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Research from the National Institute of Health confirms it! We’ve talked about this before (Attorneys: is hidden nerve damage being missed?) but there’s a growing body of evidence indicating that Electromyography (EMG) testing should be the FIRST test and not overlooked! In other words, EMG is becoming a “standard of care”. We are seeing more…
In the past 10 years the Worker’s compensation market has been on a bumpy ride, first up as it was exploited by unethical practitioners and “mill” operations and down as the inevitable “other shoe” of arrests and reforms happened. Lately, however, the Worker’s Compensation market has begun to look healthy and hopeful again. Here’s how…
Now that we’re in August and the highest temperatures are setting in, it’s important to be mindful of preventing heat exhaustion and heat stroke. You may have been prescribed exercises for back pain. Or maybe you’re trying to strengthen your body and prevent injuries. These are both great things to do. However, don’t push it.…
Those who are undergoing pinched nerve treatment may find relief through exercises. A lumbar radiculopathy diagnosis means that the spinal root nerve is irritated or compressed. Symptoms can vary depending on which nerve root is compressed, but sciatica is the most common outcome. This results in pain that travels from the lower back to the…
A herniated disc, also known as a slipped disc or ruptured disc is never fun. This condition occurs when the soft discs that are located between the vertebrae in our spines slip out of place or rupture. When this happens, the nearby nerves can become irritated or pinched and cause pain, weakness, and/or numbness that…
Patients with a cervical radiculopathy diagnosis can have similar symptoms to those with a carpal tunnel diagnosis. That is why people who experience numbness, tingling, or weakness in their hand, shoulder, and/or arm should be seen by a doctor to determine the root cause of these problems. A diagnosis consists of reviewing patient history, performing…
Pain and Limited Motion May Signal a Herniated Disc A very large number of people suffer from back pain and it is often difficult to know if it is something minor or more serious like a lumbar herniated disc. Pain from a herniated disc could go away on its own but it can also persist…
Chronic pain is in the news a lot, especially as research shows how many people are affected by it. There’s a lot of information about opioids, the strong pain medications often used to try to manage pain. Though they can be great for acute pain, researchers are finding that they are not necessarily as helpful…
Road trips can be great fun, especially when ending with relaxation, delicious food, and good times with family; however they can also lead to stiffness and back pain. By taking a little time along your route to perform a few stretches, you can significantly cut down on stiffness and back pain. Both passengers and drivers…
If you talk to people who deal with nerve pain, each person will probably describe the pain differently. Some might even describe it in several different ways! If you’re wondering whether you have a pinched nerve, you might discount your pain because it’s so different from other people’s experience. The truth is that many people…