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<title>Why Is Frank Lampard On The Injury List For A Pulled Calf?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Ever wondered why Premier League football players are on the injured list because of calf and shin injuries? With De Laet (Manchester United), Gallas (Tottenham Hotspur), Collins (Aston Villa), Cahill (Everton), and Maloney (Wigan Athletic) currently of the injured list, PhysioRoom.com explain some common calf and shin injuries...]]></description>
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<title>6 Effective Plantar Fasciitis Exercises For Heel Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:53:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Heel pain, or most commonly known as Plantar Fasciitis, is a very common foot problem all around the world and many people suffer from it. Luckily, it can be treated with some really simple and inexpensive methods.]]></description>
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<title>The Results After ACL Reconstruction Surgery</title>
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<description><![CDATA[The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is a very well studied piece of tissue. Over 100,000 ACL reconstructions are done annually in America, and overall the surgery is extremely successful. What do we know about what makes up the best methods for surgery and the outcomes?]]></description>
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<title>Basic Technique of the Body Massage for Pain Management</title>
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<description><![CDATA[It's an art to give a massage that makes the recipient feel good, and there are many different forms of this procedure designed for specific purposes. Some forms are intended to address a physical problem and others are to relieve stress. Even the person who is not educated in any particular type of massage technique can provide some comfort and well being to someone else with just a few basic instructions.]]></description>
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<title>Balancing the Human Body With Chiropractic Techniques</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2012 08:02:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For the person who works on his or her feet most of the day, a pair of ill fitting shoes can cause constant anguish and lead to physical problems. The very part of the body that we use most is the one that typically needs special attention if we are to have good physical health. The back is the center of most of our activity, so it is no small wonder that chiropractic techniques are designed to address the spine much of the time.]]></description>
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<title>How Can One Avoid Surgery With a Herniated Disc?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[In America at any one point in time about 1% of the population suffers from a lumbar herniated disc. This can cause disabling sciatica with leg pain and possibly muscle weakness and maybe pins and needles and numbness as well. Surgery has been shown to work extremely well over 90% of time at getting rid of a patient's leg pain.]]></description>
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<title>The Steps Involved in a Spinal Cord Stimulator in Pain Management</title>
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<description><![CDATA[As a patient who is experiencing chronic pain, it may seem at times like are no options and depression may set in. A spinal cord stimulator may be an excellent option for getting patients in chronic pain back to living a fuller life. As a patient who is deemed to be a candidate for spinal cord stimulator, here are the steps involved with getting one placed.]]></description>
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<title>Cold Therapy Gel Magic</title>
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<description><![CDATA[There are times where we may unexpectedly endure injuries or muscle strains - these injuries usually cause a lot of discomfort and/or pain. Getting rid of these painful injuries can be a long time consuming process that is never an easy one to undergo.]]></description>
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<title>Pain Management With Spinal Cord Stimulators May Help Back Pain Patients Considerably</title>
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<description><![CDATA[If a patient has failed considerable conservative pain management treatment and potentially has a failed back surgery, spinal cord stimulator may be an excellent answer to achieving pain relief. The stimulator works by sending legible and pulses directly to the spinal cord and the nerve roots that are coming off of the cord, and changes the way pain signals are perceived by applying a tingling sensation. This tingling sensation covers the areas where prior to the stimulator pain was being experienced.]]></description>
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<title>The Fastest Cure For Neck Pain</title>
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<description><![CDATA[We have all at some point in our lives suffered with neck pain. Neck pain can have many causes. The most common causes of neck pain are: Pinched Nerve - a vertebrae is out of alignment and impinging upon a nerve in the neck. Whiplash - neck is injured by the trauma of being thrown forward and backward or side to side pulling muscles in the neck often accompanied by muscle spasms. ]]></description>
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<title>Reducing Neck and Back Pain With Spinal Decompression Therapy</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 11:15:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Gravity, back injuries, and physical activity cause pressure on the spinal column, and over time this leads to narrowing channels in the spinal column area. Spinal decompression is for relieving the pressure on the spine, which can lead to sciatica and herniated discs. The process of compression is called spinal stenosis, and it causes pain, bulged discs, and the aforementioned other problems.]]></description>
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<title>The Fifth Vital Sign Is Pain - How Did That Come About?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest epidemics facing America today is pain. One third of Americans are afflicted with either acute or chronic pain according to the Institute of Medicine study from last year. But this is not a new phenomenon. How did the fifth vital sign come about?]]></description>
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<title>5 Ways to Manage TMJ Pain With Therapy</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you have a TMJ disorder? You don't have to suffer in silence from TMJ pain. There are many medical and therapeutic solutions to treat your TMJ disorder. Your doctor will most probably prescribe you medicine to ease the pain or suggest surgery for severe TMJ cases. There are alternatives available other than pain relievers and surgery. New breakthroughs in TMJ pain research have shown that TMJ therapy can offer pain relief and may even lessen the pain to the point that surgery will no longer be necessary.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of High Ankle Sprains (Syndesmosis Injuries)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[About 10% of all acute injuries seen by physicians are to the ankle. Most ankle sprains are on the outside of the ankle. The ligament (connecting tissue) between the tibia and fibula is called the syndesmosis.]]></description>
