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Sleep quality plays a major role in how the body perceives and manages pain. When sleep is restful and restorative, the body releases hormones that repair tissues, reduce inflammation, and
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Phantom limb pain is a condition in which a person feels pain or other uncomfortable sensations in a limb that has been amputated. Even though the limb is no longer
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Exercise helps reduce pain by strengthening muscles and improving joint stability, which lessens the strain on sensitive areas of the body. When muscles are stronger, they provide better support for
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A peripheral neurostimulator is a medical device designed to manage chronic pain by sending mild electrical impulses directly to specific peripheral nerves—those outside the brain and spinal cord. These impulses
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A TENS unit, short for transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, is a small, battery-operated device used to deliver mild electrical impulses through the skin. These impulses travel through electrodes that are
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Treatments for peripheral neuropathy focus on managing symptoms and addressing the underlying cause of nerve damage. If the condition is linked to another health issue, such as diabetes or vitamin
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Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that occurs when the peripheral nerves, which connect the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body, become damaged. These nerves are responsible
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Guided imagery is a relaxation technique that uses focused mental visualization to create calming and positive images in the mind. By listening to a practitioner’s voice, an audio recording, or
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A spinal cord stimulator (SCS) is a medical device used to manage chronic pain by sending electrical impulses to the spinal cord. These impulses interfere with pain signals before they
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A selective nerve block is a medical procedure used to target a specific nerve or group of nerves to interrupt pain signals traveling to the brain. By injecting an anesthetic,
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that usually affects an arm or a leg, often following an injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack. The pain experienced
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Kyphoplasty is a medical procedure designed to restore the shape and stability of a vertebra that has collapsed due to a compression fracture. In this procedure, a small balloon is
