Arthritis is a common condition that causes joint pain, stiffness, and swelling. Arthritis is the most common cause of pain and disability around the globe. There is a wealth of information available on how to relieve the pain of arthritis and other illnesses through exercise, medicine, and stress … [Read more...] about Interventional Treatments for Arthritis Pain
The Differences Between Pain Management and Pain Medicine
Every once in a while, it is common to experience physical pain internally or externally. The treatment can be effective if appropriately administered and monitored by a health practitioner. It is advisable to consult a health expert specializing in pain, such as an anesthesiologist, to guarantee a … [Read more...] about The Differences Between Pain Management and Pain Medicine
Using Interventional Pain Management to Reduce Pain
Pain management traditionally deals with evaluating, diagnosing, and treating a myriad of acute and chronic pain. As more research develops and medicine progresses, physicians learn about the complex intricacies of pain. The accessibility to research and technologies has led to a sub-specialty … [Read more...] about Using Interventional Pain Management to Reduce Pain
Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a common chronic pain syndrome that affects 4% of people in the United States. This pain is typically characterized by chronic widespread pain, fatigue, and tenderness to the touch. This syndrome affects ligaments and muscles and is usually present for many years by the time … [Read more...] about Treatment Options for Fibromyalgia
Interventional Treatment Options for Lower Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common pain complaints that pain management physicians see. 80% of individuals will experience some sort of acute back pain in their lifetime while others may suffer from chronic pain as a result of a condition or injury. Several different factors can attribute to back … [Read more...] about Interventional Treatment Options for Lower Back Pain
How Does Chronic Pain Affect Sleep?
Sleep is key to your bodyās overall health. But if you experience chronic pain, sleep can become problematic. In fact, sleep disturbances are present in 67%-88% of all chronic pain cases. āSleep disturbancesā is a catchall phrase for any type of difficulty sleeping. The most … [Read more...] about How Does Chronic Pain Affect Sleep?
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the term used for continued pain a patient has after an unsuccessful back surgery. The patient is usually referred to a pain management specialist to treat existing pain. The goal of spinal surgery is to decompress a nerve root or to stabilize a … [Read more...] about Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain is often associated with a decreased quality of life, diminished state-of-mind, can put a lot of stress on oneās mental health. When your body aches, you know the pain is just not āin your headā and the discomfort is real. Pain becomes your whole … [Read more...] about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Chronic Pain
The History of Pain Management
Since the dawn of time, there is one thing that has remained the same: pain. Humans have always experienced pain, and we always will. There is nothing more useful and treacherous than pain. In a sense, it teaches us what is hot, sharp, poisonous, and alerts our body of injury. But pain is dreadful … [Read more...] about The History of Pain Management