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<title>Is Sciatica Keeping You Up at Night?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:44:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Maybe the first step before we tackle any other concern or question is to define sciatica. The compression of the sciatic nerve causes pain. This pain radiates from the lower back down the legs. Actually the sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in the body which begins from the nerve root in lower back and goes down the both legs. ]]></description>
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<title>Massage Therapy Decreases Inflammation and Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Approximately 18,000,000 Americans annually have a therapeutic massage. This makes it the 5th most commonly used form of alternative medicine. Biologically, the effects of massage on musculoskeletal tissue have remained unclear despite there being multiple reports showing its therapeutic benefit.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Calcaneus Fractures (Heel Bone Fractures)</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Calcaneus fractures, which are also known as heel fractures, make up between one and two percent of all fractures in the body. Unfortunately, three fourths of heel fractures spread into the joint and are a result of a fall from a height or often times a motor vehicle collision. They are relatively high-energy injuries on the whole so a person's spine should be evaluated as well for other fractures or injuries.]]></description>
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<title>The Three Levels of Pain Management Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:40:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pain in the US is rampant these days, and according to the Institute of Medicine there are over 115 million people in the country dealing with a pain issue. What are the over-riding treatments that exist for pain? There are 3 levels of pain treatment, which start from basic treatments and shifting steadily into more substantial and/or interventional.]]></description>
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<title>Seven TMJ Symptoms to Look Out For</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:12:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is not clear what causes TMJ disorders, but dentists believe that these result from problems with the muscles of the jaw or with some parts of the TMJ or temporomandibular joint. The TMJ is a hinge joint connecting the mandible or the lower jaw and the temporal bone of the skull, which are found on the front of the ears, on the sides of the head. These are flexible joints that let the jaw move up and down and to the sides, which are the movements that we do when we chew, yawn, or talk.]]></description>
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<title>I'm In Pain - What Can I Do? Natural Alternatives To Drugs, Without The Side-Effects</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Do you suffer from pain that just won't go away? This is called chronic pain, and there are natural methods of managing your pain, and learning to live with it. Read on to learn pain management techniques to improve your quality of life.]]></description>
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<title>Lower Back Pain Relief - A Brief Discussion</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:37:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Whenever redesigning a kitchen, it's a great option to ask around what your countertop options tend to be, as this is the kitchen workspace that really needs to be both practical along with pretty. Countertops occupy a lot of space and is also a huge part of the kitchen area canvas - the color and material of it will substantially affect its overall look.]]></description>
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<title>Three of the Biggest Trends in Pain Management Today</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:40:10 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pain management as a specialty is a technologically improving field. Each year there seems to be at least a couple procedures that are made better with technological improvements or something new is introduced to help alleviate pain in patients. These are 3 of the biggest trends being seen in pain treatment today some of which are technological, others of which are simply clinical related.]]></description>
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<title>Herbal Pain Relief for Fibromyalgia Can Be Found in Some Old-Fashioned Remedies!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:15:51 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Fibromyalgia pain relief can be found in some old-fashioned remedies. Some treatments are the same as for arthritis and rheumatism.]]></description>
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<title>The Different Types of Peripheral Neuropathy</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Peripheral neuropathy affects millions of Americans every year. There are three different types of peripheral neuropathy, and they differ significantly both in the numbers of people afflicted and the severity of each different type. The first type of peripheral neuropathy and the most common type is termed a polyneuropathy.]]></description>
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<title>Effective Heel Spur Relief</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:29:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The calcified outgrowth on the heel bone is known as heel spur. It leads to intense heel pain that can make it difficult for you to perform your daily tasks.]]></description>
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<title>An Overview of Cervical Myelopathy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cervical myelopathy is a condition that often occurs in middle-aged and older individuals as they shift into middle-age and into the 60s and 70s. It may show up very slowly and lead to substantial problems without sufficient warning signs. Myelopathy can be a tricky diagnosis to make as it often occurs in a subtle fashion and at times the work up can be non-definitive.]]></description>
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<title>Symptoms of Osteitis Pubis for Hip Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:10:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Osteitis pubis is an overtax injury whereby there are both tissue damage and inflammation at the pelvis. The causes are unknown but are commonly due to repeated stress or stress fractures at the pelvic bones. Symptoms of Osteitis Pubis In patients suffering from early Osteitis Pubis normally experience slight groin pain that starts slowly and develops overtime insidiously depending on the activities involved on either one or both sides of the groin to severe pain.]]></description>
