is it a blood clot?
According to the American Society of Hematology, each year in the United States, approximately 900,000 people experience deep vein thrombosis or blood clots.
Know what to look for and avoid serious complications.
The first sign of a blood clot is mild pain. As the pain intensifies, the skin near the blood clot may become red and very warm to the touch. Since blood clots restrict blood flow, the pain often limits a person’s ability to move.
Most blood clots occur in the veins in the legs, but they can develop in arteries and other parts of the body, […]
