Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
The connection between obesity and chronic pain
May 2, 2019
Many chronic conditions that cause pain are more common in people who are overweight or obese, such as arthritis, depression, fibromyalgia, hypertension, asthma, type 2 diabetes, and back pain. Because
A huge risk factor for pain: smoking
April 8, 2019
If you suffer from chronic pain and often light a cigarette to deal with it, we would like to very simply ask you not to do this. About 18% of
What we want you to know about alcohol and chronic pain
April 2, 2019
In our society, there is a fairly common belief that chronic pain can be alleviated or self-medicated with alcohol. This is a dangerous assumption that we want to help put
If You Don’t Have a Pain Journal, Start One Now!
March 11, 2019
We will be the first ones to admit that chronic pain is tough to figure out and treat. There are often so many unknown variables, but we have to start
Exploring a Confusing and Painful Disorder: Fibromyalgia
March 5, 2019
Fibromyalgia is a somewhat confusing and painful condition that remains surrounded by questions in the medical community. We don’t yet know what exactly causes it, but it is a very
Your Pain Level & How to Increase Pain Tolerance
February 11, 2019
Do you experience pain and consider yourself to have a pretty high pain tolerance? If you experience chronic pain, this is probably something you have experience with. It’s probably something
The Connection Between Physical & Emotional Pain
February 7, 2019
If you suffer from chronic pain, there’s a good chance you’ve had someone say something to you, such as “It’s all in your head.” And while that can be a
Pain Risk Factors You May Not Know About
January 9, 2019
Many people think that chronic pain is just something they have to live with, but changing a few simple aspects of your lifestyle may actually decrease the pain you experience.
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What is a peripheral nerve injection?
July 20, 2020
With chronic pain, it can sometimes be difficult to know exactly what’s causing your pain, why you have it, and how to treat it. There are many, many possibilities, and
6 tips for dealing with chronic pain during hot weather
July 6, 2020
We know that many people with chronic pain report more discomfort and that changing seasons can affect patients and how they feel. While cold, rainy weather may aggravate pain, very hot summer
Tips for summer travel with chronic pain
June 10, 2020
If you’re planning a trip this summer, don’t let your chronic pain ruin your excitement. Our biggest piece of advice for those who will be traveling is to plan ahead
Swimming for pain relief
June 1, 2020
If you have chronic pain, especially back pain, one recommendation you may have heard is that swimming will be a great activity for you. The summer months are the perfect
Nerve block FAQs
May 13, 2020
Nerve blocks are a treatment option for our patients who experience severe chronic pain. The blocks involve an injection of local anesthetic and steroid directly to the area of the
The importance of healthy daily habits for pain relief
May 6, 2020
When you are living with chronic pain, going to the gym or attending a yoga class can seem daunting. While doing these things is simple for many people, for others,