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January 24, 2022
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Lower Back Sprains and Ligament Strains | Symptoms
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Symptoms of lumbar strain or sprain often include sudden pain and tenderness in the lower back. Lumbar strains and sprains often cause muscle spasms. These occur as the body attempts to protect the injured tissues. The stiffness and pain of strains or sprains can make it difficult to maintain normal posture. The pain usually decreases […]
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January 24, 2022
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Lower Back Sprains and Ligament Strains
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Muscle strains and ligament sprains are some of the most common causes of lower back pain. Although strains and sprains may have similar symptoms, they involve different structures of the body. The lumbar spine, or lower back, is very mobile and bears most of the body’s weight. That is why it is prone to various […]
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February 22, 2022
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Treatment. Bone pain
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Bone pain diagnosis Bone pain can be difficult to distinguish from other types of back pain, such as that due to arthritis or degenerative disc disease. Often, the pain caused by bone metastasis is present most of the time, rather than occurring only at intervals. Cancer that has initially developed in another part of the […]
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How can I sleep better during pain?
By AGE2B
November 17, 2021
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Take these actions: • Be strategic about medications. Talk to your health care professional about medications taking timing. Take a medication that causes drowsiness at night before bed. And if your medications include stimulants, which can keep you awake, take those earlier in the day. • Practice relaxation. Sit quietly, read, write in a journal […]
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What is pain rehabilitation?
By AGE2B
November 17, 2021
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Pain rehabilitation programs offer non-drug options for managing chronic pain. These may include physical, occupational, and psychological therapy. Pain rehabilitation programs explore various ways to help control pain and identify factors that contribute to pain. These programs are generally intended for individuals who have experienced a significant decline in daily functioning and quality of life […]
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What are self-care approaches to treating pain?
By AGE2B
November 17, 2021
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When you have pain, there’s nothing you want more than relief right away. For many people, that means reaching for the bottle of pain relievers in the medicine cabinet. Before treating pain yourself, however, you should understand where the pain is coming from. Some sources of pain are easier to decipher: you have a tension […]
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What medications can help me manage pain?
By AGE2B
November 17, 2021
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Medications can play an important role in managing pain. In fact, medications are the most common treatment for both acute and chronic pain. When used properly, medications help relieve pain, treat conditions that can accompany pain — such as anxiety or sleep problems — and improve quality of life. In addition to the potential relief […]
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When would I need to see a pain management doctor?
By AGE2B
November 17, 2021
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People develop pain for many reasons. Pain from recent surgery, injury, or medical illness is called acute pain. In many cases, this pain can be managed immediately and will usually get better soon. For more serious pain, however, your primary care doctor may ask a pain management doctor to help manage your pain while you […]
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Where do you have pain?
By AGE2B
November 17, 2021
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Describe exactly where it hurts. Also, tell your doctor if the pain is changing or not. Here are some examples: • Deep in your shoulder joint or in the muscles near the surface. • Under the kneecap or in the back of the knee. • The outside of your hip or in your groin. • […]
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What are the mechanisms of arthritis pain?
By AGE2B
November 17, 2021
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Just as there are different types of arthritis, there are also different types of pain. The arthritis pain you experience can come from various areas of the musculoskeletal system, and your brain can process this information in different ways. Here are the main mechanisms of pain. Nociceptive Pain This is the normal mechanism that the […]
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