Facet Joints: Comprehensive Pain Management Guide
Facet joints are vital for the stability and suppleness of our spine, yet when injured or worn down they can be a source of intense discomfort. In this post, we will explore the intricacies of facet joints and how damage or degeneration can cause pain, as well as discuss various diagnostic techniques and treatments for […]
LIPOFILLING PROVIDES LONG-LASTING RELIEF IN FINGER OSTEOARTHRITIS
Summary: Osteoarthritis of finger joints is a highly debilitating condition. Pharmacological drugs can provide pain relief in the condition, but they are unsuitable for preventing disease progression. Thus, patients have to take medications daily. Now a new study shows that injecting fat tissues into the finger joints may provide prolonged relief. Furthermore, these fat tissues […]
NEW TECHNIQUE TO “KNOCK OUT” HIP AND SHOULDER PAIN
Summary: Shoulder and hip arthritis are pretty common. These are progressive conditions, and many people living with these painful conditions stop responding to traditional drug therapy. In such cases, they have an option of joint replacement or opt for prolonged opioid treatment. However, doctors have found a safer way to overcome pain in those who […]
KETAMINE INFUSION MAY HELP WITH CHRONIC OR INTRACTABLE PAINS
Summary: There are many painful, debilitating conditions that would not benefit from regular painkillers and even from opioids. People living with chronic pain continue to suffer. Constant pain increases the risk of depression and causes other changes in the brain. Ketamine infusion can be life-changing for such individuals, providing prolonged relief and even changing the course of […]
AGGRESSIVELY TREATING INFLAMMATION MAY LEAD TO CHRONIC PAIN
Summary: Inflammation is a defensive reaction that promotes healing. However, inflammation also causes acute pain. Thus, it is a common practice to use anti-inflammatory drugs to suppress pain and for chronic pain treatment. However, studies show that suppressing inflammation reduces the activity of neutrophils and thus increases the risk of chronic pain. Hence, experts recommend […]
LONG COVID MAY TEACH US SOMETHING ABOUT MANAGING CHRONIC PAIN
Summary: Millions of adults in the US are living with poorly understood conditions like long Covid and chronic pain. These health issues do not fit into a classical biomedical disease model. It means that doctors struggle to identify their cause and provide optimal care. Therefore, researchers propose changes in how these issues are managed, like […]
IT’S TIME TO REDEFINE CHRONIC PAIN
Summary: Chronic pain differs significantly from acute pain. Therefore, health experts say that treatment approaches to chronic pain must also vary. Unlike acute pain, in which doctors mainly focus on anatomical changes in the body, chronic pain is worsened by psychological factors. In many cases, doctors fail to provide pain relief in chronic pain, as […]
The Team At Scripps Research Find A New Way To Control Harmful Inflammation
Inflammation is a defensive reaction, but an excessive inflammatory response does more damage than good. It appears that neutrophils, the most abundant white blood cells, are significantly responsible for harmful inflammation. However, suppressing their activity is not an option as it would also result in lower immunity. However, researchers at Scripps Research have now identified […]