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If you suffer from diabetes, you are familiar with the problems associated with its complications: low energy, uncontrollable blood sugar, neuropathy, bad eyesight and a host of other issues. If you have tried insulin injections and they are not helping to address the problems with your blood sugar, it can be incredibly frustrating. Luckily, there […]

Weight-bearing exercises, such as strength training, puts stress on the bones. While stress is usually used negatively, this stress nudges bone-forming cells into action, resulting in stronger and denser bones. Strength training also targets the bones and stimulates density in the hips, spine, and wrists, which are sites where fractures are the most likely to […]

Most of us are wary of modern processed foods and believe that a more organic approach to nutrition, such as that of our ancestors, is essential. When you combine these ideas, you arrive at the reasoning behind the Paleo or “caveman” diet. While there are definitely benefits to some of the approaches in the diet, […]

If you suffer from joint pain that makes movement excruciating, if not impossible, it is possible that you are suffering from osteoarthritis. While traditional treatments have focused on medication or invasive surgical procedures to address arthritis pain, other methods now allow for new possibilities in healing. What causes osteoarthritis? Arthritis is inflammation of the joints, […]

Recently, platelet-rich plasma injections have become notably more popular for their ability to treat a multitude of conditions, ranging from the aesthetic to medical. The treatment uses a person’s own blood cells in order to accelerate the healing in a localized area. It has been touted as an alternative to pain medications and invasive surgeries. […]

If you’re trying to find lasting pain relief without going the route of prescription opioids, we can help. At Carolina Pain Relief Center, we offer non-opioid pain relief options for many painful conditions, including: Neck pain Joint pain Back pain Sciatica Muscle injuries Neuropathy Fibromyalgia Arthritis Plantar fasciitis Migraines Cartilage or tendon tears And more […]

If you’re looking for real pain relief without going the surgery route, it’s time to consider PRP treatments to rid you of back pain. Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a way to boost the body’s natural healing response, harnessing the incredible power of recovery that has been helping you heal from injuries since you were a […]

A morning exercise routine is a great way to start the day. Whether it’s doing some yoga, or just 5 minutes of meditation, being active in the morning can be a great start to your day. One such benefit is that it can reduce stress and increase energy throughout the day. We’ll discuss how you […]

When most people think of laser treatments, they usually associate the technology with hair removal or surgery to correct vision. But lasers have multiple medical applications, including helping patients deal with pain. Rather than using the laser as a cutting tool, our laser therapy uses specific wavelengths to penetrate through the skin to areas that […]

Sciatica refers to the pain or discomfort radiating from the sciatic nerve—or the nerve that runs from the lower back and down each leg. It most commonly occurs when another condition such as spinal stenosis (the narrowing of the spine), a bone spur, or a herniated disc puts pressure on the nerve. It can also […]

It is estimated that one and every four adults suffer from joint pain. And those that do experience joint pain often have symptoms that may be temporary or persistent and permanent. Most people turn to over-the-counter pain medication to reduce discomfort; unfortunately, some medications can include side effects. Others may think that surgery is there […]

Stress, it’s a commonly used term, and everyone will deal with it at some point and some more than others, but what is stress really? When we feel heightened sensations of pressure or anxiety, the body begins to react physically, mentally, and even emotionally. These reactions are different for everyone and every situation; this is […]

Neuropathy is a disorder in which the body experiences nerve injury or damage. It can be debilitating and disruptive for most that live with it. Thankfully, there are non-surgical options to help treat symptoms of neuropathy. For example, Platelet-Rich plasma therapy is one treatment we offer to help ease the pain and discomfort that accompanies […]

If you’ve been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and are looking into your options, it’s important you know the 4 stages of osteoarthritis. Once you know what stage you are in, you can look at the options for treating it and avoid later stages. As it is a degenerative condition, the four stages of osteoarthritis are a […]

