Have you been experiencing persistent, growing knee pain? If so, you may have developed osteoarthritis (OA). Put simply, osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that causes the breakdown of cartilage in the joints. This results in pain, swelling, and stiffness,...
At MAPS Centers for Pain Control, we provide a wide range of non-surgical and minimally invasive treatments to provide true, long lasting relief for those suffering with chronic knee pain. Whether you’re grappling with Osteoarthritis of the knee, degenerative knee...
Do you have a desk job? If so, you’re not alone. According to a 2021 poll, over 30,000 Americans spend the majority of their workday at a desk. While desk jobs can be convenient, a sedentary lifestyle does have its drawbacks. Prolonged sitting, paired with poor...
Understanding the Differences Between Acute and Chronic Knee Pain The source of knee pain can be difficult to pinpoint. There is such a wide range of underlying causes, and each person has a unique medical history that can impact their experience with pain. To better...
RICE or MICE? Dealing with Chronic Knee Pain Chronic pain can be of the most taxing conditions not only for the level of pain it causes but for the inconvenience it creates, too. Needed to support our bodies in nearly every activity, we often chalk the pain up to a...
