Senior patient discussing pain management options with a doctor

Pain Management Options for Seniors

Chronic pain can afflict people of all ages, but disproportionately affects seni[...]
Child or teen experiencing chronic pain symptoms

Dealing with Chronic Pain in Children and Teens

When a child says their stomach hurts almost every day, or a teenager stops show[...]
Illustration comparing primary and secondary chronic pain

Understanding Primary vs. Secondary Chronic Pain

Pain is a complex and deeply personal experience, one that we’ve all felt [...]
Illustration of a pinched nerve causing pain

How Long Do Pinched Nerves Last?

Waking up with your arm asleep is one thing. Dealing with shooting pain, numbnes[...]
New Year concept representing hope for managing chronic pain in 2024

New Year, New Hope: Managing Chronic Pain in 2024

As pain management physicians, we witness firsthand the daily struggles of indiv[...]
Illustration representing the gate control theory of pain

Gate Control Theory of Pain: How Your Nervous System Turns Pain Up or Down

If you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably noticed it doesn’t be[...]
Pain medication pills and bottle representing pain care myths and facts

Pain Management Medication: 10 Myths and Facts Patients Should Know

Few parts of pain care raise as many questions as medication. Pain management me[...]
Person attempting a risky DIY back pain remedy at home

A Warning About “Do-It-Yourself” Back Pain Fixes

As back pain specialists, we have observed a rising trend in patients attempting[...]
Person sleeping in a posture that supports spinal health

Sleep Posture for a Healthy Spine

Sleep is a time of restoration. Your body is hard at work repairing and rejuvena[...]
Person exhibiting poor posture from text neck while using a phone

What is “Text Neck” and How Can You Prevent It?

So-called “text neck” is a very common affliction affecting people who text [...]
Person experiencing widespread pain from fibromyalgia

How to Tell Acute Pain From Chronic Pain

Pain is the way your body can signal that something has happened or that somethi[...]
Doctor performing a medial branch block injection on a patient

MEDIAL BRANCH BLOCK

Do you know what a medial branch block is? A medial branch block is a treatment [...]