Joint pain can be a result of an injury or one of many types of arthritis. While the treatment for different causes of joint pain can be different, there are some general guidelines for managing symptoms of joint pain. For mild to moderate joint pain and stiffness, taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help manage day-to-day symptoms. NSAIDs such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen are available over the counter. These medications can treat pain and improve symptoms of swelling and stiffness caused by arthritis or

Pain within the bones  is relatively uncommon, especially compared to muscle and joint pain. Bone pain can be caused by conditions that can be serious, so it should always be checked out by a medical professional. In some cases, the cause of bone pain may be obvious. Bone fractures caused by traumatic injury are usually painful. There are several different types of bone fractures, and treatment of fractures depends on the location and severity of the fracture. Osteoporosis, a condition which is characterized by loss

Joint pain is a common condition among adults which most commonly affects the knee and hip joints. Joint pain can interfere with a person’s mobility, because it often makes normal movement and functioning of the joint difficult or impossible. Inflammation of a joint in general is called arthritis. Arthritis is not one disease, but a wide variety of conditions with different causes that can cause joint pain and inflammation. Joint pain can also be caused by various types of acute injuries affecting the joints. Sometimes,

Shingles is one form of an infection with a virus called varicella-zoster. Shingles is also known as “herpes zoster,” because the virus belongs to the herpes virus family. The virus that causes shingles is not the same virus that causes the sexually transmitted infection genital herpes. This virus is also the cause of the disease chicken pox, which is usually contracted in childhood but can be contracted at any age. After a person has been infected with the varicella-zoster virus and recovered from the primary

The Clinical Research Department at Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. partners with Biomedical companies in the Pharmaceutical Industry in conducting Phase II – Phase IV Clinical Trials. Our experienced full-time Coordinators and Board Certified Physicians offer a variety of Clinical Studies for numerous diagnoses including: Chronic musculoskeletal pain Low back pain Neuropathic pain Migraine headaches Elbow pain / epicondylitis Muscle spasm Diabetic neuropathy Osteoarthritis Opioid induced constipation Rheumatoid Arthritis Study participants may be compensated for their time and participation. If you are a patient interested in participating in

Pain management in the athlete represents a great challenge.  From an athlete’s perspective, pain is a reminder that the body has not yet healed from an injury.  Athletes place an extraordinary amount of stress and demand on their bodies.  Pain can thus be a result of bone trauma, muscle strain, or a soft tissue / ligament injury.  Once the proper diagnosis is made, management should include medications, therapy, and appropriate use of injections. When injured, there is often the desire to quickly return to sport

Knee pain is a common affliction for adults, in part because it can be attributed to so many causes, from dislocation of the joint to ligament injuries to arthritis. These conditions are typically treated without surgery using a multi-step approach to relieve pain and rebuild strength in the knee.     Injection therapies are an excellent treatment for temporary relief of knee pain that will allow patients to enter rehabilitation therapy for further recovery. Here is a look at the injection therapies that might be

Hip injuries are a very common problem among people of all ages and become even more prevalent after the age of 50. They are most likely to occur in very active people from hard use, or very inactive ones, due to deterioration in bones and muscles. Hips are in constant use, only resting when you’re lying down, so pain management can be challenging, often requiring the combination of a number of treatments to keep the hip fairly comfortable as it heals.   Hip injuries are

Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C.specializes in spine care and pain management.  Established in 1993,  our practice has developed into one of the premier non-surgical orthopaedic practices in the southeast, and an industry leader for the non-invasive treatment of back and neck pain. We treat all orthopaedic conditions and specialize in low back pain. Our goal is to eliminate pain with a strong emphasis on injury prevention and rehabilitation.   Drs. Weil and Grasso are both Board Certified by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and

There’s no doubt about it: Pain stinks. We all hate it  and a lot of us go to great lengths to try and get rid of the pain. And yet, it’s a constant part of human experience. But why do people feel physical pain  and does everyone feel pain the same way? As much as we hate to dmit this, pain does play an important role in our lives. Without it, we wouldn’t be able to sense an injury, and we’d be in danger of