Our Response to COVID-19
UPDATE: 03.22.2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, the world around us is changing rapidly, but our commitment to the healthcare needs and safety of our patients remains the same. At...
September is Pain Awareness Month
Chronic pain can be difficult to explain to others because the condition does not exhibit any significant physical symptoms. Patients are sometimes faced with unsupportive colleagues or loved ones who...
Chronic Knee Pain
The knee is the largest joint in the body, where the thighbone (femur), shinbone (tibia), and kneecap (patella) connect. It also includes cartilage, ligaments, menisci, and tendons. When everything is...
Migraines and Monsoons
Last month, we wrote on the topic of headaches and dehydration, especially during hot summer months. But with monsoon season in full swing, the changes in weather also bring what some...
Headaches and Dehydration
Headaches are often thought of occurring as the sign of a larger problem, and in most cases, this is true. Headaches frequently accompany colds, flus, chronic pain, and even food...
Swimming for Degenerative Disc Disease Pain
As summer approaches, more families are heading to the pool to cool off. It is also a time when many who suffer from a wide range of pain conditions take...
Why Do We Feel Pain?
When you drop something on your foot or slam your finger in a drawer, you know that pain will usually follow. Did you ever wonder why you feel that pain? Feeling pain...
Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain is a common reason for visits to the doctor, affecting people of all ages and activity levels. An estimated 8 in 10 people experience this musculoskeletal disorder...
Cancer Treatment Prompts Chronic Pain
A cancer diagnosis is daunting in itself—not to mention the subsequent and ongoing treatment. For patients who undergo radiation or chemotherapy, one downside that is often coupled with the heroic...
Conservative Pain Management and Opioids
Opioid pain medications – when taken safely and correctly – can help increase the functioning of a chronic pain patient. However, for every person that takes prescription opioid pain medications...