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An epidural steroid injection (ESI) is a minimally invasive procedure used to reduce inflammation and relieve pain in the spine. It involves injecting a corticosteroid medication, often combined with a
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A herniated disc occurs when the soft, gel-like center of a spinal disc (nucleus pulposus) pushes through a tear in its tougher outer layer (annulus fibrosus). This can irritate or
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Spinal stenosis is a condition where the spaces within the spine narrow, placing pressure on the spinal cord or nerves. This narrowing can occur in the neck (cervical spine) or
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Connecting with nature has been shown to ease pain by calming both the mind and the body. Natural environments reduce stress hormone levels, lower blood pressure, and relax muscle tension—all
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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses a patient’s own blood to promote healing in damaged tissues, tendons, joints, or skin. The procedure begins with drawing a
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The increasing prevalence of conditions like fibromyalgia, peripheral neuropathy, and back pain reflects a complex mix of lifestyle, environmental, and medical factors. Modern sedentary lifestyles— characterized by prolonged sitting, poor
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Occipital nerve blocks are a medical procedure used to relieve pain originating from the occipital nerves, which run from the top of the spinal cord through the scalp. This treatment
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Occipital neuralgia is a type of headache disorder that occurs when the occipital nerves, which run from the top of the spinal cord up through the scalp, become irritated or
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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
