by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Jan 26, 2023 | General Orthopaedic, Pain Management
With the start of a new year, we are all thinking of ways to improve our lives and reach personal goals. Many of us make New Year’s resolutions related to health, such as eating better, losing weight, or exercising more. Although it can be challenging to stick...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Dec 19, 2022 | Pain Management
Most of us experience pain, whether from an injury or disease, at some point in our lives. Unfortunately, at any one time, over 100 million Americans are suffering from long-term chronic pain. Therefore, it’s important to practice effective pain management in...
by Hardayal Singh, MD | Oct 14, 2022 | Pain Management
The knowledge of First Aid is essential for every individual regardless of whether an emergency affects you directly or involves the people around you. The goal of First Aid, particularly in an open injury, is to preserve the affected part and prevent infection and...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Sep 19, 2022 | Pain Management
If you’ve been experiencing chronic pain for any length of time, you’ve likely reached the point where you will do anything to stop it. First, start with a visit to a doctor and develop a personalized treatment plan. In addition, an anti-inflammatory diet...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Aug 22, 2022 | Pain Management
If you’re experiencing chronic or long-term pain from an injury or medical condition, there is help. A suitable pain management plan can reduce pain and get you back to enjoying life again. Here’s what you should look for when discussing your treatment...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Jun 6, 2022 | Pain Management
Approximately 1 in 4 adults in the United States suffers from chronic pain, making it one of the most common reasons people seek medical attention. Pain management specialists have new and varying ways to keep pain under control, so the quality of life is not reduced....
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Apr 18, 2022 | Pain Management
Your body needs sleep to heal, but it can often be challenging to fall and stay asleep if you’re suffering from chronic pain. This ever-revolving cycle doesn’t allow you to feel any better. If you want to experience the benefits of a good night’s...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Apr 5, 2022 | Pain Management
Whether it’s the result of overuse, aging, or an on-the-job injury, joint pain can be disruptive to everyday living. The good news is there are several joint injury treatments to ease pain and improve quality of life. Let’s look at the top three methods to...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Mar 7, 2022 | General Orthopaedic, Pain Management
There are upsides and downsides to most aspects of life, including aging. Unfortunately, the downsides tend to be all too noticeable. One major downside is increased joint pain due to arthritis, injury, or years of wear. As the pain increases and lingers, it can...
by Glenn MacNichol, MD | Mar 4, 2022 | Pain Management
What is Narcotics? Narcotics are a class of drugs used to treat pain and dull the physical senses. You may be given a narcotic class drug to treat your pain after you sustain an injury or have surgery. Narcotics are also given preoperatively to relieve anxiety and...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Jan 10, 2022 | Pain Management
Chronic pain reduces your quality of life and makes everyday tasks difficult or impossible to perform. Right now, approximately 50 million Americans suffer from some chronic pain, and it accounts for more than $100 billion in lost wages every year. If you are worried...
by Bernard P. Kemker, MD | Nov 21, 2021 | Pain Management
Are you living in pain right now? or Suffering from an illness that causes pain? Well, you shouldn’t. People often avoid seeking medical care even when they suspect it is necessary. Nearly one-third of the respondents in a recent national United States (U.S.)...
by Carolina Regional Orthopaedics | Nov 7, 2021 | Pain Management
Feeling pain is a natural response from the nervous system to alert the brain of physical problems, so a person can seek the source of pain or injury and stop it. Health care professionals who are pain management specialists can assist patients by treating inflamed...
