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Treating Neuropathic Pain

Jun 23, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Pain

Neuropathic pain can develop following a physical nerve injury, or medical illnesses such as diabetes or shingles. Neuropathic pain can develop and often lingers after the original injury heals because nerve cell dysfunction—not the original injury—is the cause. As pain signals are repeated over long periods of time, the spinal … Read More

Migraine Headache vs. Common Headache: What’s the Difference?

May 10, 2017 · JoAnn Milivojevic · Pain

What's the difference between a migraine headache and the type of common headache most of us experience from time to time? There are a lot of similarities between the two but also some differences in symptoms and triggers. Both of these types of head pain can be severe, debilitating, and … Read More

Chronic Lower Back Pain Often Responds to Non-Invasive Treatments

May 4, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

There is a greater than 70 percent chance that you will have lower back pain in your lifetime, so it’s smart to be prepared and to know what action to take if and when it occurs. The two most common causes of pain in the lower back include osteoarthritis (OA) … Read More

Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Can Reduce Pelvic Pain, As Well As Bladder and Bowel Problems

May 3, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

As many as one-third of women experience the symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD), a wide range of issues that often go undiagnosed and undertreated. The incidence of PFD increases with age. There are things known today about pelvic floor dysfunction that weren’t known just a few years ago. “We … Read More

Ask the Doctor: Heel Pain; Fatigue & Low Energy

May 3, 2017 · UHN Staff · Pain

Q: I have pain in the bottom of my foot, in the area of my heel. What could this be? A: It’s possible that you have plantar fasciitis, characterized by pain in the morning when you take your first step, followed by slight improvement, and then more pain later in … Read More

Manage Migraines to Improve Your Quality of Life

May 2, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

If you suffer from migraines, you know how debilitating these headaches and their associated symptoms can be. Migraine affects more than 10 percent of people worldwide. Roughly one-third of migraine sufferers expe-rience what is known as an “aura,” a visual disturbance that appears as flashing lights, zigzag lines, or a … Read More

Frequent Headaches? Identify the Type to Get the Best Treatment

Apr 27, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

Most people experience an occasional headache that is relieved by an over-the-counter pain medication. However, if you have headaches that frequently affect your ability to function, don’t assume that there’s no solution. Work with your physician or a specialist to identify what type of headaches you have so you can … Read More

Ease Neck and Shoulder Pain

Apr 27, 2017 · Dawn Bialy · Pain

If your shoulders ache and your neck hurts after sitting at a computer, driving a car, or engaging in any activity that involves bending your head and neck forward, the culprit is likely to be your trapezius muscles, commonly referred to as “traps.” Your traps are broad, triangular muscles that … Read More

Fibromyalgia Further Worsens Function in Patients with RA

Apr 21, 2017 · Diane Muhlfeld · Pain

Fully 20 percent of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients also are afflicted with fibromyalgia (FM), compared to 2.5 percent in the general population who suffer from FM alone, according to a new study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston. Participants were involved in the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Rheumatoid … Read More

Treatment is Available to Ease Your Chronic Pain

Apr 19, 2017 · UHN Staff · Pain

Persistent pain is a devastating condition that affects as many as 90 million Americans. Unlike short-term, acute pain—the kind that happens when you sprain an ankle—persistent pain may last for months, or even years. Whether the source of your suffering is arthritis, back pain, or nerve pain, it is important … Read More

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