The experience of being in pain can affect you mentally, emotionally, and socially. Migraines and headaches, low back pain, arthritis pain, and cancer pain all result in lower quality of life, which is why chronic pain management is important. First, the underlying cause of the pain should be treated, if possible. The type of pain should be accurately diagnosed since treatment also varies depending on the type of chronic pain involved. If the cause of the pain cannot be treated, for example, if ... [Read More]
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When to See a Pain Management Doctor for Your Migraine Headaches
Ask the 47 million Americans suffering from migraines, and you’ll know that they’re more than just a simple headache. Migraine headaches are a complex condition that is typically accompanied by an extensive variety of symptoms. For many people, the experience can be debilitating and distressing. If the migraine has started to take over your life, understanding the different phases of a migraine attack and the symptoms associated with them can become an essential cornerstone in the effective ... [Read More]
Myofascial Pain, TMJ, and Trigeminal Neuralgia Compared
Face pain can be due to a headache, a toothache, or an underlying health condition. Facial pain can become a menace, ready to strike and ruin your day. At this point, it grows from a mere inconvenience to a painful and distracting condition in need of treatment – and over-the-counter pain medications may not be enough to thwart the pain. It is then in your best interest to seek treatment from a pain management doctor. Let’s talk about some of the more common medical conditions that may be ... [Read More]
What Causes Migraines?
The triggers and causes of migraine headaches are as numerous as the people who deal with this debilitating condition. The cause can be attributed to everything from food to genes to hormones and beyond. Learning the triggers will help migraine sufferers avoid a painful attack, or at least help a migraine to be reduced in severity. Let’s talk about some of the most common causes of migraine headaches and how you can avoid them. Migraine Triggers Identifying and addressing what triggers your ... [Read More]
Headaches vs. Migraines
Most people have suffered from a headache at some point in their lives. You may even have a few tried-and-true tricks for mitigating them – from keeping your medicine cabinet stocked with Excedrin or other over-the-counter medication, to being ready to close your eyes and take a quick nap as necessary, to keeping a cold compress at the ready. Before you brush off the latest bad headache as a run-of-the-mill occurrence, consider whether it could be something more serious, such as a ... [Read More]
