Arthritis is a painful inflammation of one or more of your joints, and it can worsen with age – and there is no real cure. Fortunately, however, there are many ways to provide relief or at least minimize your arthritic pain, depending on your particular symptoms. These relief options include the following: Over-the-Counter Pain Relievers for Arthritis Over-the-counter (OTC) medications, like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as aspirin, naproxen ( ... [Read More]
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Common Causes of Neck and Shoulder Pain
If you are experiencing pain in the shoulders and neck area, this can be caused by myriad conditions including degenerative diseases, traumatic injury, or bone and joint abnormalities. An understanding of the anatomy of the shoulder and neck is helpful in determining the source of the pain that affects either of them. Below we review a few common causes of pain in the shoulders and neck. Causes of Shoulder Pain Your shoulder is a joint. In fact, it is one of the largest joints in the human ... [Read More]
How Frequently Do You Need to See a Pain Doctor?
How frequently you see a pain doctor might depend on how willing you are to live with chronic pain. Hopefully, your answer to that question is “not very willing,” which is a great answer because pain management is attainable. Kamerlink Pain Institute specializes in interventional pain management and is devoted to treating patient’s pain. Don’t stop until you have answers. Continue seeing a pain doctor until your questions are answered. If your doctor fails to investigate your pain properly and ... [Read More]
Ways to Manage Your Arthritis Pain
Arthritis pain can be a difficult thing to control. Arthritis refers to joint pain or joint disease, and there are more than 100 different types of arthritis conditions. If you suffer from arthritis pain, stiffness, swelling, or a reduced range of motion, it can be challenging to live life the way you want without your arthritis getting in the way. Here are some ways to manage your arthritis pain that you can try today. Thermotherapy and Cryotherapy One way to manage your arthritis pain is ... [Read More]
Pinched Nerve Symptoms and Causes
Nerves are a very important part of the human body because they connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. They send instructions from the brain to every single organ. One issue that affects nerve function is a pinched nerve. When a nerve is pinched, the nerve has reduced functionality and causes pain in the area. A pinched nerve happens when bone, muscles, and/or tendons put too much pressure on a nerve. It can happen in a variety of places in your body, including your lower ... [Read More]