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  2. Injections for joint pain relief - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Injections have long been offered for pain control in musculoskeletal and sports disorders. Historically, injections were performed using landmarks on the body and simply touching a painful structure to determine the correct location and area of pain to deliver the medication. Today, with advanced technology, ultrasound allows us to visualize ...

  3. Arthritis diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Long-lasting pain relief with radiofrequency ablation. Radiofrequency ablation uses precise heat to stop nerves from sending pain signals to the brain from conditions like spinal arthritis and joint pain. Read a Q&A about this innovative treatment.

  4. Back pain diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the U.S. In fact, eight out of 10 Americans will experience back pain at some point in their lives. Symptoms include muscle ache, shooting or stabbing pain, pain that radiates down your leg and limited flexibility or range of motion of the back. Get tips to manage your pain, and know when ...

  5. Radiofrequency ablation for back pain - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Radiofrequency ablation is a treatment for chronic pain due to arthritis or other joint issues. This procedure targets the nerves that are sending pain signals from the joints and is a mainstay of treatment for back pain. It can produce long-lasting relief by shutting off the communication between the nerves and the pain processing center in ...

  6. Pain relief topics & resources - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Long-lasting pain relief with radiofrequency ablation. Radiofrequency ablation uses precise heat to stop nerves from sending pain signals to the brain from conditions like spinal arthritis and joint pain. Read a Q&A about this innovative treatment. By Melissa Kenevan May 23, 2023.

  7. Need to know about aching joints - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Here are 5 things you need to know about finding relief: 1. Maintain a healthy weight. Excess weight puts greater strain and pressure on your joints. Even modest decreases in your weight can make a big difference in the pain you experience. 2.

  8. How to step up to manage bunions - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Joining the bones of your big toe joint permanently. Realigning one or more bones in your forefoot to a more normal position to correct the abnormal angle of your big toe joint. Removing swollen tissue from around the big toe joint. Straightening your big toe by removing part of the bone.

  9. Ankle instability causes and fixes - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Ankle instability causes and fixes. Maybe you sprained your ankle one too many times. Maybe age or a previous injury is taking its toll on this hardworking, supportive joint. Or maybe an inflammatory condition, like lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, has damaged your ankle. Whatever the cause, ankle arthritis could be contributing to symptoms ...

  10. Pain relief for worn spinal disks - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Pain relief for worn spinal disks. The fluid-filled cushions between the bones in your spine are called disks. They provide flexibility, allow for spine movement like flexion and extension, and act as shock absorbers. Most young people have healthy disks. Each disk is flexible, with fluid-filled collagen fibers that fill the space between the ...

  11. How to keep moving with arthritis - Mayo Clinic Health System

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    Typically, low-impact exercise is best tolerated. Things like pool exercises, bicycle or elliptical tend to keep you moving with less aggravation of the pain." Other benefits include strengthening the muscles around the joints, maintaining bone strength, and improving energy and mood. Low-impact activities, such as swimming and yoga, are good ...