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<title>The Stenosis Patient's Best Friend, An Alternative Medicine Practitioner</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:58:06 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many different reasons why a person develops lower back, hip and leg pain. The most common are spinal stenosis, sciatica, pinched nerves and neuropathy. Despite billions of dollars spent on research of these conditions, no one single method has emerged as the superior treatment for them. Integrative Neurology is all about offering numerous treatment approaches to neurological ailments.]]></description>
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<title>Does a Cervical Pinched Nerve (Radiculopathy) Lead to Permanent Damage?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:54:48 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[At any one point in time, cervical radiculopathy from a pinched nerve affects millions of Americans. It involves a burning, searing type of pain that goes down an invididual's arem, resulting from a "slipped" disc in the neck pushing on an a person's nerve root in the cervical spine. Can it cause permanent nerve damage?]]></description>
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<title>Do Pain Clinics Use Drug Testing Labs or Instant Screening Methods?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:52:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pain management doctors often test their patients with drug testing. This is just one of the methods utilized to ensure that patients are sticking with their treatment plan and not abusing illicit drugs while being prescribed narcotics. The various methods used for drug testing in a physician's office may be a urine sample or a saliva drug test.]]></description>
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<title>Types of Olecranon Bursitis Treatment for Elbow Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:02:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Elbow pain is something that is very common nowadays and can happen to many people especially those who participates in activities that requires the repetitive usage of the elbow, which in turn places extreme pressure on the structures of the elbow joint. If the bursitis is due to infection, the bursa can be drained away with the usage of a needle and the fluid removal relieves pain. Antibiotics may also be prescribed to fight the infection.]]></description>
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<title>What Are the Different Categories Of Pain Management Injections?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Acute and chronic pain syndromes in the United States have reached an epidemic status. Over 100 million Americans suffer from pain according to the latest study from the Institute of Medicine. Thankfully, pain management technology continues to build on top of the tried and true procedures, allowing patients a better chance than ever to gain pain relief.]]></description>
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<title>Restless Leg Or Irritable Leg Syndrome</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:22:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This is a condition that usually affects people who are 40 years of age or older. The condition itself is not usually painful, but is reported as having unusual sensations in the legs. The patient can report burning, crawling or itching sensations.]]></description>
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<title>Dry Eyes Syndrome</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:21:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are glands within the eyes essentially to produce tears and keep the eye lubricated, and these are called lacrimal glands, In the last decade, more and more individuals have developed the problem of the dry eye syndrome. It is believed that that there are over 5 million Americans suffering from this problem, and usually they are of the senior generation It is a condition that can occur at any age, however, as we age the problem becomes more prevalent, and it seems that women more than men are affected.]]></description>
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<title>If You Tear Your Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Should You Have It Reconstructed?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When a person is in his 40s were his 50s, it is not uncommon to tear the anterior cruciate ligament. This is especially true if the person participates and athletic activities that involve cutting or twisting such as baseball, basketball, or soccer. The decision is not very difficult if you tear your ACL when you're in your 20s or 30s. Typically it is indicated for those individuals to have the anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed.]]></description>
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<title>An Overview of Scapula Fractures and Orthopedic Surgery Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:26:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The scapula is known as the wing bone in layman's terms. There are 2 on each side of the torso and both attach to the shoulder joint. A lot of muscle and soft tissue overlies these bones.]]></description>
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<title>Study Shows Doubling of Patient Referral Rates</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A recent study showed that patient referrals from primary care doctors in the first 10 years of the 21st century have nearly doubled. This is impressive considering that the population of the United States has definitely not doubled. The new study was published in the Archives of Internal Medicine and showed that the number of patient visits in the decade rose approximately 25%.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Suprascapular Neuropathy in the Shoulder</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:36:40 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the nerves that supplies part of the rotator cuff musculature is called the suprascapular nerve. This nerve may become injured in athletes, especially those who participate in overhead throwing activities. Sports that need the arm to be raised overhead with extreme ranges of motion can result in a compression injury of the suprascapular nerve.]]></description>
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<title>TENS and Its Use in Pain Relief</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:36:09 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since ancient times, electrotherapy has been used to relieve pain. In its earliest form, a live electric fish was applied to the affected area to cause numbness. However, once electro-static electricity could be produced with the help of frictional machines, the earlier method was discontinued.]]></description>
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<title>Tips to Prevent Back Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:37:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A collection of easy to follow tips for preventing back pain. From braces to stretches, there are a number of strategies to ward off back pain.]]></description>
