by tulsapain | Sep 18, 2024 | Neck Pain
Overview: Facet joints are located throughout the spine and they help your back bend and twist. Because these joints are made partially of cartilage, they can become easily damaged from degenerative diseases such as arthritis. Additionally, facet joints support many...
by tulsapain | Sep 18, 2024 | Neck Pain
At least 11 percent of the US population suffers from chronic pain, according to the National Institutes of Health. While a lower back problem is the most common cause of pain, arthritis, migraines, and cancer are common causes of chronic pain (and all can limit...
by tulsapain | Sep 18, 2024 | Neck Pain
Alcohol consumption decreases dopamine neurotransmission in the brain. Meanwhile, dopamine interacts with the brain’s pain sensors, and a high-dopamine level decreases the sensation of pain. Whether you have chronic joint pain, fibromyalgia, or migraines,...
by tulsapain | Sep 18, 2024 | Neck Pain
Arthritis and fibromyalgia are just two of the diverse causes of somatic pain. For afflicted people, this type of pain can prevent the performance of normal daily activities, and lead to full-blown depression. Unlike the neuropathic pain associated with...
by tulsapain | Sep 18, 2024 | Neck Pain
It’s hard for people who aren’t hurting to understand what living with chronic pain is like. They make all kinds of assumptions, including thinking that because you don’t look injured, you must be fine. Sometimes chronic pain sufferers themselves have misconceptions....
