By Oklahoma Pain Management If you have chronic pain, relief seems like a pipe dream that may never happen. Activities of daily living can be painful, leaving you feeling distraught and frustrated. One way to relieve that pain is with the use of epidural steroid injections, or ESI, which are commonly used to treat pain […]
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What is the most common cause of neck and shoulder pain? Does mental stress play a role? What’s the best way to treat neck and shoulder pain? Does physical therapy play a role? Salonpas spoke with doctors, physical therapist and other wellness professionals about treating neck and shoulder pain. Neck and shoulder pain can be […]
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Does your hip ache? As with other types of chronic pain, women tend to experience it more than men. But because hip pain can have a number of different causes, determining the correct one is the key to getting the best treatment. “In my practice, I do see more women than men for chronic hip […]
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Can a pet be part of your pain management plan? Research has shown that pain is directly related to levels of stress and anxiety. “Anything, like a loving pet, that helps to increase joy, love, satisfaction and reduce stress and anxiety can have a direct, beneficial effect on pain,” says Dr. Patricia A. Farrell, a […]
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