Though we will all have to deal with pain many times in our lives, it helps to know what is causing the pain so we can take the appropriate steps to stop it. Pain is usually classified as either chronic or intermittent (aka acute). Chronic pain is long-term pain. It could be anything from ongoing lower back pain or something due to a congenital condition such as scoliosis. The causes of chronic pain vary. As we ...
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Each year, Americans spend approximately $560 billion on the diagnosis and management of chronic pain. The incidents of chronic pain are so great that they affect more Americans than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined. Chronic pain is often treated through the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) or with opioids such as oxycodone (OxyContin®) and hydrocodone (Vicodin®). There are t...
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Chronic pain is so prevalent that approximately 20 percent of U.S. adults experience it every year. The types of pain are so great and the levels of pain so varied that numerous industries and professions are flourishing to help manage episodes of pain. Some of these businesses provide remedies that only mask the pain so that we can continue our daily lives. To help you determine what level of care you may need ...
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Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S., affecting more than 50 million adults. Though arthritis occurs more frequently as we age, it is by no means an older person's disease: Arthritis also affects over 300,000 children. Arthritis is a universal term for over 100 different types of joint pain or diseases of the joint, which includes symptoms such as moderate to severe swelling, pain, limited ...
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