In recent years, combating the rise in opioid dependency has become a national priority. Opioids are prescribed to treat pain – but with prolonged use, their pain-relieving effects can lessen, your pain may worsen, and your body can develop a dependency that is extremely difficult to overcome. Fortunately, there is a treatment for adults with an opioid addiction called the Probuphine implant. This implant involves a procedure in which a doctor inserts four tiny implants, each containing the m ... [Read More]
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Pain Management Doctors
In September 2018, the Centers for Disease Control released a new report following a survey of 33,000 Americans; it stated that 50 million Americans (more than 20 percent of the population) suffer from chronic pain. Even more harrowing is the fact that 20 million people in that group live with what is known as “high-impact” chronic pain; this type of hindrance can prevent participation in social and work activities, and significantly reduce one’s overall quality of life. Thankfully, the business ... [Read More]
Treatment Options for Migraines and Head Pain
Ask anyone who’s ever had one – there are all sorts of headaches – tension headaches, sinus headaches … and then, there are migraines. Whereas most headaches vary in intensity and can be relieved with aspirin, ibuprofen, or other medication, migraines are more intense, and entirely different beast than normal headaches, often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light. But the more you know about migraines and head pain, the better you’ll be able to manage or even prevent them. ... [Read More]
Is Pelvic Pain a Sign of Endometriosis?
Severe pain in the pelvic area can be a cause for concern – or confusion – for a woman. Is it just normal menstrual cramps – or something more threatening? Depending on the symptoms, it could be endometriosis, a disorder in which the tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside the uterus. The displaced tissue acts as it normally would –thickening, breaking down and bleeding during your menstrual cycle – but it is also trapped with no way to leave your body. If your ovari ... [Read More]
Pain Management for Scoliosis
If you’re an adult with scoliosis, you may be experiencing something you didn’t as a child – pain. Scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine. It occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. Most cases of the condition are mild, but some children develop spinal deformities that get more severe as they grow. In severe cases, scoliosis can be disabling, especially when the spinal curve reduces the amount of space within the chest, which makes it hard for the lungs to funct ... [Read More]
