Everyone experiences pain every now and again, especially as we age. However, there is a difference between routine aches and pains, and living with chronic pain. Chronic pain is a leading cause of disability for adults here in the US. For Pain Awareness Month this September, our healthcare providers wanted to discuss chronic pain and what people who experience this condition can do to treat and manage their symptoms. Pain is considered chronic when it lasts for...
Experiencing joint pain is no one’s idea of fun. Joint pain can describe pain, discomfort, or inflammation that arises from any part of a joint (cartilage, bone, ligaments, tendons), even muscle. However, joint pain most commonly refers to inflammation or pain from within the joint itself caused by arthritis. In some cases, it can be mild. In others, the pain can be unbearable. Some people experience joint pain only after certain activities like running. Other...
