by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Nov 10, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
Pain is a huge problem in society, especially among women. Hip pain is one of the most frequently occurring chronic pain types. Common causes range from arthritis to bursitis to gynecological problems. The lowdown on chronic pain There are 100 million adults in the...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Oct 27, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
Are you one of the many Americans suffering from chronic joint pain? Here are five steps you can take to alleviate discomfort and improve mobility of your back, shoulders, hips, and knees. Joint pain statistics One of the most prevalent types of chronic pain is joint...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Oct 15, 2015 | Pain Management
Nearly three out of four migraine patients reported lower pain and less need for medication following chiropractic therapy. Dr. Peter Tuchin, a chiropractor for two decades, decided later in life to get a PhD. For his doctoral dissertation at Macquarie University in...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Sep 30, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
The SPG nerve block has become an increasingly common treatment for migraine and chronic headaches. A 2015 clinical trial shows that it stops pain quickly. How the SPG is involved with headache disorders The SPG nerve block directly targets the sphenopalatine ganglion...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Sep 16, 2015 | Blog, Pain Management
If you are experiencing constant knee pain and are not able to comfortably perform everyday activities, it may seem like a good idea to have the joint replaced. However, many health experts are now warning that surgery should be considered a last resort. Knee...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Sep 3, 2015 | Pain Management
Half of diabetics suffer from neuropathy One of the ill effects of diabetes is damage to the peripheral nervous system, called peripheral neuropathy (PN). Approximately 50% of individuals diagnosed with diabetes experience PN in some form. It occurs most often in...
