The Benefits of Injection Therapy
It’s a Symptom, Not the Disease The doctors at Trident Pain Center want you to know that the pain you are experiencing is itself a symptom of an underlying condition. Pain is not a disease or condition in itself. Usually, patients experience pain as a result of poor posture, weight, congenital conditions, injury, lifestyle, or […]
Educating Your Family and Friends on Chronic Pain
Educating Your Family and Friends on Chronic Pain No illness exists in a vacuum. Living with chronic pain, whether it’s the result of a trauma, a surgery, injury, or condition or disease affects not only the sufferer, but the people in their lives. Caregivers, friends, family, loved ones, and coworkers are all affected by the […]
Advantages of Massage Therapy
Types of Massage There are a variety of styles of massage, each with particular goals and outcomes. A gentle massage that utilizes long strokes, and sometimes includes vibration, is sometimes known as a Swedish massage. It is intended to relax and energize. A more intense deep massage targets the deeper levels of muscle, ligaments and […]
What is an Optimal Wound Healing Environment?
What is an Optimal Wound Healing Environment? Wound care is often a matter of keeping the area covered and moist, keeping out bacteria and maintaining an ideal environment to allow the body to do the work of healing itself. Certain therapies, like hyperbaric oxygen therapy, can optimize healing, but the ongoing environment the wound is […]
Migraine Headache Symptoms
Migraine Headache Symptoms The difference between a normal headache and a migraine involve intensity and types of symptoms experienced. Recognizing the early symptoms can give the sufferer time to take preventative measures and apply treatments before the pain develops. Since the attack is usually preceded by more subtle symptoms, it may be possible to predict […]
Benefits of Psychological Counseling After Accident
Benefits of Psychological Counseling After Accident A car accident, whether the damage was relatively minor or devastating, is a traumatic event. It’s a frightening experience that involves loss of control and may result in pain from injuries. The aftermath of an accident isn’t necessarily limited to the physical damage and wounds. The affect upon the […]
What is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy?
When tissue becomes injured, either by a wound, a burn, or other damage, it requires adequate oxygen to heal. Your body can only glean so much oxygen from the air you breathe. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides the body with an opportunity to take in increased oxygen, which helps to support and speed the healing process. […]
How Cervical Injection Can Relieve Pain
The cervical spine is the part of your back that makes up the upper spine and neck. It contains vertebrae that have pockets of space, including the dura, a sack that embraces the nerve roots, cerebral spinal fluid, and the spinal cord itself. The epidural space surrounds the dura. The cervical nerves- those controlling the […]
How to Avoid Back Pain While You Clean
Cleaning a home is a surprisingly physical activity that can leave you feeling accomplished, but also worn out and sore, especially if you are prone to lower back pain. With awareness of your approach to each task, and some simple tricks, you can get your home clean without putting excessive strain on your back. Strengthen […]
Signs of Fibromyalgia and How it can be Treated
Knowing the Signs of Fibromyalgia The understanding of fibromyalgia is evolving. Since the disorder is so difficult to pin down, diagnosis can be challenging. There is no blood or brain test available at this time for fibromyalgia, so physicians must rely upon a series of tests and the process of elimination to reach a firm […]