Pain has reemerged as a major public health issue. This reemergence primarily results from the sharp rise in opioid-related deaths in the United States over the last two decades. Pain is extremely common, especially in the United States. The high incidence and prevalence of pain leads to increased use of healthcare resources, poorer perception of …
Chronic pain has to start somewhere, whether it is something as simple as having bad posture at a work desk or leaning forward causing strain on your neck. Pain is considered to be chronic if it has lasted for three months or longer. A patient should definitely make a visit to see a pain management …
You may have a cold if: Symptoms last all day long and are worse at morning and night You begin to feel better after seven to 10 days Your symptoms include fatigue, body aches, fever and a sore throat You may have allergies if: Symptoms include itchy eyes, rashes or wheezing Symptoms last longer than …
Do you suffer from mild to severe to unbearable pain? Regardless of its cause, you may turn to pain relievers. These are available over-the-counter and by prescription. Did you know they are not your only alternative? In fact, they are one of the worst. A better option is to seek chiropractic care. Pain medication does …
Finding the right allergist can be a difficult task, especially for families that are looking for convenient, accessible, and top quality care. Going into your local hospital or primary care center for allergy care can involve many appointments and months of waiting time as you wait to be referred to an allergy specialist. Schedule an …
Chiropractors who are trained and licensed are perfectly safe. While there are some serious complications that can be associated with chiropractic adjustment, these are incredibly rare and do not usually occur in patients. Chiropractic care is, though, recognized as being one of the safest, drug-free, and non-invasive therapies available for treating neuromusculoskeletal problems, and has …
Muscular dystrophies are a group of muscle diseases caused by mutations in a person’s genes. Over time, muscle weakness decreases mobility, making everyday tasks difficult. There are many kinds of muscular dystrophy, each affecting specific muscle groups, with signs and symptoms appearing at different ages, and varying in severity. Muscular dystrophy can run in families, …
Duchenne/Becker (DMD/BMD) Myotonic (DM) Limb-Girdle (LGMD) Facioscapulohumeral (FSHD) Congenital (CMD) Distal (DD) Oculopharyngeal (OPMD) Emery-Dreifuss (EDMD) Read more ar: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/musculardystrophy/facts.html
Chronic pain caused by arthritis affects millions of people in the United States every year. About one in four adults with arthritis-15 million people-report experiencing severe joint pain related to arthritis. Additionally, nearly half of adults with arthritis have persistent pain. Children with arthritis have pain as well, but there is less population-based information about …
Arthritis-related severe joint pain affects adults of all ages, both sexes, and all races and ethnicities. Most of what we know about severe joint pain is for adults. The age-standardized prevalence of severe joint pain among adults with arthritis varies by state, ranging from 20% in Utah to 46% in Mississippi. From 2002 to 2014 …
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