More than 16,000 car accidents occur in the United States every single day. Due to those accidents, approximately 3 million drivers and passengers are injured every year. Of the injuries you can sustain from a car accident, back injuries are one of the most common. The type of back injury you have depends on several…
Prolotherapy can be an effective treatment for many orthopedic conditions, such as injured ligaments and tendons and unstable joints. It is particularly recommended for patients who want to avoid surgery, or those who are not candidates for surgery. This treatment can be used to promote natural healing, relieve chronic pain, and improve function, strength, and…
A rehabilitation therapist is a medical specialist who is highly trained in helping patients restore their function and mobility. The patient may be receiving rehabilitative treatment for an illness or injury, or they may have undergone surgery. Almost all patients who need rehabilitation are experiencing some level of pain, and rehabilitation therapists are experts at…
Trauma is one of the most prevalent causes of death and disability, especially among younger people. Of the different types of trauma, a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is among the most serious and difficult to manage, depending on its severity. However, quick and comprehensive medical treatment can make a big difference in the patient’s recovery….
Pain management is a growing field of medicine in America today. Finally, doctors and family members alike realize that some people really do suffer from daily bouts of pain. For example, back pain is the No. 1 reason for disability among working adults. Even scarier, at least 80 percent of all adults will experience back…
Do you know which contact sports cause the most concussions? If you said football, you are doubly correct. Both football and what we Americans refer to as soccer are at the top of the list for sports-related brain injury to both adult athletes and children. We all know what can happen when two players collide…
If you suffer from chronic pain, ultrasound-guided injections may be a great solution to manage your pain. Ultrasound-guided injection treatment is an interventional, minimally invasive procedure in which ultrasound is used to pinpoint the proper placement of pain medication via injection. What Are Ultrasound-Guided Injections? Imagine delivering medication directly to the spot where you feel…
Many people have a fear of flying – but when it comes to heading out on the highway, most don’t think twice about the risks. Riding in a motor vehicle presents an increased risk of getting into an accident and suffering orthopedic injuries. In fact, vehicle crashes are the number-one cause of unintentional injury in…
Living with chronic pain can be debilitating to a person’s quality of life. While there are numerous pain management techniques out there, finding the right one for you can be difficult. In fact, most people don’t have just one solution for pain management. It often takes a combination of treatments to tamp down and control…
What are Trigger Point Injections? You’re constantly massaging your shoulders, have tried pain relievers for days on end and have tried every relief cream out there. An old injury that continues to give you pain, a knot in your back or a recent trauma, your trigger point can manifest in many different ways. Your muscles…
