What is Pain?
Often invisible to the eyes of others, chronic pain can take a toll on someone’s mental and physical wellbeing. Living with intense pain can be detrimental to social relationships, inhibit one from working, and doing the things they once enjoyed. It can become debilitating, embarrassing and life-altering. We have all experienced pain and can imagine what it feels like, but what is pain, exactly? The Minivasive orthopedic specialists detail everything you need to know below. Pain: Defined Pain is defined by the...
How Does Chronic Pain Affect the Body?
Chances are, if you’ve ever dealt with chronic pain, you know all too well that persistent pain and its sometimes inexplicable causes can take a toll on your mental health. Besides increasing your risk for anxiety and depression, chronic pain can lead to sleep disorders, excessive stress, cognition problems and more. When you’re dealing with pain, your only concern should be how to get back to the joys of your life as efficiently as possible. The last thing you want is to miss out on the things you enjoy most...
Mental Health is Physical Health
Though many people typically think of the mind and body as two separate things, mental and physical health go hand-in-hand. For instance, good mental health can promote good physical wellness. On the other hand, poor mental health can negatively affect your physical health. Below, we break down just how closely related mental and physical health are to your overall well being. How Mental Health Affects Your Physical Health Being in a good mental state can keep you healthy and stave off physical ailments. It can...
Knee Doctor: Causes & Treatments for Knee Pain
Knee pain is one of, if not the most common musculoskeletal complaints that patients share with their knee doctor. Because we use our knees all of the time, for bending, walking and bearing the weight of our entire body, there’s a higher chance for pain and injury. Caused by overuse, injury or a degenerative disease like arthritis, there is ample opportunity for patients to experience joint pain in their knees. Fortunately, your knee doctor is well-versed in knee pain, and can help you treat your specific cause...