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How a Pain Doctor Can Work With An Attorney in Auto Injury Cases
Automobile accidents can lead to an array of complications, both physically and legally. One of the most significant challenges is dealing with the pain and suffering that results from such… Read article
Intrathecal Pump for Pain Management
Persistent pain can cause significant debilitation and impose a substantial burden on the affected person and society. Intrathecal pump therapy for pain management is an effective treatment option for patients… Read article
Spinal Cord Stimulation for Pain and Beyond
Spinal cord stimulation or SCS is a minimally invasive procedure that has been proven to effectively manage chronic pain. The procedure involves implanting a small device that sends electrical impulses… Read article
Nerve Pain Caused by Shingles
Herpes zoster, commonly known as shingles, is a condition that can result from the reactivation of latent varicella zoster (chickenpox) virus after the initial infection and causes a painful and… Read article
De Quervain Tenosynovitis
De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is one of the most common types of tendon lining inflammation 1. Affecting the tendons of the medial wrist, this condition causes pain when turning the wrist… Read article
How Pain Affects Sleep
Pain is one of the more obvious reductors of quality of life, limiting one’s ability to do everything from work to relax with friends. Yet one of the more harmful… Read article
Spinal Cord Burst Stimulation for Radiculopathy
Commonly referred to as a pinched nerve, radiculopathy is an injury or damage to nerve roots where they leave the spine. This condition can affect anyone and can result from… Read article
The Evolving Definition of Pain
The definition of pain holds a complicated history. Prior to the 1960s, pain was considered an acute symptom associated with physical damage that could be relieved with medication (1). However… Read article
New Approach Reduces Visual Triggers for Fibromyalgia Pain
Fibromyalgia is a common and chronic disorder that affects approximately 4 million Americans, or two percent of the population.1 Symptoms include frequent widespread pain, exhaustion, insomnia, muscle and joint stiffness… Read article
Nerve Block for Whiplash Pain
Whiplash injury can result in pain, including neck pain, persistent headaches, and migraine [1]. Unfortunately, whiplash-associated pain is a subject of much debate in the medical community, given the difficulties… Read article
Diabetic Neuropathy: Treatment Based on Severity
Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common long-term complications of diabetes, affecting nearly half of all diabetic individuals. It is nerve damage caused by high blood sugar levels and… Read article