The opioid crisis is spreading across the nation at lightening speed. Many states are cracking down on opioid prescriptions to prevent misuse and over-prescribing medications for pain management. However, this causes many chronic pain patients to feel confused and mislead regarding their … [Read more...] about Pain Management and Non-Opioid Treatments
Radiofrequency Lesioning: How it Works
If you suffer from chronic low back pain or neck pain and do not find relief from other pain management treatments or interventional medicine, radiofrequency lesioning (RFL) may be a good option. What is Radiofrequency Lesioning & Ablation? Radiofrequency lesioning (ablation) is a … [Read more...] about Radiofrequency Lesioning: How it Works
Can Warmer Weather Worsen Chronic Pain?
Although it can’t be entirely explained with an exact reason, it can’t be ignored that heat and humidity worsens chronic pain conditions. Patients report that their pain increases when there is a change in the weather, which can be directly correlated to a shift in barometric … [Read more...] about Can Warmer Weather Worsen Chronic Pain?
Trigger Point Pain & Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Causes & Treatments
Trigger point pain is a condition that can affect anyone. Pressure on sensitive areas in your muscles, called trigger points, causes pain. This is most common after muscles are contracted and used in repetitive movements. Pain can be caused by doing things you love, at work, or even by stress. If … [Read more...] about Trigger Point Pain & Myofascial Pain Syndrome: Causes & Treatments
Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: How it Works
Platelet-rich therapy harnesses the body’s ability to heal itself. In recent years, platelet-rich therapy has been used to channel the body’s natural capabilities to regrow tissue and heal itself. What is Platelet-Rich Plasma? The liquid part of blood is called plasma, which is composed of … [Read more...] about Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy: How it Works
Physical Therapy Benefits for Treating Pain
Pain conditions can regularly be treated through the use of physical therapy. It is among the safest and most effective methods for managing pain, according to the CDC. Medications only mask the pain sensations, whereas physical therapy uses movement, hands-on care, exercise, and education to … [Read more...] about Physical Therapy Benefits for Treating Pain
Nerve Blocks for Pain Management
Many times, a group of nerves – called a plexus or ganglion – causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signal from reaching the brain. This is called a nerve block. Nerve blocks are used to treat chronic pain when … [Read more...] about Nerve Blocks for Pain Management