If you are experiencing pain or have an injury, there are many options for health professionals to treat your painful condition. So who should you see first? Going to your family doctor is usually the best first step, and he/she will direct you with initial treatments and referrals. However, sometimes you can go straight to …
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"Defeat Chronic Pain Now:" Book Review
I recently found Defeat Chronic Pain Now at the library and read the first chapter last night. I was happy to see that the topic of chapter one is low back pain, which is terribly common, especially among sufferers of chronic pain. It was even better reading that the authors (Bradley Galer, MD and Charles …
How Do I Manage Chronic Pain?
First, know your diagnosis. How can you treat a problem that has not been diagnosed? You will not know your traditional or alternative medical treatment options unless you have a specific diagnosis. Whether the condition is fibromyalgia, arthritis or cancer, there are treatment options available for you. Without a diagnosis, you will not receive adequate …
Dealing With Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, but it does not have to take over your life. Here are some practical tips to help you deal with chronic pain. 1. Know your treatment options. What treatments have you tried (medicines, therapies, surgeries, injections)? What doctors/specialists have you seen so far? Do not be …
Why PREVENT PAIN when you are YOUNG?
1. So that you do not have to get your knees replaced later in life. That is no fun–I promise!2. To avoid having a rotator cuff repair. That and knee replacement are fighting for the title: most difficult surgery to recover from.3. To be able to stand upright when you are 80. A lifetime of …
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