Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
How and Why to Exercise for Pain Relief
December 4, 2018
According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, chronic pain affects approximately 100 million U.S. adults and costs $560 to $635 billion per year in direct medical treatment costs and
Beating the Pains of Aging
December 4, 2018
Many people believe that dealing with pain of some sort is a natural part of aging, and to some extent, that is true. As you age, your ligaments and tendons
Navigating the Drugstore
November 8, 2018
Although we work with our patients to create custom pain management solutions tailored toward each individual and their unique situation, there are times when you may find yourself standing in
What Are Support Groups, and How Can They Help?
November 8, 2018
“There are days when I don’t feel like I’m part of society.” “Nobody else understands what it’s like being in pain all the time.” “When it’s hard to fall asleep
Can Yoga Help With My Pain?
November 8, 2018
Yoga is a type of exercise for both mind and body that combines breath control, meditation, and movements to stretch and strengthen muscles. People have been doing yoga for thousands
Understanding the Different Forms of Physical Pain
November 8, 2018
While it goes without saying that no one is typically a fan of pain, maybe it’s possible to think about pain in a new, less negative way. Try thinking about
Are Trigger Point Injections Right for My Chronic Pain?
October 17, 2018
If you can’t find relief from your chronic pain (including alternative methods like meditation), you might find relief with a trigger point injection (TPI). TPI is a procedure used to
Chronic Pain? Try Mindfulness Meditation
October 17, 2018
Once we feel an ache or pain in our body, we immediately try to figure out a solution to fix it or pretend it doesn’t exist. Oftentimes, though, we never
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Sacroiliac joint injections for back pain
February 13, 2020
Do you know where your sacroiliac joints are? While most of us have probably heard the word “sacroiliac,” not many actually know what this is. For those with chronic back
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,