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Living Better with Joint Pain

Living every day with constant pain in your joints can really put a damper on your day-to-day activities. It can be a struggle just to perform the simplest of tasks, making the more challenging tasks impossible. While it is comforting to know you are not alone, it can also be comforting to learn the best ways to improve your everyday health and well-being while having joint pain. Did you know … Read more

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Bad Habits for Your Joints

When your joints start to ache and you’re feeling stiff, you know there are certain activities that you should stop doing immediately. Such bad habits for your joints can lead to an overall decrease in quality of life. When you’ve developed arthritis in your fingers, the last thing you want to do is type out a thesis. But there are also some less-obvious habits that can do quite a number … Read more

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What Causes Asthma?

The famously chronic lung disease known as asthma is an irritating and sometimes life-threatening condition that affects people of all ages. It is estimated that over 25 million Americans alone suffer from asthma. These numbers are even more staggering when you consider that there is no cure for this ailment at all. What exactly causes asthma? Why do some people struggle with it from a very young age? What are … Read more

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How Smoking Worsens Chronic Pain

Dealing with chronic pain is a vast and complex facet of life. Chronic pain is not only physically limiting, but mentally and emotionally difficult as well. Patients who are constantly in pain may experience increased frustration, anxiety, depression, and immobility. And smoking worsens this chronic pain. Sometimes, it may seem like there is no hope. This is why many patients seek comfort and relief from other substances such as tobacco, … Read more

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Exercise and Fibromyalgia

Did you know that fibromyalgia affects 10 million people each year in the U.S. alone? For patients who suffer from being a part of this statistic, chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and tender joints are all too familiar. With persistent stress on the muscles and soft tissue, any form of exercise can be downright unpleasant. However, low-intensity activities can actually improve symptoms and boost the effectiveness of treatment. For … Read more

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Stretching Exercises For Lower Back Pain

Lower back pain may be associated with getting older, but age is not always a deciding factor. Back pain shows no bias and can affect people who are active and healthy. The only thing that matters to those who have chronic lower back pain is finding a way to reduce the discomfort. Stretching helps alleviate the tension and pain in the lower back due to a weakened spine and can … Read more

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How Does Stress Affect Chronic Pain?

The American Psychological Association notes that one-third of Americans are living with extreme stress. While stress from work deadlines, family demands, and personal pressure can often take a toll on our mental wellbeing. Also, heavy amounts of stress can also take a physical toll on our bodies. If you have been experiencing chronic pain from stress, then it is time to schedule a visit with the experts at CRPM. The Correlation Between Stress … Read more

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The 5 Warning Signs of a Stroke

According to the Stroke Center, 795,000 people suffer from a stroke each year. Of that number, 140,000 are fatal and 600,000 are first attacks. These numbers are staggering and are one of the many reasons it is important to be well educated on the warning signs of a stroke. For more information on strokes and treatments available, contact CRPM today.

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What to Look Out for When Experiencing Shooting Leg Pain

As you get older, you may experience shooting leg pain. This is most commonly due to overuse and injury of the muscles and tendons. Depending on your daily habits and health, you may experience this more intensely than others. Symptoms from overuse are normal and not life-threatening. Pain in your leg doesn’t necessarily mean something is wrong. However, there are some conditions that symptomize with leg pain, so it’s important … Read more

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Why Are You Experiencing Elbow Pain After Benching?

After a long, hard, workout, you expect to be sore in certain places. If your muscles don’t ache, you may not have been working out hard enough. But there are some places where pain comes unexpectedly. This leads many to question whether you should be feeling pain there at all. One common complaint of gymgoers is elbow pain after benching. The elbow is one of the most sensitive parts of … Read more