Yes, and no. In the U.S. one of the largest category of chronic joint pain suffers is the group aged 65 years and older, which makes up approximately 24% of all adults with joint pain. With so many older adults suffering from this is a debilitating condition, it would seem then that Medicare coverage for chronic joint pain would be a natural addition to the program, but it's not as simple as that. Medicare provi...
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For the millions of Americans suffering from chronic joint pain, theirs is often a form of medical half-world: Their pain is severe enough to force them to restrict activities, but not so severe that it evokes the deep sympathy of others. There are no community walks in support of chronic joint pain, no telethons, and no famous spokesperson urging a cure. Advancements in medical science have helped many people l...
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Recent figures from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) revealed that approximately 14.6 million Americans suffer from severe joint pain. Joint pain is most often the result of sports-related injuries, overuse or repetitive motion, injury to the area, or age. trauma. Many people suffer from joint pain as a result of chronic conditions such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. Joint p...
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One of the most dreaded tasks of anyone suffering from chronic joint pain is hopping on an airplane for a long flight. Thanks to advancing aeronautic technology, there are many flights that exceed 12 hours. Flying from Los Angeles to Singapore, for example, is a mind-bending (and knee-bending) 18 hours. Unless you're flying first class, of course. For the rest of us, just the thought of cramming ourselves into...
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