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How Long Do Pinched Nerves Last

How Long Do Pinched Nerves Last?

The pain care specialists at Summit Spine & Joint Centers encounter countless questions regarding nerve pain and discomfort. Among the most common is: how long do pinched nerves last? Another freq[...]
December 26, 2023
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Understanding Primary vs. Secondary Chronic Pain

Understanding Primary vs. Secondary Chronic Pain

Pain is a complex and deeply personal experience, one that we’ve all felt at some point in our lives. But for some, pain persists longer than it should, evolving into what is termed “chronic p[...]
November 28, 2023
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Chronic Pain in Children and Teens

Dealing with Chronic Pain in Children and Teens

Chronic pain is often considered an adult affliction, but this overlooks a significant number of children and teenagers who suffer from ongoing chronic pain conditions. These younger populations are s[...]
October 31, 2023
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Pain Management Options for Seniors

Pain Management Options for Seniors

Chronic pain can afflict people of all ages, but disproportionately affects seniors and elderly individuals, often severely impacting their quality of life. While medications are commonly prescribed f[...]
October 9, 2023
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September is Pain Awareness Month

September is Pain Awareness Month: The Need for Understanding Chronic Pain

As physicians, we often meet people wearing brave faces, suppressing the anguish of their physical pain beneath the necessity of routine lives. The silent suffering doesn’t lessen the severity o[...]
September 12, 2023
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Achilles tendonitis injury

Achilles Tendonitis is No Myth

The term “Achilles’ heel” comes from the ancient myth of Achilles, who was said to have been dipped into the river Styx by his mother to make him invulnerable. Unfortunately, Achilles’ hee[...]
August 10, 2023
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What is Piriformis Syndrome

What is Piriformis Syndrome and What are the Best Treatments?

Piriformis syndrome is a relatively uncommon condition that affects the piriformis muscle, which is located deep within the buttocks. This muscle plays an essential role in the movement of the hip joi[...]
July 11, 2023
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Arthritis vs Bursitis

Arthritis vs. Bursitis

Arthritis and bursitis are similar chronic pain conditions, in that they both cause painful inflammation that originates from a joint, such as hip or shoulder. The key difference involves the specific[...]
June 14, 2023
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5 Tips For Better Posture

National Correct Your Posture Month: 5 Tips For Better Posture

May is National Correct Your Posture Month, so we thought we would take the opportunity to explore some tips on achieving better posture. After all, correct posture is vital to your overall health and[...]
May 1, 2023
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Breathing Exercises For Pain Control

Breathing Exercises For Pain Control

In many cases, pain can be managed with breathing exercises in conjunction with other pain treatments to result in more comfort.  Studies have shown that deep and slow breathing (DSB) techniques can [...]
April 27, 2023