How your nervous system detects and interprets pain is nothing short of miraculous. Think about it. How does your brain know the difference from … [Read more...] about How The Nervous System Detects and Interprets Pain
Things to Know About Chronic Back Pain
A pain in your back? Back pain is considered chronic if it continues for 12 weeks or more after the initial injury or cause is treated. About 20% of … [Read more...] about Things to Know About Chronic Back Pain
Holiday Travel with Chronic Pain
Traveling With Chronic Pain Chronic pain can cause interruptions and frustrations in everyday life. Pain, discomfort, limited mobility, fatigue, … [Read more...] about Holiday Travel with Chronic Pain
Does Fibromyalgia Cause Weight Gain?
What Is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a syndrome that affects the body’s soft tissues and muscles. This condition is a generalized muscular pain … [Read more...] about Does Fibromyalgia Cause Weight Gain?
Chronic Pain and Your Immune System
Chronic Pain and Your Immune System Chronic pain can cause so many frustrations for people. Aching, burning, discomfort, limited mobility, … [Read more...] about Chronic Pain and Your Immune System
Does Warmer Weather Affect Chronic Pain?
While science may not have an exact reason for why pain worsens in the heat, it cannot be ignored. Many patients who suffer from chronic pain report … [Read more...] about Does Warmer Weather Affect Chronic Pain?
How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Relieve Chronic Pain?
The field of pain management typically deals with traditional methods for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various types of acute and chronic … [Read more...] about How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Relieve Chronic Pain?
Treating Arthritis Pain
Over 26% of Americans suffer from arthritis pain. And while there are medications for reducing arthritis pain, many patients want relief from their … [Read more...] about Treating Arthritis Pain
Different Types of Chronic Pain
The body has three main types of chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts 3 months or longer. Chronic pain is not easily healed or … [Read more...] about Different Types of Chronic Pain