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ArticleAug 19, 2023 · 3 min read

RFA vs. Steroid Injections in Interventional Pain Management

RFA (Radiofrequency Ablation) and Steroid Injections are two common techniques used in interventional pain management to alleviate chronic pain. Both methods have proven to be effective in treating pain, but… Read article
ArticleAug 18, 2023 · 3 min read

Antiepileptics For Treating Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a persistent, long-lasting pain that can last for months or even years. It is a complex condition that can have a profound impact on an individual’s quality… Read article
ArticleAug 17, 2023 · 2 min read

Ketamine Infusion for Treatment of Refractory Postherpatic Neuralgia

Postherpatic neuralgia (PHN) is a debilitating and chronic condition that occurs as a complication of shingles. Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, typically presents as a painful… Read article
ArticleAug 16, 2023 · 2 min read

Pain Management for Sickle Cell Patients

Postherpatic neuralgia (PHN) is a debilitating and chronic condition that occurs as a complication of shingles. Shingles, caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus, typically presents as a painful… Read article
ArticleAug 15, 2023 · 3 min read

Alternative Medicine for Managing Chronic Pain

Alternative medicine has become an increasingly popular approach for managing chronic pain. Chronic pain, which is typically characterized by long-lasting pain or discomfort, can be a challenge to manage, particularly… Read article
ArticleAug 14, 2023 · 3 min read

Topical Analgesics for Common Neuropathic Pain Disorders

Topical Analgesics for Common Neuropathic Pain Disorders Read article
ArticleAug 11, 2023 · 3 min read

The Health Benefits of Acupuncture

Acupuncture, a pillar of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), has been practiced for thousands of years. Characterized by the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body, it’s a… Read article
ArticleAug 10, 2023 · 3 min read

Ethical Issues in Managing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain, defined as pain that persists for at least three months, is a health condition that affects millions of individuals globally. While there are numerous medical approaches and treatments… Read article
ArticleAug 9, 2023 · 3 min read

How a Pain Doctor Assesses Disability

Pain, a universal experience, can take many forms and intensities. When it comes to the clinical world, understanding and measuring pain is a necessity, especially for pain doctors who specialize… Read article
ArticleAug 8, 2023 · 2 min read

The Role of Pain Management Physicians

Pain, in its various forms and intensities, is a universal experience. While pain serves as the body’s natural alarm system, indicating harm or potential injury, chronic or severe pain can… Read article
ArticleAug 7, 2023 · 3 min read

Effect of Culture on Pain

Pain management that is safe, effective, and compassionate is a critical topic in medicine, as is the disparities in pain care across cultural and ethnic landscapes. Despite concerted efforts to… Read article
ArticleAug 5, 2023 · 2 min read

Intraosseous Basivertebral Nerve Ablation for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain

Intraosseous basivertebral nerve (BVN) ablation is a minimally invasive procedure developed as a therapeutic option for treating chronic low back pain (LBP). The chronic LBP often associated with vertebral endplate… Read article