Chronic pain is a widespread issue across the United States and the world, affecting an estimated 20% of the adult American population living with chronic pain, according to the CDC. While many chronic pain patients work with their healthcare providers to develop an effective pain management plan, they often need to include in their treatment …
While it may seem hard to believe, emerging evidence and studies suggest a robust relationship between our gut’s microbiome of good bacteria and chronic pain. It is believed that through the gut-brain axis (GBA), the gut’s good bacteria (microbiota) communicate pain to the brain through the peripheral nervous system, forming a possible connection to overall …
Staying hydrated is crucial for your general health and vital to your body’s joint health. Despite the vast majority of people knowing that staying adequately hydrated is essential for a healthy life, some sources claim as many as 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. When our body doesn’t receive enough hydration, it can lead to …
As more Americans work in offices or remotely from home, the rate of chronic pain associated with poor posture has risen sharply. Poor posture while sitting at a desk hunched over puts excessive strain on the body’s muscles and joints, leading to pain after a long day’s work. This pain is often noticed in the …
For the average person, eight hours of sleep is recommended each night to wake up rested and perform at your best. Sleep is crucial for all aspects of your health, and a lack of rest can quickly cause your physical and mental health to deteriorate rapidly. While everyone knows the importance of a good night’s …
Across the United States, nearly 25% of adults deal with chronic knee pain that negatively impacts their quality of life. Knee pain leads to almost 10 million visits to primary care physicians, emergency rooms, and urgent care, showing just how prevalent of a problem knee pain is in our country. Many patients with knee pain …
At Macomb Pain Management, we strive to provide our patients with knowledge and tools to make their pain management treatments as effective as possible. Many of our patients are surprised to hear that there is a strong connection between diet and chronic pain, with some foods helping with chronic pain, others worsening chronic pain, and …
Bursitis is a form of joint pain that results from overusing a joint or muscle. We often see bursitis in athletes or workers who have to complete repetitive movements for their jobs. Bursitis is most common in adults over the age of 40, but some young athletes experience it at an early age. Let’s take …
Most adults have experienced inflammation dozens of times in their lives. It can stem from a variety of sources, and it usually goes away with minor treatment or time. However, there are situations when the inflammation persists for months or years. This is known as chronic inflammation. In this guide, we’ll review the signs of …
The team at Macomb Pain Management is constantly investigating the latest minimally invasive techniques to help reduce chronic pain. Our Board-Certified physicians have decades of experience helping patients take back their lives from the grips of chronic pain. One procedure that is showing significant promise with vertebral compression fractures is kyphoplasty. In this blog, we’ll …
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