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<title>Using Fluoroscopy in Pain Management Injections</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 06:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is truly remarkable what fluoroscopy has done for the field of interventional pain management. Fluoroscopy is a fancy term for the x-ray machine that allows real-time images during treatment. Fluoroscopy has allowed more accurate needle placement as well as allowing the field of pain management to venture into new treatment avenues.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of an ACL Reconstruction</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 02:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Anterior Cruciate Ligament is an important structure for individuals participating in sports requiring significant twisting and cutting activities. This would include soccer, basketball, gymnastics, and baseball for instance. It has been shown to be insufficient to simply suture the torn ligament back together, it just does not have the healing potential.]]></description>
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<title>High Frequency Electrotherapy For Permanent Pain Relief - Interferential</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:20:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Interferential therapy, given in a clinic, is a form of high frequency therapy that produces carryover pain relief. The interferential changes the body chemistry to retard or eliminate the unwarranted chronic pain message.]]></description>
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<title>Tonsillectomy Recovery - Pain Management</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:09:47 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Tonsillectomy as an adult can be a rather harrowing experience. To minimize the pain and discomfort, it helps to plan ahead. Talking with your doctor and preparing your home in advance can greatly improve your recovery experience.]]></description>
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<title>New Research Into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Brings Effective Treatment Closer</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:36:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chronic Fatigue Syndrome has baffled the medical community for years. New research indicates that the controversial condition may be an autoimmune disorder.]]></description>
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<title>Benefits of Beets - Rich in Vitamins, Minerals and Anti-Inflammatory Compounds</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:07:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The benefits of beets are quite diverse and quite impressive. Beets are not just loaded with a variety of different vitamins and minerals, but they also have all-kinds of health promoting benefits as well. More to Offer than Just Vitamins and Minerals Many focus on the vitamins and minerals in beets, but this is really just a small part of the story.]]></description>
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<title>The Various Type of Pain Management Injections</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 06:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[As the number of pain management patients in United States continues to increase, pain itself is turning into big business. It is often times helpful for patients to receive an injection to avoid or delay surgery, or to allow individuals the ability to participate in physical therapy. Focal injections can also decrease the need for opiate pain medications.]]></description>
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<title>Pain Management Patients in the Emergency Room - How Should They Be Treated?</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When pain management patients visit the emergency room, there's always a question of whether or not the person is a legitimate chronic pain patient, or a "drug seeker". Narcotic abuse, in the US is at an all-time high and doctors need to be very careful about prescribing opiates to patients with subjective pain complaints in the ER. When a patient presents illegitimately, there often younger, well groomed, and often give a vase of answers.]]></description>
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<title>Does Sciatica Lead to Permanent Damage?</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:10:50 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sciatica from a pinched nerve affects 1% of Americans at any one point in time. That's well over 3 million people! It involves a burning, searing type of pain that goes down a person's leg, resulting from a herniated disc pushing on an individual's nerve root in either the lumbar or sacral part of the spine. Can it lead to permanent nerve damage?]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Impingement Syndrome of the Shoulder and Rotator Cuff Tendonitis</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2012 02:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The most common diagnosis that causes pain in the shoulder is impingement syndrome. What exactly is it? There are actually multiple names for this problem which include rotator cuff tendinitis along with rotator cuff bursitis. Impingement syndrome is an overuse problem that is often seen in athletes, workers who perform repetitive overhead activities, and people in the general population who exercise recreationally.]]></description>
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<title>Auto Accidents and Whiplash</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:18:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pain in the neck, head and shoulders caused by the sudden sideways, forward or backward motion of the head is called whiplash. This sudden jerking motion can cause damage to the muscles and ligaments that support the spine and head. Whiplash is often the result of an auto accident or collision. While the majority of people are able to recover within a few weeks or months, others develop chronic pain.]]></description>
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<title>An Overview of Clavicle Fractures (Collarbone Fractures)</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 12:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The clavicle is a bone that connects the torso to the upper extremity and is also known in layman's terms as the collarbone. The bone does not have a tolerance for deformity very much, typically under significant stress it will just break. The most common way to break the clavicle is either falling on an outstretched arm or sustaining a direct blow.]]></description>
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<title>Some Amazing Facts on Prescription Opioid Painkillers</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Opiate pain relievers are a significant factor in overdose deaths and now exceed fatalities from cocaine and heroin combined. In 2008, approximately 15,000 fatalities occurred from prescription drug overdoses. This is 3 times the amount from 10 years ago.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics Of Shoulder Injuries With SLAP Lesions</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The SLAP lesion is a shoulder injury that stands for Superior Labral Anterior Posterior. It represents an injury to the labrum in the shoulder joint, which is a cartilaginous structure that provides enhanced stability to the joint. Without this structure, the patient's shoulder would be significantly unstable similar to an analogy of a golf ball on a tee. There are 4 types of SLAP tears, which involve labral tears/fraying in conjunction with either a stable biceps tendon or bicepts tendon tearing. If the labrum and biceps are unattached/torn, they can be surgically reattached with suture anchors.]]></description>
