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It’s estimated that over 200 million opioid prescriptions are written each year. This use and abuse has led to an epidemic that’s been fueled by chronic pain.

Opioids temporarily hide pain by attaching to receptors in the brain and boosting feelings of pleasure. Unfortunately, they do nothing to stimulate healing, leading to a pattern of pain, medications, more pain, and more medications.

The good news is that there is a better way to find relief.

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Did you know… tennis elbow isn’t just for athletes.

Lateral epicondylitis – or tennis elbow – is a painful condition that occurs when the tendons in your elbow become inflamed and overloaded as a result of repetitive motion.

Because the repetitive motion that occurs is similar to that of swinging a tennis racket, it’s commonly referred to as tennis elbow.

However, anyone who has a job characterized by similar repetitive arm motions may be at risk.

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Knees hurt? You’re not alone. Chronic knee pain is thought to affect up to 25% of adults and can significantly limit your mobility and quality of life.

Your knee is a hinge-joint that primarily moves back and forth (flexion and extension) and allows some twisting or rotation.

Every step you take places stress and strain on your knees, so it’s no surprise that trauma, misalignment, and degenerative changes can all take their toll.

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While figuring out the difference between hip and SI (sacroiliac) joint pain can be extremely confusing, being able to identify which one is the culprit is crucial when you’re looking for relief.

Your SI joint connects your sacrum and your pelvis.

It’s very fibrous and has a limited range of motion – just a few millimeters.

Your hip, on the other hand, is much less stable with a wide range of motion, allowing the leg to move freely in every plane.