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Degenerative Disc Disease: What Is It? Not technically a disease, degenerative disc disease is a normal condition that occurs when your spinal disks wear down from aging. As a person gets older, their spinal disks—the rubbery cushions between their vertebrae (the bones in their spinal column) begin to break down and degenerate. Since spinal disks…
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What Is Spinal Stenosis? Spinal stenosis is a fairly common condition that affects over 200,000 Americans every year. Most cases of spinal stenosis are found in adults that are 50 or older. This condition occurs as a result of a narrowing of the spinal canal, which can eventually lead to spinal nerves becoming compressed. When…
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How Do I Know If My Hip Pain Is Serious? There are a number of reasons as to why somebody could be experiencing hip pain. After a slip and fall or strenuous workout, it’s common for the muscles surrounding the hip to become bruised or strained which can lead to mild soreness and pain for…
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What Is A Herniated Disc? A herniated disc refers to a problem with one of the rubbery cushions, also known as discs, that sit between the individual bones, also known as vertebrae, that work together to make up your spine. The nucleus, or center of a spinal disc has a soft, jellylike center surrounded by…
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In addition to improving one’s health and physical appearance, weight loss can also reduce chronic pain. Learn how in our blog!
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The holiday season is here, and if you suffer from chronic pain, it can be a difficult time of year. Greater Austin Pain Center is here to offer some tips for managing chronic pain during the holidays.
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Trying to manage your chronic pain at home? Consider these tips for managing pain at home.
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Spinal cord stimulators reduce pain by up to 70 percent. If you want an alternative to pain medication and a sustainable way of managing chronic pain, this device may be the right choice for you.
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Fibromyalgia is classified as a long-term condition that causes tenderness and pain throughout the body as well as fatigue. Fibromyalgia flares may be caused by stress and feelings of anxiety, depression, and frustration.
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