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<title>Chronic Pain Affects More People in America Than Diabetes, Cancer, and Heart Disease Combined</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 11:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are different types of pain affecting the people in America. One type is pain that is attributable to a specific injury. This may include pain from a broken bone, arthritis and a specific joint, or a joint dislocation such as when the shoulder pops out of place. From a sheer numbers stand point, more Americans are dealing with pain than cancer, heart disease, and diabetes put together.]]></description>
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<title>Pain Management Patients in the Emergency Room</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:41:49 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In every emergency department in the US, chronic pain is one of the most common symptoms reported. Research has shown that about forty percent of individuals who come in to the emergency room describe a chronic pain syndrome. This is truly not very alarming considering the Institute of Medicine survey from last year showed that over 30% of America is dealing with a pain issue.]]></description>
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<title>Women Report More Intense Pain Than Men</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:25:26 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever thought about whether more Arizona pain management patients are women or men? You would think just instinctively it should be the same, but evidently women report more intense pain than men. That is according to a new study out of Stanford University that showed some interesting findings about pain experiences between men and women.]]></description>
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<title>Chiropractic Care Is Becoming More Popular Among Athletes</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sports can put a lot of stress and physical strain on an athlete. Football players probably get the worst end of it because of the tackling and roughness that occurs on the field. This can create major trauma on the spine which may misalign some vertebrae. More and more athletes today are realizing how important chiropractic care is to their performance, agility, and strengthening.]]></description>
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<title>The Many Causes Of Index Finger Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:38:13 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A common pain that people feel is index finger pain, which can be quite frustrating considering that our fingers do so much in our lives, from texting, typing, picking up items and much more. If you are experiencing pain the your first finger, then it is important that you understand the different issues that can be causing this problem.]]></description>
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<title>Getting to the Point of Pain With Dry-Needling Therapy</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:57:42 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[DNT is used in the treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions including acute and chronic pain, biomechanical dysfunction and postural issues. It has been shown through research to be one of the safest and most highly effective modalities in the treatment of pain.]]></description>
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<title>Conservative Treatments For Retrolisthesis</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:53:05 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[People with the spinal misalignment condition called retrolisthesis have a number of conservative treatment options to consider. Don't settle for rushed surgery or pain medications.]]></description>
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<title>Muscle Cramp Cure - How Simple and Natural Remedies Can Stop Cramps Forever</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 18:07:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cramps are often desolate, painful, a Grand Guignol for sporty people and most of the people fail to get a felicitous muscle cramp cure. Besides being painful, a cramp can lead to much more distress and anxiety. The good news is, natural remedies that are simple and effective can cure it by heart and soul.]]></description>
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<title>Buyers Guide to Topical Pain Relievers</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:03:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Buying a product that is applied to the skin for the treatment of pain can be confusing. Which is the best product for my particular pain type and location? Which ingredient should I use? This short article attempts to address some of these questions, with a focus on pain relievers that are applied to the skin.]]></description>
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<title>Pain Management Relating To Fitness Training</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 08:52:41 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Physical exercise is paramount for a healthier state of body and mind. It does not only whip the person in shape and trim off their undesired pounds to achieve a sexier and more solid physique but also allow them to achieve a more sound mental condition.]]></description>
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<title>Spinal Manipulations With Chiropractic Have Benefits For Pregnant Women And Helps Children</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 07:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A lot of people are unaware of the fact that chiropractic adjustments are extremely beneficial to women during their pregnancy and beneficial for babies and children. It is quite common for faster and more comfortable deliveries among the women who receive spinal manipulations throughout their pregnancy. For each stage of the pregnancy, the table and adjusting techniques are modified to suit the patient.]]></description>
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<title>Chiropractic: The Science, Art and Philosophy of Natural Healing</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 04:59:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The scientific vision of chiropractic is based on the fact that the functioning of every tissue, organ, cell, and all other systems of the body are controlled by the nervous system. Much like the brain being protected by the skull, the spinal cord (significantly more vulnerable) is covered by twenty four moving vertebrae. The nervous system becomes irritated if the normal position and motion of these bones are lost.]]></description>
