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How Cancer Pain Affects the Body
The American Cancer Society (ACS) estimates that there'll be nearly two million new cancer diagnoses in the US in 2022. That's about 5,250 new cases every day. In North Carolina, the ACS projected about 65,320 [...]
Could These Things Be Causing My Lower Leg Pain
Are you having chronic pain in the lower portion of your leg? This type of pain is common but mostly among runners and athletes. Unfortunately, your lower legs or calves withstand the brunt of your [...]
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy for Sports Injuries
Platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, has been used since the 1980s to help athletes recover from sports injuries. The therapy began as a transfusion used by hematologists to help people with blood clotting issues. Platelets are [...]
Facts about Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) describes a group of symptoms that results from age-related wear-and-tear of the spinal discs. It could also be a result of an acute spinal injury that causes the spinal column to [...]
SI Joint Pain: Causes and Symptoms
Do you experience pain when you stand up out of a chair? Do you feel a dull or sharp pain in your lower back? You may be experiencing Sacroiliac Joint (SI) pain. This condition is [...]
Can an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Reduce Chronic Pain
If you are among the millions of Americans suffering from low back pain, you have probably tried adjusting your lifestyle and other remedies to ease the symptoms. Although it helps upgrade to a high-tech mattress [...]