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Instant & Long-Term Pain Relief from Chronic Conditions - If you are having a difficult time finding relief from joint pain from medications or physical therapy, a joint injection may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Joint injections are non-surgical procedures that apply a solution of anesthetic and corticosteroid directly to damaged joint tissue. This can provide you with the relief you need to improve your range of motion and participate in physical therapy exercises that were too difficult for you before.
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The Immune System – The Body’s Defense Against Infection - To understand how COVID-19 vaccines work, it helps to first look at how our bodies fight illness. When germs, such as the virus that causes COVID-19, invade our bodies, they attack and multiply. This invasion, called an infection, is what causes illness. Our immune system uses several tools to fight infection. Blood contains red cells, which carry oxygen to tissues and organs, and white or immune cells, which fight infection.
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Most episodes of acute lower back pain are caused by damage to your soft tissues, such as the muscles and/or ligaments that support your lumbar spine. A common injury is a lower back strain, but it’s popularly referred to as a pulled muscle. The pain resulting from a lower back strain can be surprisingly severe, sending many patients to the emergency room.
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Hip Joint Injections - Each year, thousands of people find that hip pain has made activities they used to welcome such as outings, exercise, and time with family/friends a chore. If you have hip pain, non-surgical treatment options should be considered first. Hip joint injections have revolutionized the treatment of hip pain and other areas affected by that pain, such as the lower back, buttock, or leg.
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The first home test for COVID-19 that doesn’t require a prescription will soon be on U.S. store shelves. U.S. regulators Tuesday authorized the rapid coronavirus test, which can be done entirely at home. The announcement by the Food and Drug Administration represents another important though an incremental step in efforts to expand testing options. Regulators granted emergency use for a similar home test last month, but that one needs a doctor’s prescription.
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Our backs crack for myriad reasons. But what is making this sound? And when should it concern me? Read on to learn about what makes the cracking sound when you twist or bend your spine when the sound is normal, and when it may indicate a developing problem in the joints, bones, and/or muscles of your spine. The cracking, popping, or grating that you experience under your skin is called crepitus and usually originates from your joints, but may also develop within your bursae, tendons, or other soft tissues.
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Relief from Joint Pain and Inflammation in the Neck and Back. Facts and Information - The facet joints are found in the spine, where they connect the backbones to each other. They allow the spine to bend and twist. Like a knee or hip, facet joints have cartilage between the bones and a fluid-filled capsule to allow for smooth movement. When damaged, facet joints can cause debilitating pain in the neck or back. This condition is known as Facet Syndrome. It may occur due to an injury, overuse, or the onset of an inflammatory condition.
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The holiday 2020 season may look different but that doesn’t mean you can’t still celebrate, including with your loved ones. This is the year for shopping online — which has already seen a huge increase and continues to be the safest way to buy things for yourself and others. Though the U.S. in particular is experiencing a new COVID-19 surge this holiday season, there are ways to create new and safe holiday traditions for 2020.
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A foam roller also called a styrofoam cylinder, may help you reduce pain, tender spots, and stiffness in your neck and upper back. Keep the following tips in mind when you use a foam roller to stretch your muscles or perform a self-massage. Roll Out Your Knots - Slowly roll the foam roller until you find a tender spot or trigger point. Then apply gentle, steady pressure to that spot until the pain subsides, but no longer than 60 seconds.
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Accurate Diagnosis and Powerful Pain Relief - Epidural injections are commonly used to diagnose and treat conditions such as a herniated disc or spinal stenosis, which can cause pain in the back, leg, neck, or arm. An epidural injection may include a numbing medicine that helps determine the source of the pain and a corticosteroid medication to reduce inflammation. Physicians at National Spine & Pain Centers, with specialized training in pain management, can accurately diagnose, target, and relieve the source of your pain to help you return to an active lifestyle.
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