by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Jun 19, 2018 | Blog, Pain Management
Back pain is a huge health issue in the United States and worldwide. Low-back pain (LBP) alone is experienced by 31 million US citizens and was listed as the top cause of disability across the planet in the 2010 Global Burden of Disease. It is one of the most...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Jun 12, 2018 | Blog, Pain Management
Many people think of osteoarthritis (OA) as being limited to old age, but it occurs in working-age adults and children as well. In fact, it is a very common disease that impacts the lives of more than 30 million people in the United States. Since this condition occurs...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | May 15, 2018 | Blog, Lifestyle, Pain Management, Sports/Outdoors
The knees support our balance and motion when we are standing, walking, and running. This critical joint helps with proper distribution of our body weight and aids the structural integrity of our legs and feet. Dislocation or subluxation of the knee can occur in...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | May 8, 2018 | Blog, Pain Management
When any structure within the body exerts pressure on a nerve and causes dysfunction, the condition is called a pinched, compressed, impinged, or entrapped nerve. Compression can occur in diverse parts of the body. It is especially likely to arise in spots that...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Feb 8, 2018 | Pain Management
Deciding when to go see a headache specialist can be confusing. You do not want to put in the time and effort for a healthcare appointment if you do not really need one. On the other hand, you do not want to avoid seeing a doctor, allowing symptoms to worsen and your...
by Atlanta Medical Clinic | Dec 14, 2017 | Pain Management
There are three main triggers of hip pain: osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and bursitis. But no matter what you call it, you just want it to go away. Different treatments work for different causes, so check out this handy guide that shows you when you can treat pain at...
