Urban Spine and Joint

09/03/2026

Chronic pain is more than a physical sensation. When pain lasts for months or years, it can affect multiple aspects of a person’s life, including mood, sleep, relationships, work, and daily activities.

Understanding the role of psychology in chronic pain can help patients take a more complete approach to treatment. By addressing both physical...

08/27/2026

Injections at tendon insertion sites, tendon sheath, and bursa are used to diagnose and manage certain types of musculoskeletal pain.

Injections at tendon insertion sites, tendon sheath, and bursa are used to diagnose and manage certain types of musculoskeletal pain. They are...

08/20/2026

Menthol is a familiar ingredient in many over-the-counter creams, gels, balms, and patches for temporary pain relief. When applied to the skin, it produces a characteristic cooling sensation that can make an aching area feel more comfortable.

08/20/2026

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, often shortened to GNRFA, is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic knee pain, especially pain related to osteoarthritis or persistent discomfort after knee replacement.

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation, often shortened to GNRFA, is a minimally invasive treatment for chronic knee pain, especially pain...

08/13/2026

Pain is a significant feature of COVID-19, appearing as headaches, muscle aches, joint discomfort, chest pain, or nerve-related symptoms such as burning, tingling, and hypersensitivity.

Instead, COVID-related pain is driven by several molecular systems involved in inflammation, nerve signaling, blood vessels, and the body's...

08/06/2026

For some people living with chronic back, neck, or joint pain, sleep can feel less like a period of recovery and more like another challenge. Discomfort may make it difficult to fall asleep, cause repeated awakenings, or force a person to change positions throughout the night.

How sleep quality affects chronic pain is not limited to pain intensity. Inadequate sleep can worsen fatigue, concentration, irritability, anxiety, and...

07/30/2026

The hormonal fluctuations and physiological changes experienced by women due to the menstrual cycle and pregnancy can complicate the diagnosis of pain and subsequent management.

When pain persists, or limits daily activity, it is important to seek medical attention, from clinicians with expertise in women’s health and pain...

07/24/2026

Myofascial pain syndrome is a persistent musculoskeletal pain condition involving muscle and the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds and supports them.

07/16/2026

When people seek treatment for chronic back, neck, or joint pain, their main goal is often straightforward: they want the pain to stop or at least lessen. Pain relief is important, but it is only one part of successful treatment.

This is why physical rehabilitation and chronic pain care place a strong emphasis on why function matters as well as on pain relief. Pain intensity...

07/09/2026

Chronic low back pain can be difficult to treat because it often involves more than one structure, including joints, discs, muscles, ligaments, and the nerves that carry pain signals from the spine to the brain.