Managing chronic pain in my back

I was in a car accident nearly a decade ago and I have been in pain ever since. I have tried a lot of different therapies because I don't want to be reliant on pain medication for my whole life. Some of the therapies work really well and some haven't been that effective. This blog is a record of some of the therapies that I have tried as well as some of the therapies my friends and companions from the pain clinic have tried. I hope it's useful for other people who are dealing with chronic pain in their life.

2016

Bulk Billing vs Mixed Billing

19 July 2016

If you are about to start receiving medical treatment, you may be wondering about the difference between bulk billing and mixed billing. Below is a brief guide which explains the benefits of each system. Bulk Billing Medical facilities which offer bulk billing admit patients who have valid Medicare cards. This means that the cost of any treatment you receive will be billed directly to the Australian Government and you don't have to cover the cost yourself.
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Can You Cure a Dry Socket With Clove Oil?

31 May 2016

If you're experiencing worsening pain a few days after you have had a tooth extracted, you may have lost the protective blood clot that sits over the wound and may be suffering from a dry socket. When you search for a remedy, you may be advised to try clove oil. How does clove oil affect dry socket pain and should you use it to try to fix the problem? How Clove Oil Works on a Dry Socket
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