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<title>How to Get Chronic Pain Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:51:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[According to pain experts, it might not always be possible to cure chronic pain completely. However, with medications, you can improve the functionality of your body parts affected by chronic pain. The medications will allow you to live life as normally as possible.]]></description>
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<title>Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Knee Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:15:14 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the causes of Knee Pain is Osteoarthritis of the knee. Do you understand what that means? Read more to find out if you have this troublesome condition.]]></description>
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<title>The Theory Behind Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy Spine Surgery</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6833887</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6833887</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:26:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most common surgeries of the spine is a spinal discectomy. Approximately 1% of the US population deals with a herniated lumbar disc with sciatica at any one point in time. First, only a few individuals who are dealing with sciatica end up needing a spinal lumbar discectomy surgery, but if it does become necessary one of the questions is - what are the benefits of having the surgery performed in a minimally invasive fashion?]]></description>
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<title>Car Accident and Chiropractic Care</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6833634</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2012 18:06:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Accidents from automobiles cannot be predicted and in the event that they do occur, they mostly cause several types of injuries. Severe accidents cause major problems that are generally chronic in nature. Some of the injuries that are normally associated with car accidents are: Nerve damages, wrist problems, knee problems, leg problems, neck problems, head problems, and even shoulder problems.]]></description>
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<title>An Overview on Lumbar Facet Joint Injections</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6832252</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:13:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Facet joint injections are the most commonly performed pain management procedure in United States. There are two reasons to perform a facet injection. Number one is for a diagnostic purpose to figure out if the joint is the source of pain, and the second reason is for therapeutic purposes.]]></description>
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<title>Ease in Neck Pain: Therapeutic Exercises and Chiropractic Adjustments</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6792096</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6792096</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 04:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are seven small vertebrae located in the neck, or cervical spine. Because the neck supports the head, which usually weighs about twelve pounds, it can be very susceptible to injuries. The most typical causes of neck pain are: ? Growing older ? Accidents and injuries ? Daily life Degenerative disorders such as osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease affect the spine directly.]]></description>
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<title>Overuse and Throwing Injuries of the Elbow</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6806849</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6806849</guid>
<pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2012 02:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Overuse injuries of the elbow can cause pain and other problems in the forearm, wrist and hand along with the elbow itself. These issues predominantly affect athletes along with those who perform repetitive motions with their upper extremities. Children and adolescents whose bones have not fully formed along with factory workers are particularly susceptible to these injuries.]]></description>
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<title>4 Types of Shoulder Tendonitis Treatment for Shoulder Pain</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6829393</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6829393</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:50:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our shoulder is a very complex joint that is used in almost every action. As a result, one of the most common problems is shoulder tendonitis. The joints are stabilitsed by a group of muscles called the rotator cuffs and when it gets inflamed, it gets further irritated by the many structures around it.]]></description>
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<title>Tips to Relieve Sciatic Pain</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6823004</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:44:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sciatic pain is a chronic, painful nerve condition that affects millions of Americans. While the cause of sciatic pain is well understood, the treatment of this condition is complex, and may include exercise, rest, and other approaches. This article provides a series of tips and suggestions for dealing with this painful, and difficult-to-treat condition.]]></description>
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<title>The Five Leading Procedures in Pain Management</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6817796</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:42:19 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pain management is a field that has some great new technology to it, and from it patients are enjoying better results than ever. Some of the new procedures allow patients to decrease the amount of narcotics necessary for pain relief, and also allow more functional patients. What exactly are the best pain management procedures in existence right now?]]></description>
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<title>Chiropractic 101: Discovering the Basics of Chiropractic Adjustments</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6796531</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6796531</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 08:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The traditional medical approach to helping a sick person with his or her symptoms usually consists of drugs or surgery to speed up, slow down, numb, or just cut out the body part that isn't properly functioning. Chiropractors don't treat symptoms. Instead, they find the root of the problem that's causing the symptoms and correct it with spinal adjustments because this naturally improves the symptoms.]]></description>
