Pain management doctors specialize in alleviating all different types of pain. They are trained in the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of pain. There is acute pain, chronic pain and cancer pain or a combination of these. There are many different reasons that pain can arise. Most commonly, pain results from surgery, injury, nerve damage, and metabolic problems like diabetes. Some people experience pain that has no obvious cause, leaving doctors baffled, but pain management specialists can help the patient find some relief.
People are beginning to take charge of their health and many deny opioid prescriptions for pain. They want alternatives, and, luckily, there are many other ways to combat pain that do not involve pills.... Continue Reading
The image of needles in health care might conjure up pictures of shots, having blood drawn, IVs and other procedures that create a bit of pain and discomfort in the name of overall health. So, for those who have never heard of dry needling, it might be hard to believe... Continue Reading
More than 80 percent of all Americans will experience low back pain at some point during their lifetime. According to Crow and Willis, the economic impact of low back pain in the United States is estimated at $240 billion annually in terms of treatment costs... Continue Reading
Pain has a purpose. But even though we know that pain can be a good thing because it lets us know when something is going wrong with our health, it's hard to embrace something that, well, hurts – especially if it persists after you and your doctors have... Continue Reading
PAIN. Be it physical, mental or emotional, pain is the number one reason people seek medication, legal or illegal. On average, 115 Americans die every day from an opioid overdose. The root of the problem is pain. In his early 20s, Alex Miles began experiencing... Continue Reading