Chronic Pain Treatment Resources and Industry News
How Kyphoplasty Can Correct Spinal Compression
May 25, 2017
What Is Kyphoplasty? Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive medical procedure to treat osteoporosis. It involves inserting a balloon in a fractured spinal vertebrae and filling the space with bone cement.
What Is Pain Management?
May 9, 2017
There are many types of pain, and not every type is treatable with a painkiller or pill. Pain management is a term for a medical specialty. This is a unique
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
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What’s the difference between chronic and acute pain?
October 4, 2019
None of us like pain, but in many ways, it is actually a good thing for our bodies. Pain occurs when something hurts, causing an uncomfortable or unpleasant feeling. This
Chronic pain and the changing seasons
September 10, 2019
Fall is upon us, and while it may be hard for many people to let go of summer and the fun it brings, others may dread the new season for
Osteoporosis: Symptoms, Risk Factors, Prevention
September 10, 2019
From the moment you are born until young adulthood, your bones are developing and strengthening. Bones are living tissue that constantly changes. Our bones are at their most dense when
Managing anxiety caused by chronic pain
August 12, 2019
If you have been diagnosed with a chronic condition that causes pain, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, or others, it can feel like your future is uncertain. How will
What is an epidural steroid injection?
August 5, 2019
An epidural steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat back, neck, leg, and arm pain caused by inflamed spinal nerves due to spinal stenosis or disc herniation.
More than medicine: managing migraines with lifestyle
July 16, 2019
You eat dark chocolate, and you get a really bad headache. You drink a glass of wine, and you get a really bad headache. You have an extremely stressful day