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<title>Manual Therapies With Chiropractors Help Considerably With Back Pain</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6781723</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6781723</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 07:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lower back pain is the most common reason folks need chiropractic help. Finding which one benefits more is a little on the tricky side. You have the Chinese way of doings things, which follows through with acupuncture, to the traditional spinal manipulation of the North American doctors.]]></description>
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<title>How to Prevent Hip Flexor Pain While Running</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6817446</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6817446</guid>
<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:14:12 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Runners have been plagued by hip flexor injuries since the beginning of time, which is why it is important to understand how these injuries are caused and what we can do to prevent them. Typically there are two main types of hip flexor injuries for runners...]]></description>
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<title>Is It Difficult to Explain Your Pain to Your Doctor?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6819126</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6819126</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:02:34 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many different types of pain, but it is important to remember that all pain experiences are real. Being able to understand the origins and type of pain you experience will lead to better communication with your doctor. This may lead to quicker diagnosis and more effective treatments.]]></description>
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<title>Carpal Tunnel: The Largest Medical Concern Among Chiropractors</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6796460</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6796460</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 07:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When the median nerve, located right above the wrist, is inflamed or pinched it causes carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The carpal tunnel consists of thick ligament, bones, and tendons. Common tasks such as hammering, pushing, and typing are causes of the pinching.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics Of Anterior Shoulder Instability</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6806917</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6806917</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 03:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are 3 basic types of shoulder instability. These include anterior instability, posterior instability, and then there is multidirectional instability. Let's review Anterior Shoulder Instability. Anterior instability refers to a problem which is allowing the shoulder to potentially dislocate out the front. This problem can occur due to repetitive overhead throwing or a tramautic situation. If a pitcher throws repetitively it can lead to a gradual elongation of the soft tissues in the front part of the shoulder.]]></description>
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<title>Low Level Laser Therapy For Pain - LLLT</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6816592</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6816592</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 20:06:23 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The great thing about the use of low level laser therapy is that it is painless. It can be used at any time. It also provides fast relief for these painful symptoms. It greatly reduces your healing time by providing cell stimulation to increase and promote the healing of cells. It is also 100% safe as the level of the laser is low so that it can not damage any of the cells that are being treated.]]></description>
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<title>Myofascial Release Could Be The Answer To Chronic Pain</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6817454</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6817454</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:20:35 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you have persistent muscle pain and knots that don't go away, you may have myofascial pain syndrome. Learn about myofascial and self-myofascial release for treatment of chronic pain.]]></description>
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<title>Embracing Natural Joint Pain Relief</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6813742</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6813742</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:03:11 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wouldn't it be great if there were natural and safe ways to address your joint pain issues? Fortunately, there are natural relief options that work exceedingly well and are available to you now. Some of the different ways to relieve joint pain might be surprising to you, but modern medical science has shown that they can be quite effective.]]></description>
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<title>The Five Best Pain Management Practices</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6814098</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6814098</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pain in the United States is a verifiable epidemic. Narcotic abuse is at an all-time high and pain in America costs well over $500 billion annually. In looking at the world of pain medicine, what are the 5 best practices for pain management to help move our country towards more effective outcomes?]]></description>
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<title>Adult Scoliosis: The Result of an Untreated Spinal Curve in Adolescent Years</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6791991</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6791991</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 04:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Scoliosis is most common among adolescents, but there are occasions when adults start seeing the symptoms that leads to the diagnosis of scoliosis. This particular condition is quite common, but if it's left uncorrected and untreated then it can definitely worsen. Because scoliosis is more common among younger people, the symptoms are usually brushed off as "growing pains" which will delay the appropriate care needed to correct the spine. It is difficult to restore the spine to its perfect position with adult scoliosis simply because of the symptoms being ignored. Chiropractic adjustments, however, can help the muscles and nerves begin to do their jobs so the body can start healing itself naturally.]]></description>
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<title>An Overview of Meniscus Transplant</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6806759</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6806759</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The meniscus is comprised of two C shaped wedges of cartilage that cushion and stabilize the knee joint. It helps protect the articular cartilage surfaces from damage. If the meniscus is torn, it can cause significant patient symptoms including pain, instability, clicking, or popping. The typical scenario with surgery is to simply shave down the torn portion, however, it may work to repair the tear. If it's severe enough damage or too many surgeries have been necessary, it may be indicated to perform a transplant.]]></description>
