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We speak of chronic or persistent pain when the pain persists for more than three months. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain often has no clearly identifiable cause or is not associated with an active injury or disease process.

Rehabilitation after a sports injury focuses on recovering from sports injuries and preventing new injuries. The goal is to heal the injury, restore strength and mobility, and ensure that you can safely and effectively participate in your sport again.

An anti-gravity treadmill (AlterG) allows you to walk without stressing your joints. The shock load decreases by making your body weight lighter. This can help with physical complaints, injuries or chronic illnesses.

The vertebrae of the back consist of cubes stacked on top of each other that can move in relation to each other like hinges because of facet joints. When changes occur in these facet joints due to an accident or wear and tear, it can cause pain in the back.

A herniated disc or osteoarthritis in the back can put pressure on the nerve roots causing them to inflame. A nerve root infiltration is an injection of cortisone that reduces the inflammation and swelling of the nerve. As a result, you experience less pain and tingling.

Interventional radiology are minor procedures that are performed under image guidance by the radiologist.