Text neck is a term used for neck pain or discomfort that comes from looking down excessively from texting or being on an electronic device for a long period of time. This pain can last anywhere from a few minutes to days, months, or even years. The number one reason most people experience pain from […]

The knees, unfortunately, are the most susceptible to degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis. These conditions typically cause the joint’s cartilage to deteriorate, which can lead to bone-on-bone pain. Though it is most commonly seen in older patients, bone-on-bone knee pain due to osteoarthritis can be found in younger patients who may have other contributing factors […]

According to the CDC, about 15 million people suffer from some form of joint pain. Joint pain can be caused by inflammation, lack of or overuse, injury, arthritis, gout, or another chronic joint disorder. Other factors that may have a significant part in joint pain are aging, levels of physical activity, medical history, and diet. […]

If you are suffering from chronic knee pain and are thinking about resorting to invasive knee replacement surgery for relief, there are alternative options you may want to consider first. The innovative treatment called GenVisc Plus is a solution for chronic knee pain that is not a drug, does not interfere with your current drug […]

If you’re like most of our patients – tired of letting your pain dictate your activities and what you can and can’t do – it’s time to find out: how can amniotic tissue injections help relieve pain? A non-surgical treatment option for many types of knee pain, back pain, neck pain, and other joint pain, […]

Diabetes is, sadly, a much more prevalent problem than it should be. Studies have shown that approximately 34.2 million United States citizens are suffering from some form of diabetes, and approximately 88 million have prediabetes. Unfortunately, the longer diabetes goes untreated, the more likely there will be negative effects on the body. In some more […]

IV Therapy has many helpful benefits that work to boost your health and wellness by bringing the nutrients you need directly into the body, bypassing the metabolic processes that would normally decrease the level of absorption. The body needs a specific intake of vitamins and minerals to maintain normal function. Although the exact amount of […]

Most people suffering from thyroid disease are uninformed of their situation. Knowing how to treat the thyroid properly could solve a number of health problems. Statistically, about 20 million Americans experience some form of thyroid disease. Thyroid problems can cause overproduction or underproduction of hormones. These hormones are responsible for maintaining proper metabolism. Thyroid disease […]

Hip pain can disrupt your day-to-day life and stop you in your tracks. If you are suffering from hip pain, here are some simple stretches you can do to help relieve some of the pain you are experiencing. These stretches can also help to strengthen your hip muscles which will help you move around with […]

There are many reasons for hip pain, and no matter what causes yours, you should know your non-surgical treatment options. While traditional medicine offers painkillers and major surgery, there are other options. One common cause of hip pain is osteoarthritis, which affects around 10 million people. This degenerative disease causes the cartilage that cushions your […]

There are many ways to relieve neck pain caused by stress and other underlying conditions of discomfort or pain in the neck. Causes of neck pain come in a variety, such as injury or trauma, everyday use, infections or diseases, or the simple process of growing old. Here are a few options that may help […]

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that affects the nerves outside the brain and spinal column. Diabetes is one of the main causes of neuropathy. Some other causes of neuropathy include rheumatoid arthritis, liver or kidney disease, alcoholism, exposure to toxins, physical trauma to nerves, vitamin deficiencies, and certain medications. At Carolina Pain Relief Center, we […]

The best time to start building muscle and getting healthy is now! In the beginning, navigating strength training can be confusing. Luckily there are a variety of ways to ease yourself into strength training! Here are some ways you can get started on improving your health at home, in the gym, or both! Try Using […]

The first step in our osteopath arthritis program is using specialty knee braces. But how do they work? By assisting the leg in holding the joint in the proper position, the brace helps your knee to regain correct alignment, which is gently kept in place by the brace. This allows the joint to actually unhinge, […]

If your back pain is caused by an acute injury (suddenly onset) or inflammation, you can start being proactive and relieving it at home. Below are a few methods that can help relieve back pain that you can start doing at home now. Start by icing your sore back at home: Don’t put the ice […]

