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29Jan, 2016

Hope for Chronic Pain Conditions

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Hope for Chronic Pain Conditions Fast MD 4 You pain clinic offers hope and healing for people suffering from a variety of chronic pain problems. Chronic pain can be caused by many different conditions. We tackle these conditions with a multi-disciplinary approach that is uniquely suited to each individual patient and leads each patient to the best outcome possible. Chronic pain conditions we treat at our pain clinic include: Back and Neck Pain Back and neck pain may be due to several causes, including: Arthritis—joints in the spine (called facet […]
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16Dec, 2015

Post Herpetic Neuralgia( Pain after Shingles Outbreak)

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Post herpetic neuralgia is the lasting skin and nerve pain associated with a shingles outbreak. The threat of developing this pain condition is often the biggest worry for those who have a shingles outbreak. The most common symptom of post herpetic neuralgia is a burning pain that may interfere with sleep and appetite. Other common symptoms include itching or numbness, muscle weakness or paralysis and sensitivity to any touch. Patients who seek treatment within the first 72 hours of the rash appearance and start a course of antivirals are 50 […]
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18Nov, 2015

Back Pain: Spondylosis, Spondylolysis, and Spondylolisthesis

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Back Pain: Spondylosis, Spondylolysis, and Spondylolisthesis Have you read your MRI report recently and ended up more confused about your low back pain than before you began? If so, you are not alone. The medical terms for low back problems confuse many medical professionals who don’t deal with these issues on a regular basis. The purpose of this post is to help explain what is going on with your back, so that you can make a more informed decision on which treatments to choose. The 3 main terms we are […]
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11Nov, 2015

Fibromyalgia

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Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain at multiple tender points, joint stiffness, and systemic symptoms that include but are not limited to mood disorders, fatigue, and sleeplessness. Unlike myofascial pain syndrome, fibromyalgia may be partially a result of central sensitization that occurs in the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Patients with fibromyalgia are susceptible to a phenomenon called “wind up” in which the body responds with increasing pain to a persistent stimulus. Patients who suffer from fibromyalgia may be susceptible to increased inflammatory markers that […]
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9Nov, 2015

Arthritis

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Arthritis is a medical term that means inflammation of a joint. Arthritis Symptoms The most common symptoms of arthritis are joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Over time, the symptoms may become more and more severe, leading to loss of range of motion and/or inability of the joint to support weight. Types of Arthritis Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis and is due to the normal “wear-and-tear” of the joint due to our daily activities. Over time, normal use of our joints causes the cartilage at the end of […]
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7Nov, 2015

Disc herniation (Cervical)

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Introduction Intervertebral discs are positioned in between each vertebral body (the bones of the spine). Each disc is composed of a tough outer ring (the annulus) and a soft gel-like inner core (the nucleus). Disc degeneration or acute injury can cause the nucleus to herniate into the spinal canal or the neural foramen. The herniated disc can directly compress a nerve root (radiculopathy) or disc material can irritate the nerve root (radiculitis), causing pain, numbness, and tingling radiating down the path of the nerve from the neck through the shoulder […]
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6Nov, 2015

Spinal Stenosis

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Introduction Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of one or more areas in your spine, most often in your upper or lower back. This narrowing can put pressure on spinal nerves or directly on the spinal cord. Spinal stenosis can cause cramping, pain or numbness in your legs, back, neck, shoulders or arms, a loss of sensation in your extremities, and problems with bladder or bowel function. Mild symptoms of spinal stenosis are often helped by conservative (non-surgical) treatments. In severe cases of spinal stenosis, surgery may be necessary to create […]
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22Oct, 2015

Chronic Pain Management Techniques

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There is an immense variety of noninvasive non-drug pain management techniques available for treating back pain and neck pain. A few of the most widely accepted in comprehensive pain management programs are the following: Exercise – physical exertion with the aim of increasing strength, increasing flexibility, and restoring normal motion. Manual techniques – manipulation of affected areas by applying force to the joints, muscles, and ligaments. Behavioral modification – use of behavioral methods to optimize patient responses to back pain and painful stimuli. Cognitive therapy involves teaching the patient to […]
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15Oct, 2015

Chronic Pain Symptoms

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Chronic Pain Symp We offer treatment for your chronic pain symptoms Common symptoms of pain 1. Knee pain due to arthritis 2. Leg and hip pain because of Sciatica. 3. Migraine Headaches. 4. Burning pain in hand and feet 5. Shooting back pain 6. Neck tightness and neck pain Common Causes of Chronic Pain 1. Arthritis 2. Nerve damage 3. Muscle strain 4. Herniated disc 5. Whiplash injury 6. Fibromyalgia If you are currently without chronic pain, you may be able to avoid developing this problem in the future by […]
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28Jul, 2015

Common Causes of Back Pain and Neck Pain

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Fortunately, most episodes of back pain will heal with time: approximately 50% of patients will feel relief from low back pain within two weeks, and approximately 90% within three months, regardless of the treatment. The majority of episodes of acute back pain are due to a muscular strain and these will usually resolve with time because muscles have a good blood supply to bring the necessary nutrients and proteins for healing to take place. Back Pain Caused by Lumbar Spine Problems For patients with low back pain that lasts longer […]
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