Three Simple Water Aerobics Exercises for Soothing Chronic Knee Pain
Chronic knee pain is often a textbook sign of a more serious condition, such as osteoarthritis, injury, and several forms of degenerative disease. Here at the pain management clinic in Oklahoma City, we’ve seen just how severe these conditions can get without the help of some good old-fashioned exercise and personal maintenance. Although it’s […]
Eight Essential Supplements for Managing Your Neuropathy Symptoms
Many Americans live with neuropathy’s painful and debilitating effects over 20 million people. This common yet serious condition can develop from various sources, such as diabetes, chemotherapy, and auto-immune deficiencies. Neuropathy wreaks havoc on the body by damaging one or more nerves outside the central nervous system. This typically feels like a tingling, burning, or […]
The Four Types of Diabetic Neuropathy (And Their Warning Signs)
Diabetes is among the most common causes of neuropathy, a highly common but serious condition affecting the nerves outside the central nervous system. This occurs when high glucose levels inflict damage and decay upon your nerves and blood vessels, particularly those belonging to the extremities. Although most commonly felt in the legs and feet, diabetic […]
How to Avoid Knee Surgery: Six Easy-to-Follow Tips for Preserving Your Health
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the single most common joint disorder affecting Americans today. Some 21 million US residents over the age of 25 are burdened with the condition; that’s over 12 percent of the population. Most of these individuals are led to believe the only way to end the agony of chronic joint pain is to […]
“Shoes” Wisely: Finding the Right Footwear to Reduce Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common conditions worldwide, affecting roughly 80 percent of the population. It is also the second-most common motivation for scheduling a doctor’s appointment. Most people rarely consider their footwear to be a contributing factor to their back pain. The truth is, your shoes could be wreaking havoc on your […]
Living With And Managing Osteoarthritis
Chronic pain has a nasty way of interfering with our ability to perform the day-to-day activities we once took for granted. It can also keep us from truly enjoying the moments in life we cherish most. As Benjamin Franklin once said, An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. At Oklahoma Spine & […]
