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What is complex regional pain syndrome?

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) refers to a rare condition causing unexplained pain on one side of the body that lasts 6 months or more in the hands, feet, legs or arms. The most common type of complex regional pain syndrome typically occurs after an illness or injury. It’s referred to as t...

Exercises to relieve back pain

Your spine is an integral structure within your body. It acts as a support beam that runs from the base of your skull to your pelvis to carry your weight. The unique "S" shape of your vertebrae is designed to offer maximum support while withstanding enormous amounts of stress. Sudden awkward movemen...

What is psoriatic arthritis?

Janice was feeling a little off. Her psoriasis was flaring up again, but this time was different. She felt exhausted. Her elbows hurt and when she looked at her throbbing fingers, they reminded her of breakfast sausages. The pain made it hard to type, cook, or fold laundry. Janice was suffering from...

What is radiofrequency ablation?

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), also known as radiofrequency neurotomy, is a procedure used by pain management specialists to reduce pain caused by overactive nerves. The procedure uses targeted radio waves to heat and disable nerve endings. Using specialized X-rays, the pain management specialist p...

What is Dupuytren’s Contracture?

Dupuytren’s disease is a condition described as an overgrowth of collagen in the fascia, the thin layer of connective tissue under the skin. Collagen is a naturally occurring protein in the body that supports bones and connective tissues and provides elasticity for the skin. One-third of the body..

Meet Matthew Moore, DPT

Matthew Moore, DPT, is a Workers Compensation Therapy Specialist who provides care in Plover and Wausau. MatthewÂ joined Bone & Joint in Fall 2019 to help people return to work after an illness or injury. Matt provides total joint replacement rehabilitation and functional dry needling. Matt also...

What are growing pains?

Once or twice a month, Janet wakes from a deep sleep when eight-year-old Cindy cries out in the wee hours of the morning. Cindy is not having a bad dream. Sheâ€˜s experiencing throbbing pain in her calves.Â Janet goes into Cindyâ€™s room to rub the backs of her daughterâ€™s legs. It helps relieve th...

Whatâ€™s the difference between integrated pain management and interventional pain management?

Both integrated pain management and interventional pain management are treatment styles designed to help people relieve chronic and acute pain and discomfort. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, more than 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pain â€“ nearly four times the number...

Muscle cramps can be a real pain

Excruciating Pain. Hard knots under the skin. These are just some of the words used to describe muscle cramps. These involuntary contractions have the power to awaken you from a deep sleep, stop you during a workout, or interrupt your much-needed rest. Muscle cramps can make grown men moan a...

Have you ever wondered why your joints and muscles ache when you have the flu?

Though body aches are never enjoyable, they are evidence that your bodyâ€™s immune system is working. When a virus enters your body, your immune system gets ready for battle. As the white blood cells fight the infection, you suffer the side effects: headaches, fever, runny nose, and sore throat. Alo...