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Headaches are incredibly common and affect millions of people daily. But if you have them frequently, and they interfere with your job or other activities, identifying the cause is crucial. While you can manage some headaches with lifestyle changes and at-home treatments, others may require a doctor’s expertise. At LiveWell...

For many people, acupuncture conjures images of wellness retreats: scented candles, singing bowls, and meditation. However, this holistic technique offers health benefits beyond a stress-free getaway. Pain management and improved digestive well-being are two such benefits. At LiveWell Pain Management, interventional pain management physician Nora Taha, MD, regularly prescribes acupuncture...

Following surgery, you’re eager to get back to your daily routine, but it can take several weeks (or longer) for your body to heal. As you recover, you’re likely to experience some pain — about 80% of people recovering from surgery do.  However, you don’t have to suffer. Several steps...

About 65 million Americans experience spinal or lower back pain at any given time. In most cases, sufferers improve with activity changes and over-the-counter pain medication. However, if your symptoms linger for days or even weeks, you may benefit from a minimally invasive procedure, such as epidural steroid injections or...

Up to 70% of Americans develop shoulder pain at some point during their lives. It typically improves with conservative treatments, such as ice and rest, but if your symptoms last for days, or even weeks, identifying the cause is crucial.  You might equate shoulder pain with suffering an injury, but...

Persistent or chronic back pain affects over 8% of American adults, in many cases, becoming so severe that it interferes with the ability to perform daily activities.  Chronic back pain can make it difficult to do laundry, walk to the mailbox, or load the dishwasher. Even getting a sound and...

Whether standing, walking, or squatting, your knees are right there with you, supporting these basic everyday movements. Having arthritis-related knee pain can make these routine activities feel like torture. Knee arthritis is joint and progressive. Suppose you have ongoing knee pain from your arthritis and are not ready for surgery....

From athletes to musicians, anyone who performs the same motions over and over again is susceptible to an overuse injury. These injuries are inconvenient and can keep you from engaging in your passions or carrying out your day-to-day activities.  Stopping repetitive activity, gentle exercises, and time are the primary treatments for...

Working from home has many perks. Your commute is shorter, you get to spend more time with your loved ones, and you save money on gas and lunch. But there are some downsides to the work-from-home life, like your makeshift office that’s causing neck pain. Sitting on the couch with your...

Pain is normal following any type of surgical procedure and should improve over time. But you need good pain control to heal.  At LiveWell Pain Management in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, our highly skilled physical medicine and interventional pain management physician, Dr. Nora Taha, understands the importance of pain control...

There’s no arthritis diet or special food that can make your joint pain go away. However, arthritis is an inflammatory condition, and eating certain types of foods may contribute to your inflammation.  At LiveWell Pain Management in Elmwood Park, New Jersey, our physical medicine and interventional pain management physician, Dr....

Most of your body is made up of water. It’s found in your muscles, heart, brain, and bones. You need water for digestion, circulation, and temperature control. Water also supports joint movement by keeping your joints lubricated. You may expect a dry mouth when you’re dehydrated, and even a headache....

Fashionable footwear isn’t always comfortable for your feet. High heels and shoes with a narrow toe box can cramp your toes. But did you know your shoe choice can also cause pain in other parts of your body like your knees? Supportive shoes help with body-weight distribution and take on...

Poor nutrition is linked to many health issues like obesity, heart disease, and certain types of cancer. Oh, and it might make your back pain worse, according to a 2020 population-based analysis published in Pain Reports. At LiveWell Pain Management, our physical medicine and interventional pain management physician, Dr. Nora Taha, takes an integrative approach...

Platelets are tiny cells best known for their primary function: to prevent and stop bleeding. But these tiny cells do more than clot blood, they also enhance your body’s healing process.  Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a form of regenerative medicine that health care providers, like physical medicine and interventional pain...

Arthritis isn’t the only cause of joint pain. If you engage in activities that involve repetitive movements, like gardening or painting, and have pain in the joint you use the most, you may have bursitis — inflammation of the bursae.  With rest and treatment, bursitis goes away within a few weeks....

Sprains, strains, and fractures are types of acute injuries, which are injuries that happen suddenly from a single traumatic event. By contrast, chronic injuries develop over time, usually from repetitive use. However, poor healing following an acute injury may also lead to a chronic condition. At LiveWell Pain Management in Elmwood Park,...

Spinal stenosis is a common condition caused by the narrowing of your spinal canal. It’s possible to have this spine condition and not know it, because it may not cause any symptoms during the early stages. However, when symptoms appear, they usually worsen over time.  At LiveWell Pain Management in Elmwood Park, New...

Like most people, when you think of platelets, you think of blood clotting and scabs. And you’re not wrong. Platelets are tiny cells that circulate in your blood, banding together to stop injuries from bleeding.  But platelets are more than just a natural bandage, they also initiate the healing of...

You rely on your knees to help you get up out of a chair, walk to the car, and climb up and down stairs, among other things. When you have knee pain, these everyday activities may feel impossible. Though knee pain is common, there’s no need to suffer.  At LiveWell Pain Management in...

If you’re among the 22% of American adults living with joint pain and stiffness from a rheumatic condition, you may be well aware that movement is a good thing. Exercising if you have arthritis might sound uncomfortable at first, but it can result in significant pain reduction and improved mobility...