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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 […]
The commercialization of the food processing system and the unsavory farming practices associated with mass produced foods has led many discerning foodies to seek a healthier alternative. The farm to table movement was born out of the need to source ethically harvested food while fostering a greater connection between the consumer and the source of […]
As many people in our community and across the nation know, we are in the midst of an opioid crisis. An estimated 59,000 Americans died from a drug overdose in 2016. It has been said that some patients initially prescribed opioids for legitimate painful conditions later turn to heroin when they can no longer afford […]
Many of us have suffered from or have loved ones who have suffered from chronic pain. Frequently the only recourse offered for dealing with this pain is another pill. However, constant use of pain medications comes with its own problems including the potential for addiction, sleeplessness, constipation, anxiety, and many others. Chronic pain also affects […]
Chemotherapy is a necessary treatment for those suffering from certain types of cancer. While it can help you to get healthy, chemotherapy has many serious side effects. Some of the worst effects are various aches and pains. While you will want to talk to your doctor or a pain specialist about the best way to […]
If you have ever had a professional massage, you may have felt a bit torn. The deep tissue rub often feels relaxing and helps you get rid of aches and pains, but there can be some pain associated with the massage itself. You might even wonder if the massage is doing anything to resolve your […]
When your hips lock up, it can be intensely painful and have a severe impact on your ability to move normally. Your range of motion may be so significantly decreased that you feel unable to walk or stand normally, and you definitely can’t exercise or go about your daily routine. The most important thing to […]