Many patients come to us hoping to find an alternative way to relieve long-term shoulder pain without medication or surgery. At Carolina Pain Relief Center, our doctor uses non-surgical treatments that helps the body heal from injuries or illness to get back to a healthy state. If you are experiencing shoulder pain and want immediate, […]

Living with arthritis can keep you from the activities you love and can even interfere with everyday tasks. Many people living with arthritis are forced to use over the counter medications to help reduce pain, however, this simply masks the symptoms of arthritis instead of targeting the cause of the pain. What Is The Best […]

IV infusions are a great way to get a specific vitamin, mineral, or nutritional components into the body, on an immediate basis. Supplementing through an IV, you are essentially bypassing the gastrointestinal system, and it is, therefore, making sure that the substance will be 100% absorbed by your body. A concentrated dose of a specific […]

The truth is, even on a balanced diet, whether it includes animal products or not, it’s not enough to give your body the sufficient percentages of nutrients in a day, especially if you lead an active life. Another factor is that even if you try to get fresh food and meal plan according to the […]

The human body has its own amazing natural ability to heal itself. For example, if you have an injury like a cut, and the scab starts to form, your body’s immune system starts to protect the wound from attracting an infection. Oxygen is essential when it comes to our healing ability. The white blood cells […]

Vitamin deficiency is a widespread problem, but surprisingly, you don’t hear much about it in pop culture. We all need vitamins and minerals, and a lack of the correct balance of those nutrients can lead to fatigue, weakened immunity, aches, pains, sleep trouble, and even mental problems such as depression and anxiety. In today’s world, […]

Knee pain is a common problem for many Americans, and it has a wide range of causes. We use our knees for walking, running, bending, climbing, and dancing, and the more active you are, the more you use your knees. Sports injuries often result in damage to knee cartilage or ligaments, and there are other […]

Back pain is a very common problem. Muscles are held tense after stress, repetitive motion, bad posture, or long periods of sitting or standing. The back muscles, bones, ligaments, and joints work together; if one element is stressed out, the others will be too. That’s why stretches are so important to help loosen the back […]

Most people have had a conversation with their bodies in the mirror that included an emotional discussion regarding fat. Muffin tops, banana rolls, spare tires, double chins, “problem areas” - we all have parts of ourselves we would like to change. Many of us have tried everything we could think of: fad diets, exercise programs, […]

As women age, diminished sexual desire, urinary incontinence, vaginal dryness and reduced sexual responsiveness are common and unwanted symptoms. But did you know, many women in their twenty’s and thirty’s experience a lot of these same symptoms. Do you sneeze or laugh and have to worry about peeing your pants? Is it difficult or impossible […]

Have you ever wondered why it takes your body longer to heal as you get older? Would you like for it to heal like you were younger again? When we are very young, we have a vast network of blood vessels throughout our body, designed to help us grow into adulthood. This helps to deliver […]

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition that is plaguing our population. More than 20 million people are suffering from this condition nationwide. So, what exactly is peripheral neuropathy? For some people it may cause numbness in the hands and feet, making it difficult to maintain balance or to hold on to anything (keys, books, letters, etc.). […]

Vitamin C is a vital component of health and wellness, however it is not something that your body can produce on its own, so it must be consumed. We can eat foods such as oranges, lemons, and bell peppers, but only a small portion of it can be absorbed by our bodies. High doses of […]

I see a lot of patients in my office with leg and foot pains, numbness, or cramping commonly referred to as peripheral neuropathy. Most of these patients are already on the peripheral neuropathy cocktail of drugs that just cover up the symptoms while the under lying issues continue to drive the patient closer to the […]

Peripheral Neuropathy is one of the most common chronic conditions in America. It currently effects 8% of the 55 and over population. Most of the people are over 50 but I’ve seen quite a few in their 30’s and 40’s as well. About 30% of the cases are attributed to diabetes which means 70% come […]