Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
Understanding the Effects of Cancer Treatment on Bone Health
March 29, 2017
Osteoporosis is a fairly common condition that results in weakened, brittle bones and loss of bone mass throughout the body. Although anyone can develop osteoporosis, it is more common in
What Is a Nerve Block and How Can It Help You?
March 1, 2017
What Are Nerve Blocks? Nerve blocks work as a way of disrupting pain signals in nerves before the brain has a chance to process that pain. This is achieved by injecting
How to Find a Back Pain Management Solution that Works for You
January 18, 2017
When looking for a chronic back pain management solution, it’s hard to know which treatments will work or last in the long run. You may be prescribed different types of
Recovery After Spinal Cord Stimulation Procedure
January 4, 2017
Spinal cord stimulation is recommended for those with neuropathic or radicular pain. Sometimes, amputees who suffer from “phantom pain” may require this surgery. Other candidates may be those who suffer
Debunking Myths Around Osteoporosis
November 18, 2016
Myth #1 – Osteoporosis only affects women Osteoporosis is a serious bone disease that affects both women and men. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 40 million men
To Anyone Who Doesn’t Know What Migraines Feel Like
October 13, 2016
Like many people we see in our clinic, you may be wondering if you have migraines. We know it can be difficult to tell since migraine symptoms vary so much
Spinal Compression Fractures
September 27, 2016
Do have very severe acute back pain that feels better with rest? Do you have pain throughout your lower extremities? These could all be symptoms caused by a spinal compression
How Epidural Steroid Injections Work
August 9, 2016
What is an Epidural Steroid Injection? A minimally invasive procedure that can help improve and relieve back, neck, arm, and leg pain, caused by spinal nerves that have become inflamed. Common
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Is your back pain due to degenerative disc disease?
February 7, 2020
Degenerative Disc Disease According to the Arthritis Foundation, a very basic definition of degenerative disc disease is: “back pain caused by worn-down vertebral discs.” There’s a little more to the
Should I see a psychologist for my pain?
January 8, 2020
Pain is the most common reason why people see a physician, according to the American Psychological Association. This is partly because we typically think about pain as purely a physical
3 New Year’s resolutions that will help your chronic pain
January 6, 2020
What do you think the most common New Year’s resolutions are? According to the National Pain Report, they are as follows: Exercise more Lose weight Eat healthier Take a more
Stop the cycle of chronic pain & sleepless nights
December 11, 2019
Pain is a key factor in the gap between the amount of sleep Americans say they need and the amount they’re getting, according to the National Sleep Foundation. On average,
Defining arthritis & finding ways to cope with the pain
December 7, 2019
Arthritis is a very common but not well understood disease. The term “arthritis” is not a single disease, but an informal way of referring to joint pain or joint disease,
You are what you eat: how anti-inflammatory diets can help with pain
November 12, 2019
Some chronic conditions may cause inflammation in your body. While medication and other treatments are important, it may be that adopting an anti-inflammatory diet will be beneficial as well. Changing