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<title>Alternative Treatment for Degenerative Disk Disease</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6796515</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6796515</guid>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 07:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Intervertebral discs are the cushions of cartilage in between every vertebra in the spine. If the spine experiences even the smallest amount of trauma it can then rupture, cause inflammation, or bulge the disc. Numbness and tingling in the bilateral extremities, with radiating pain, is a common sign of someone with degenerative disc disease, even worse if the disease is irritating adjacent nerve roots.]]></description>
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<title>Ouch! My Heel Hurts!</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6817878</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6817878</guid>
<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:17:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Not many of us have heard of Plantar Fasciitis, let alone know what it is. Have you? No, not me, until I was diagnosed with it! Wish I have never heard of this, does it ring a bell?]]></description>
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<title>Chiropractic Treatments To Help The Body Heal Naturally and Drugless</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6781698</link>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Chiropractics are unique in their techniques and approach in patient treatment due to their focus on spinal adjustment. Through the use of manipulation and mobilization chiropractic medicine helps individuals re-align their spine and joints while helping to serve in an effort to relieve pressure in both. Chiropractic manipulation is the sudden movement of the joint beyond its normal parameters in an effort to suddenly reduce pressure, while mobilization is a slow gradual movement within the parameters in an effort to slowly relieve pressure in the joint.]]></description>
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<title>Flushing Stress and Anxiety Away With Chiropractic</title>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2012 07:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Stress can be a serious condition if it remains untreated. It can cause anxiety attacks, heart disease, or general pain and stiffness. One of the best options to relieving stress is chiropractic adjustments.]]></description>
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<title>Why Do Great Spine Surgery Results Often Turn Bad Over Time?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If spine surgery is done for the right reasons, the initial result may be fantastic. For instance if the patient has a herniated disc and exhausts conservative treatment then a discectomy procedure may give excellent results very quickly. Studies actually show that results after a discectomy are well over 90% excellent. But what about those patients that have a great result initially and then those results deteriorate over time? Why does that happen?]]></description>
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<title>How Simple Is a Lumbar Laminectomy Procedure?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:25:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Undergoing a lumbar laminectomy procedure involves removing a little bit of bone to free up a nerve root that is getting pinched. It is also a procedure that is performed to free up multiple nerve roots that are being pinched as is commonly seen in spinal stenosis. In the world of spine surgery, undergoing a laminectomy is a minor procedure.]]></description>
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<title>TENS Stimulation for Pain Management in Chiropractic - Trans Cutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 07:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[TENS, what are they, and how do they work? To start off, TENS are known as: Tenascutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation. What they are: four small square pads connected by small wires, (known as electrodes), which are usually placed directly on your skin; either near, or on the pained area.]]></description>
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<title>Causes of Neck Pain</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 10:12:31 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The causes of your diseases and conditions they present are crucial to the frequency and type of treatments you will receive from your health care provider. The causes will determine the severity and the appropriate treatment plan suited to alleviate the pain, among the other symptoms that you are feeling. This is especially true for conditions like neck pain.]]></description>
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<title>How Do You Get Rid Of Neck Pain? 5 Natural Home Remedies You Must Know About</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:40:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Are you asking your family and friends how do you get rid of neck pain hoping to get a few natural ways to alleviate the pain in your neck? If yes, then look no further than going for natural home remedies.]]></description>
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<title>New Research Into Fibromyalgia Causes Could Unlock Door To Effective, Natural Treatment</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 07:53:03 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Firbomyalgia is notoriously hard to explain and treat, but new research gives hope to those fighting chronic, widespread pain. Learn how myofascial trigger points could cause fibromyalgia and how to treat them.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Multidirectional Shoulder Instability (MDI)</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:48:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Multidirectional instability of the shoulder, MDI for short, refers to symptomatic instability of the shoulder and more than one direction. Typically this involves either anterior or posterior instability based on which direction involves the most symptoms. Activities that are repetitive such as baseball pitching, swimming, gymnastics or volleyball may lead to a gradual soft tissue elongation in young patients and resulting instability.]]></description>
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<title>The Basics of Rotator Cuff Disease</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 12:47:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The rotator cuff entails four muscles around the shoulder which heavily contribute to shoulder stability. These 4 muscles include the subscapularis muscle, which moves the arm by turning it inward. The 2nd muscle is the supraspinatus muscle which is responsible for lifting up the arm and moving it away from the body.]]></description>
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