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Managing Joint Pain

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 […]


Remedies for Painful Joints

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 […]


Pain Management in the Athlete

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 / […]


Hip Injuries and Pain Management

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 […]


Non-Surgical Orthopaedics, P.C.

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 […]


Jumpers Knee (Patella Tendonitis)

What is Jumpers Knee / Patellar Tendinopathy? The patella tendon / ligament joins the kneecap (patella) to the shin bone or tibia. This tendon is extremely strong and allows the quadriceps muscle group to straighten the leg. The quadriceps actively straighten the knee in jumping to propel the individual off the ground as well as […]


Botox Shows Promise Against Persistent Neck, Shoulder Pain

Botox injections, long used to smooth away wrinkles, might also soothe chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain, new research suggests.This type of persistent pain “is a common disorder that potentially may cause functional impairment in our patients,” explained one expert not connected to the study, Dr. Robert Duarte. “In addition, neck pain may provoke headaches,” […]


Are You Making Your Pain Worse?

If you suffer from chronic pain, it can be disabling and disrupt your life. Although it is difficult to treat chronic pain, the pain can be managed through a variety of methods. However, during the course of your pain treatment, there may be some setbacks that you experience. Some things that people do can actually […]


Ulnar Nerve Entrapment

What is the ulnar nerve? The ulnar nerve is a branch of the brachial plexus nerve system. With help from the median nerve, the ulnar nerve provides sensation to the flexor muscles of the hands and feet, allowing for bending.   Ulnar nerve neuropathy due to ulnar nerve entrapment is often a painful disorder of the outer […]


Cup of Pain Relief? More Health Benefits Found in Coffee.

It’s a banner year for coffee lovers. New research suggests that morning cup of joe may actually decrease certain physical pain, says Norway’s National Institute of Occupational Health and Oslo University Hospital. The study, published in the journal BMC Research Notes, was intended to look at subjects who suffered from chronic pain conditions in areas […]