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Why Non-Surgical Treatments Are The Best Option For Chronic Back Pain

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Around the world there are back surgeries being done on patients who are suffering from chronic pain. Although in some instances surgery is the right answer, in most cases a patient is able to control their pain without surgery. Remember that any surgery comes with an increased risk of complications, and the more complex and […]

Self-Massage Technique For Painful Trigger Points

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  Trigger points are knots that develop within the tissue of a muscle that can cause radiating or referred pain in the neck, back, shoulder, or other parts of the body.  The pain from a trigger point may be dull or it may be sharp and stabbing, depending on the location and size.