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Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy is often used to help patients heal after an injury or surgery. It can also be an effective way to reduce the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis. If you are soon going to undergo PRP injections, you might have to prepare yourself to make a few temporary changes to your routine. For example, you may need to abstain from coffee and other caffeinated substances for a while. Why is doing so important? This blog post explains.

If you are recovering from an injury or surgery, or you have a condition like arthritis that causes a lot of aches and pains, your doctor might have brought up the possibility of using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) to help you feel better. What exactly is this therapy, and is it really worth your time and money? For many patients, the answer has proven to be yes. This blog post discusses what you should know as you are considering the possibility of getting PRP.

Myofascial release is a popular form of manual therapy that is able to reduce muscle pain and stiffness. It may even help to treat headaches, overuse injuries, and more. It can be very effective! But what exactly is myofascial release, and can it be used to treat the whole body? This blog post explains some important information.

If you struggle with various aches and pains, or if you have suffered a musculoskeletal injury, your care provider might recommend that you undergo a treatment known as myofascial release or trigger point therapy. This non-invasive method can help to relieve pain and improve your quality of life! But what exactly is myofascial release, and what does it feel like? This blog post aims to shed some light on that subject.

If you are interested in nonpharmaceutical methods to improve your health and wellness, you have probably heard about the benefits of acupuncture. It can help with issues like headaches, various bodily pains, stress, and even sleep problems. But which type of acupuncture is best? Should you visit someone who practices traditional Chinese acupuncture or modern medical acupuncture? This blog post explains some of the similarities and differences between these two approaches.

If you are interested in natural medicine, you might already be using essential oils for various purposes. You might even be thinking about trying them as a method to relieve the pain of TMJ disorder (TMD). But do they really work, or are they a waste of time and money? This blog post shares some facts that you should keep in mind as you are deciding how to treat your TMD.

Due to an injury or degenerative illness, you might be facing a constant struggle with aches and pains, including joint pain. Modern medicine offers a number of treatments that may provide relief. For example, your orthopedic doctor might recommend that you receive joint injections. What are joint injections, and how long can you expect your results to last? This blog post explains what you should know.

Nerves in the human body have to travel through some pretty tight spaces to reach their destinations! Unfortunately, in some cases, the muscles around nerves can become too tight, which can cause the nerves to send sharp pain signals to the brain. This issue, known as a trapped nerve or nerve entrapment, has the potential to seriously affect your quality of life! Fortunately, effective treatments, such as nerve hydrodissection, are available. What is nerve hydrodissection, and how long can you expect its results to last? This blog post explains some important information.

Calcific tendonitis is a potentially painful condition that occurs when calcium deposits build up on the tendons, which can interfere with joint mobility and cause intense soreness. Often, the exact cause of calcific tendonitis is unknown, although aging, accidents, and genetic predisposition may all be contributors. Many experts also believe that diet can play a role. What foods should you avoid if you have calcific tendonitis or want to reduce your risk of developing it? This blog post provides some suggestions. It also provides other helpful tips for fighting calcific tendonitis.

If you are dealing with severe and persistent shoulder pain, there is a chance that you have calcific tendonitis (also spelled tendinitis). For some people, this issue can become so bad that their arm mobility becomes limited! Why is calcific tendonitis so painful, and what treatments might be able to help? This blog post explains.