Pain Management for Rotator Cuff Tears

Pain Management for Rotator Cuff Tears

There are four muscles that make up the rotator cuff: the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, teres minor and subscapularis muscles. The most commonly effected is the supraspinatus muscle because it is particularly susceptible to mechanical abrasion. With that, there are...
3 Things to Do After a Steroid Injection

3 Things to Do After a Steroid Injection

Steroid injections are long-lasting solutions to chronic pain from neuropathy or other conditions that have resulted in damaged nerves. This non-surgical procedure is available for a number of types of pain from headaches, backaches, hip pains, and many more! The...
Diathermy for Chronic Joint Pain

Diathermy for Chronic Joint Pain

Degenerative joint conditions worsen overtime and can cause immense pain and discomfort. Because there is no cure for degenerative joint conditions like rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis, patients may use anti-inflammatory medications, corticosteroid injections...
Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome

Treatment for Piriformis Syndrome

The piriformis muscle is imperative for lower body movement because it helps stabilize, lift and rotate the thigh. This muscle also helps people shift their weight, maintain balance and rotate the thighs. Although rare, the piriformis muscle may compress the sciatic...