Articles & News
Articles & News
Four physicians from Alliance Spine and Pain Centers —the largest interventional pain management company in the Southeast— rank among metro Atlanta’s Top Doctors in Atlanta magazine’s July issue. More than half of the physicians in the publication’s pain medicine category come from this one practice. Those physicians are: Drs. David Gale, Allen Hord, David Rosenfeld, […]
Dr. Ali Kassamali received his undergraduate degree from Emory University, graduating with a BA in both Economics and Psychology. For the next several years, he traveled the country before earning his post-baccalaureate at New York University. Dr. Kassamali attended medical school at University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where he remained for both his […]
On Sunday, June 9, 2019, Dr. Zwade Marshall, Director of Medical Outcomes, and Dr. Andrea Elkon, Director of Behavioral Health, appeared on the Weekly Check-up. Hosted by Dr. Bruce Feinberg, Weekly Check-up Atlanta airs every Sunday at 3 PM on News/Talk WSB radio. During the two-hour segment, they discussed treating the sources of chronic pain, […]
As we grow older, it’s common for many parts of our body to begin to ache and stiffen. Unfortunately, the spine is also more likely to have severe medical issues arise throughout the years. Spine conditions such as degenerative disk disease and spinal stenosis increase in risk for older adults. The truth of the matter […]
Just like any muscle or part of your body, it’s important to strengthen your spine and back. Especially if you have issues with chronic low back pain or a recent injury in that area, exercising your spine increases stability, promotes flexibility, decreases chances of a future injury, and maintains proper alignment. However, every back is […]
There is often confusion about the role and definition of a pain management specialist in the media, the general population, and even amongst other medical professionals. First, a pain management specialist physician is NOT a physician who chooses to prescribe opiates for chronic pain when other physicians no longer wish to prescribe them nor is […]
The “chronic” in chronic pain speaks to a hard truth: medicine hasn’t been able to cure the underlying causes of many debilitating conditions. We’ve known certain things to be impossible. Damaged intervertebral discs can’t be repaired. Some ligament injuries won’t heal. Some joint damage is irreversible. Cartilage, once lost, will […]
A National Epidemic Recent revelations all over the news are making clear the true risks and costs to public health of prescription opioid painkillers. A study conducted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that 11.4 million people misused prescription opioids in 2016. In 2017, according to the CDC, more than 70,000 […]
We look forward to seeing you at this Control Your Pain event sponsored by: If you suffer from chronic and debilitating pain, we look forward to seeing you at this free seminar to hear about new technologies and treatments for neuropathic pain sufferers. Pain is very personal and is the most common reason why Americans […]
A recent USA TODAY article discusses a highly effective alternative to addictive opioids in the treatment of chronic pain. Click the link below for compelling news about the benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCA) Therapies, including patient stories about how SCS have their lives back. At Alliance Spine and Pain Centers you will find a […]
