Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain syndrome that affects 4% of people in the United States. This pain is typically characterized by widespread chronic pain, fatigue, and tenderness to the touch. This syndrome affects ligaments and muscles and is usually present for many years by the time it …
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is often associated with a decreased quality of life, and diminished state of mind and can put a lot of stress on one’s mental health. When your body aches, you know the pain is just not “in your head,” and the discomfort is real. Pain becomes your whole …
Phantom Limb Pain: Causes & Treatments
Phantom limb pain is the sensation of pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there. Once believed to be a psychological problem, research shows that phantom limb pain is a real sensation. The sensation originates in the spinal cord and brain. What is Phantom Limb …
Types of Headaches & How They’re Treated
Headaches are a common occurrence in adults. So much so that they are the most frequent complaint doctors hear from their patients. Headaches can be truly painful and debilitating from time to time, but are typically treated with over-the-counter NSAIDs or rest. However, in some cases, headaches can …
Aquatic Therapy to Help Reduce Chronic Pain
Anyone with stiff joints or chronic pain knows how relaxing it can be to slip into a warm bath at the end of the day. This is because the water pressure alleviates the pressure you place on your joints. There is a lot of science behind this buoyant force, and it is the same reason as to why you feel …
Effective Treatments for Tension Headaches
Tension headaches, a common type of headache, can be a source of significant discomfort and disruption in daily life. According to the 2019 GBD Survey, the condition ranks second globally as the main cause of disability. NLM research shows approximately 10% of the world's population is affected …
How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Reduce Chronic Pain
The field of pain management typically deals with traditional methods for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various types of acute and chronic pain. However, as more research develops and the field of medicine progresses, physicians are able to learn about the complex intricacies of pain. This …
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5 Early Signs of Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a gradual disease with symptoms that appear over a long period of time. Depending on the joints and bones that are affected, symptoms vary; some that are more severe than others. Osteoarthritis affects over 27 million Americans each year. The symptoms mirror those of other …
Exercises to Reduce Chronic Joint Pain
People who live with chronic joint pain know how debilitating it can be. Joint pain makes doing daily activities difficult and typically has a negative effect on the quality of life. It can steal away joy from doing the things they love and spending time with loved ones. Chronic joint pain …
Things to Know About Lower Extremity Pain
Lower extremity pain is commonly due to overuse and inflammation as a result of conditions that affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and other organs. The key to pain is understanding what causes it. Only physicians can truly diagnose this kind of pain. There are a few questions to ask when …
What is Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation?
The Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) is a small bundle of nerves connected to each vertebra along your spine. The DRG is critical in processing pain signals and transmitting them to your brain. They have a particularly important role in how you experience pain. The DRG act as the body’s internal traffic …
What to Expect from a Pain Management Doctor
Pain management is not just pain relief. It's a growing specialty of medicine that focuses on reducing pain and improving the quality of life for patients with pain-related conditions, such as chronic pain. Pain management doctors are medical professionals who have expertise in diagnosing, treating, …
Seasonal Activities for Pain Relief
When you live with pain, the change in seasons isn’t always a welcomed change. Warmer weather and humid days may have your running for air conditioning. The expectations of summer typically include spending time outside, having cookouts, and even going on vacation - all things that can increase the …
Myalgia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Muscle pain is common, and can originate in any muscle of the body. The medical term for muscle pain is myalgia. Myalgia can be described as muscle pains, aches, and pain associated with ligaments, tendons, and the soft tissues that connect bones, organs, and muscles. Causes of Myalgia Myalgia …
Does the Summer Weather Affect Chronic Pain?
While science may not have an exact reason for why pain worsens in the heat, it cannot be ignored. Many patients who suffer from chronic pain report that the change in weather makes their pain worse. Bad weather, such as cold and rainy days, are often associated with pain, but hot and humid summer …
Nutrition and Osteoporosis: How to Protect Your Health
Like the rest of your body, your bones need nutrients to thrive. Having a healthy diet is crucial to maintaining your overall health, as well as the wellbeing of your bones. An important way of maintaining proper bone health and preventing bone diseases like osteoporosis is by focusing on proper …
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Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. This inflammation affects a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, connecting the toes to the heel bone. Pain may decrease throughout the day, but is typically more severe in the morning or after long periods of …
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Using NSAIDs to Relieve Chronic Pain
Inflammation contributes to neck and back conditions, so reducing that inflammation can be key in managing your pain. Although it can amplify pain, inflammation is the body’s self-defense mechanism after sustaining an injury or irritation. Instead of restoring to opioids or strong pain medications, …
