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Living with severe back pain can make you desperate for long-term solutions that can ease your discomfort. While you may feel that you've tried everything and surgery is your last resort, this may not be the case.  Surgery for back pain is a delicate and invasive procedure. Before opting for...

If you're experiencing a persistent ache or discomfort in your neck around the clock, you've been living with chronic pain. Any form of pain that persists for three months or longer is regarded as chronic.  Many people with chronic neck pain have lived with the discomfort so long they may...

Headaches are a standard part of everyday life. You may not know that there are many forms, and telling them apart is crucial for you to get the treatment you need.  It’s hard to tell whether the pain in your head is just a tension headache or something more, like...

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes severe pain, fatigue, and a variety of other symptoms, such as insomnia and mental difficulties. One of the biggest challenges with fibromyalgia is that it's often misdiagnosed.  The good news is that recent medical advancements have made understanding, treating, and managing this condition...

Managing chronic pain goes beyond taking the proper medications and treatments. It involves embracing healthy lifestyle changes. One aspect of your life in which this is crucial is your sleep. Most people don't pay much attention to their sleep habits. Their only goal is to get into bed at the...

Winter is filled with cozy blankets, warm drinks, and the joy of holidays. Yet, for many, it is also a time when health issues like hip pain tend to flare up, thanks to such factors as changes in atmospheric pressure and reduced physical activity.  At SEPA Pain & Spine in...

Your nerves are like fibers that help your brain communicate with the rest of your body. They can get damaged due to accident injuries, surgeries, or even repetitive motions.  When your nerves are damaged, you might feel pain, tingling, or numbness or find it hard to move a part of...

When you think about insomnia and chronic pain, it's natural to believe they're separate concerns. But did you know these two conditions often coexist? The connection between these two conditions also isn't one-sided; it's a bidirectional link where one condition can aggravate the other. The complex relationship between insomnia and...

If you've been experiencing pain from your lower back into one of your legs, sciatica could be the culprit.  Sciatica pain happens when your sciatic nerve, which runs from your hips to your feet, becomes irritated. It's uncomfortable and can get in the way of your daily life. Fortunately, there...

Whether you're a competitive athlete or a weekend trooper, injuries are an unfortunate part of any sport you love. Traditional treatments can leave you sidelined for months, but recovery times are shrinking thanks to groundbreaking advancements like platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy.  This breakthrough treatment is getting athletes back in the game faster than...

Joint pain and arthritis can be frustrating and debilitating, adversely affecting your quality of life. With so much information available on the internet and beyond, it's easy to become overwhelmed and fall victim to common misconceptions. At SEPA Pain and Spine, with six locations in southeastern Pennsylvania, our team of medical professionals offers a wide...

Many people across the globe are living with chronic pain. It can be debilitating and severely undercut your quality of life. It can also be challenging to find effective and long-lasting treatments. For some people, traditional pain medications are ineffective, while others who find them effective may find their side...

Neck pain is a more common condition than you may realize, affecting people of all ages and genders. When you feel pain in your neck, it typically originates from your cervical spine, the part of your spine located in your neck.  For some people, neck pain is temporary, the result of...

If you’ve recently had a sports injury or you suffer from a chronic pain condition like arthritis or fibromyalgia, it can be debilitating. Even dealing with occasional or acute neck, back, or joint pain can be frustrating and throw a wrench into your everyday activities.  Though coming up with a...

Ingredients: 1 spaghetti squash 13 oz. asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces ½ red onion, sliced 1 cup mushrooms, sliced 2 garlic cloves, minced 5 eggs ½ cup coconut milk 1 tsp. fresh rosemary, minced Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat your oven to 400 degrees...

Chronic pain from arthritis, orthopedic injuries and degenerative conditions can dramatically change a person’s quality of life. Although there are several ways to treat chronic pain, many people require life-long treatment or surgery in order to gain long term relief. Now, there is Regennexx. Regennexx is an alternative solution for...

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