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How to Talk About Pain With Your Doctor
September 17, 2023
Managing pain is an essential aspect of healthcare, but unfortunately, it is often overlooked. This is because most healthcare providers lack formal training in pain management, which puts patients at a disadvantage.
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Phantom Limb Syndrome: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Brain
September 13, 2023
Many amputees experience vivid sensations that seem to suggest the presence of a limb that is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as ‘phantom...
Many amputees experience vivid sensations that seem to suggest the presence of a limb that is no longer there. This phenomenon is known as ‘phantom...
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Alternatives to Opioids: Dealing With Post-Amputation Surgery Pain
August 30, 2023
Over the past 40 years, there has been a significant shift in patients’ attitudes towards pain management. Back then, patients would refuse pain m...
Over the past 40 years, there has been a significant shift in patients’ attitudes towards pain management. Back then, patients would refuse pain m...
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5 Effective Non-Invasive Techniques for Prosthetic Pain Relief
August 20, 2023
Experiencing pain can be useful in signaling potential injuries and prompting us to address them promptly. However, for individuals who suffer from...
Experiencing pain can be useful in signaling potential injuries and prompting us to address them promptly. However, for individuals who suffer from...
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Demystifying Chronic Pain: Researchers Map Brain Activity to Pain
July 30, 2023
Researchers are looking for ways to understand chronic pain and treat it better. One way is to examine how different chronic pain types manifest i...
Researchers are looking for ways to understand chronic pain and treat it better. One way is to examine how different chronic pain types manifest i...
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Relieving Phantom Limb Pain with Mirror Therapy and Progressive Muscle Relaxation
July 23, 2023
researchers investigated an intriguing question: Is combining mirror therapy and progressive muscle relaxation more effective in reducing phantom ...
researchers investigated an intriguing question: Is combining mirror therapy and progressive muscle relaxation more effective in reducing phantom ...
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6 Possible Causes of Hip Pain When Sitting
May 23, 2021
Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, including incorrect posture and medical conditions. An imbalance in the body often causes general hip pain in prosthetic users. After amputation, other joints and muscles have to carry extra weight and may be subjected to more stress. This imbalance is often exacerbated when ...
Experiencing hip pain when sitting can be caused by different things, includ...
