Chronic fatigue, depression, migraine headaches – they’re all symptoms that have challenged pain sufferers and their health care providers for ages. Now, however, there is a growing body of medical evidence showing that with proper screening and administration, all three conditions can be effectively addressed with the infusion of the prescription drug ketamine. How Does Ketamine Work? Discovered in the 1960s and approved for use in the United States in 1970, ketamine is a medication that is ... [Read More]
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Pain Conditions That Can Benefit From PRP Therapy
Chronic pain can impact your day-to-day life, making every day a struggle, creating difficult experiences at work and with family. Some may try to grit through the pain with the help of over-the-counter painkillers, some may be in so much pain that they turn to stronger, highly addictive drugs like opioids. What people with chronic pain may not realize is that there is another option: platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. PRP therapy is one of the newest ways to treat pain. It uses your own ... [Read More]
What Conditions Cause Leg Pain?
What conditions cause leg pain? What conditions don’t cause leg pain? The legs support the body undergirding its weight, so it’s understandable that wear and tear and constant overuse would cause pain in the legs. However, there are many other causes that attribute to leg pain. Any condition that affects the makeup of the legs can cause pain. Tendons, blood vessels, muscles, joints, nerves, etc., running through the legs are all parts that can be attacked by a number of disorders or con ... [Read More]
2018 Trends in Pain Management
Pain relief is one of the top concerns with patients and physicians alike. With doctors wary of prescribing opioid pain relief and patients taking more ownership of their treatment methods, it’s important to keep a keen eye on trends in pain management options. If you’re involved in the medical field, or are a patient looking for a better way to manage your pain, take a look at this year’s trends. Electrical Stimulation Devices Electrical stimulation therapy is growing to be one of the most eff ... [Read More]
LONE STAR CRISIS: THE OPIOID EPIDEMIC
Opioid addiction is tearing families apart at rates never before seen. Some addicts are stitching their lives together with lots of help, while others are seemingly struggling as they look to get clean on their own. Hear from addicts, educators, addiction program professionals and street-level activists on just how prevalent — and dangerous — the opioid crisis is in the Central Texas community. Read More Here! ... [Read More]
