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		<title>Learning How to be an Advocate for Your Own Health</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Patients who are actively informed and take responsibility for their health and healthcare decisions make quicker recoveries, and enjoy better therapeutic results than those who do not. Simple steps can be taken to advocate for your own health, even if they may not seem easy at first. The first step to healing is to actively engage, and accept your diagnosis or injury. This actually may be the hardest step, when a life-changing diagnosis has been suddenly made, or an accident has caused debilitating trauma. Acceptance]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/06/learning-how-to-be-an-advocate-for-your-own-health/</link>
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		<title>Tips for Sleeping Well with Chronic Pain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sleep disturbances are one of the most common and debilitating side effects sufferers of chronic pain must deal with, and not getting enough sleep can create a detrimental effect on waking life.  Establishing a healthy environment to sleep in, creating personal sleep strategies, and partnering with health care providers could be your key to a better night’s sleep. Prepare Yourself and Your Environment Whether you realize it or not, your body has a natural sleep schedule, and chronic pain disturbs and disrupts it. To fight]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/06/tips-for-sleeping-well-with-chronic-pain/</link>
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		<title>Recognizing the Symptoms of Tendinitis</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Tendinitis is an injury to the tendons that connect your muscles and bones. These injuries are associated with overuse and can cause tearing of the tissues, inflammation, and pain. Tendinitis commonly affects the elbow joint and is caused by overuse. Gripping, lifting, and sports motions may all contribute to tendinitis. Common symptoms of tendinitis include pain on the outside or inside of the elbow during use, especially when twisting, lifting, or gripping. You can learn more about the symptoms of tendinitis and how it will]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/06/recognizing-the-symptoms-of-tendinitis/</link>
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		<title>How To Treat a Pinched Nerve</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When you have a pinched nerve, there is a structure in the spine that is putting pressure on one of the nerve roots in the spinal cord. Most often, the protrusion is a spinal disc, but it can be a bone spur or spinal stenosis. As this video explains, a pinched nerve in the neck can cause symptoms in the arm, neck, shoulders, and head. Depending on the severity of your symptoms, your treatment may vary. Physical therapy and chiropractic care in conjunction with an accurate]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/06/how-to-treat-a-pinched-nerve/</link>
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		<title>Ways to Prevent Muscle Strain Injuries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Strains are injuries to the muscles and ligaments of your body. These injuries cause pain and inflammation, affecting your ability to move or sit comfortably. Especially if you have an active lifestyle, taking steps to prevent injuries should be an important part of your routine. Stretch Before Activity Stretching should be an important part of any workout. A proper stretching routine need not be complicated to effectively prepare your muscles and ligaments for movement to prevent injury. By ensuring that your body is ready to do what]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/06/ways-to-prevent-muscle-strain-injuries/</link>
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		<title>Medication that May Be Used to Manage Your Pain</title>
		<description><![CDATA[In many cases, medication is the first step in treatment for various types of orthopedic injuries. Medications your orthopedist may prescribe include pain relievers, anti-inflammatory drugs, and muscle relaxants. These medications help to manage pain and promote healing in both acute and chronic cases. Pain Relievers Pain relief is of the utmost importance when you suffer from any injury. Your physician can prescribe pain relief medication based upon your needs and planned usage. Pain relievers which target severe pain often contain opioids. Opioid- or narcotic-based pain]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/05/medication-that-may-be-used-to-manage-your-pain/</link>
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		<title>Cervical Facet Joint Injections</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The facet joints connect each vertebra in your spine to the one above or below it. In some cases, your back or neck pain may originate in these joints. Facet joint injections can be used as a therapeutic and diagnostic treatment to target the joint causing you pain. During this treatment, you will receive a local anesthetic before a needle is guided by X-ray imaging into the target joint. Contrast dye is used to confirm placement of the needle before anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medication are]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/05/cervical-facet-joint-injections/</link>
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		<title>How Does a Stress Fracture Occur?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Stress fractures are injuries caused by overuse of the muscles. They are particularly common among athletes who participate in activities that tax the lower body. Proper diagnosis of these injuries is the first step in developing an effective treatment and prevention plan. Causes of Stress Fractures Unlike acute fractures, stress fractures occur as a result of lower, repeated force. They frequently occur in the legs, feet, and lower body because these areas sustain significant forces during activity. Overuse of the muscles weakens them and lowers their]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/05/how-does-a-stress-fracture-occur/</link>
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		<title>Read More About Orthopaedic Injuries and Non-Surgical Treatment</title>
		<description><![CDATA[At Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C. we specialize in the non-surgical treatment of orthopaedic injuries and pain management.  In addition to regular articles on our web site , visit us at painmanagementdr.com for more weekly articles on various orthopaedic topics. 24 hour appointments available by calling 770-421-1420.]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/05/read-more-about-orthopaedic-injuries-and-non-surgical-treatment/</link>
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		<title>When Is Stretching Not a Good Idea for Back Pain?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Low back pain is a very common problem affecting millions of people at any given time. The economic toll of chronic low back pain (three months or longer) has been estimated to be between $12 to $90 billion from loss of work productivity, cost of treatment, and disability payments, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians.   Most patients who develop low back pain have a vague memory that stretching is helpful for the low back and try to fix the problem by doing stretches]]></description>
		<link>http://painmanagementtrends.com/2013/04/when-is-stretching-not-a-good-idea-for-back-pain/</link>
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