Entries by ppoamedical

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Phantom Pain Causes and Symptoms

Phantom limb pain is one of the most frustrating post-operation symptoms for amputation patients. Not only is the symptom challenging to diagnose, but it can feel alienating to experience pain in a part of the body that is no longer there. The pain can also remind the traumatic event, which burdens the patient even on […]

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The Benefits of Doing Physical Therapy for Pain

At PPOA, we believe that well-rounded care is the best strategy for chronic pain treatment and prevention. A personalized medical plan combining medical interventions, therapies, and medications when needed helps our patients recover faster and get back to enjoying a complete lifestyle, free of pain. However, many of our patients don’t understand just how vital […]

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Five Long-Term Effects of Chronic Pain

Pain is a tool your body uses to protect itself. For example, when you touch something hot or step on something sharp, you need to know immediately that your body is in danger to avoid the threat. The pain response helps you understand what’s going on with your body, internally and externally, and is necessary […]

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What Is Tech Neck?

The rapid rate of technology growth experienced in the 21st century affects more than our lifestyles and modes of communication. While technology has broadly advanced our ability to connect online, it is also making permanent changes to the way our brains and bodies work. One of the most prominent issues clinicians see is “tech neck” […]

Steps To Take After An Auto Accident

Auto accidents are some of the scariest events a person can go through in their life. One minute, you’re okay, and the next, you’re confused, standing on the side of the road and unable to comprehend what just happened to you. If you’ve been injured, that fear jumps even more.  Sometimes injuries sustained are apparent […]