Category Archives: Bone & Joint Problems

Chronic Pain: Medication and Treatment Options

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Pain is defined by the International Association for the Study of Pain as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage. Pain can be further classified into two basic categories: i) Acute pain: This type … Continue reading →

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MRI Exams Show the Severity of a Herniated Disc (Back Injury)

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

A herniated disc is one of the most painful and common injuries. Often referred to as a ‘slipped disc,’ this condition can severely restrict a sufferer’s mobility and make everyday tasks absolutely impossible. New technologies like MRI exams provide you … Continue reading →

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Spinal Stenosis Can Be a Disabling Medical Condition

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

Spinal stenosis refers to a medical condition that is characterized by narrowing of the spine in the neck or the back region which compresses the spinal cord or any of the spinal nerves. Individuals suffering from spinal stenosis are often … Continue reading →

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Herniated Discs Can Become a Disabling Medical Condition

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Editorial Board

A person who suffers from a herniated disc that prevents them from working may be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. If the back pain is so severe that it becomes a disabling medical condition that would inhibit one’s ability … Continue reading →