Whiplash
This condition is marked by a sprain or a strain of the neck. It’s often caused by car accidents or other injuries such as sports-related accidents, falls and assault. Damage in the neck can affect the discs, ligaments, cervical muscles, nerve roots or intervertebral joints between the vertebrae. This type of injury is often brought […]
Neuropathy
Neuropathy is a very painful condition that can affect people with diabetes. Diabetes is a condition that affects a growing number of people in the U.S. everyday. This condition affects the body’s ability to use blood sugar for energy. Glucose can build up in the body if the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin or it […]
Pain Management and Painkiller Dependence
The majority of our patients who have suffered from a painkiller dependence started their opiate intake as a result of a past physical injury, surgery, or some kind of pain management They are not the stereotypical “drug addicts” looking to get high but rather, everyday, professional people who gradually needed more and more pain medication […]
Chronic Muscle Pain
Unrelenting pain can make life difficult to manage. Chronic muscle pain can be caused by so many different conditions and illnesses. This type of pain is sometimes called Myofascial Pain Syndrome. This condition can affect people in very significant ways, limiting mobility and possibly leading to depression. This condition is marked by pain and inflammation […]
Temporomandibular Disorders
Problems with the jaw area can result in temporomandibular disorders. This condition, or “TMD” for short, is often mistakenly referred to as “TMJ.” Problems can affect the jaw, jaw joint or surrounding facial muscles. These parts of the face are responsible for the chewing function and movement of the mouth. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is […]
Understanding Muscle Pain
All of us have experienced the annoying and occasionally debilitating discomfort of muscle pain. Causes: It can be brought on by a host of conditions and injuries, including: Sprains Strains Falls Illness Trauma Repetitive motion. Even a mild workout or a night of dancing can lead to muscle pain. Certain jobs that are physically taxing […]
Trigeminal Neuralgia
This is one of the most painful conditions known to medicine. Even the slightest touch to the skin can cause excruciating pain. This chronic pain condition affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensations between your face and your brain. A slight touch to the face can trigger the pain. Washing your face, shaving, applying makeup, […]
Types of Pain by Causes
Types of Pain and its Causes Different types of pain that can make life challenging for sufferers. Acute pain is usually short-lived and can disappear when the injury or illness is resolved. However, chronic pain endures much longer and can be indefinite. Chronic pain is said to be pain that lasts six months or longer. […]
Depression, Anxiety and Pain
Negative feelings and emotions can lead to physical pain and make existing pain more pronounced. Also, people who suffer from chronic pain are prone to psychological issues that can include anxiety, stress, depression and feelings of helplessness and hopelessness. The mind-body connection is strong and the relationship between depression, anxiety and pain has been the […]
Psychology of Pain
In addition to the physical sensations of pain, there are psychological factors that may come into play. Pain is a very individual experience that is subjective. Everyone has a different tolerance to pain and patients cope with it in different ways. People’s beliefs about pain and the coping mechanisms they use play a role in […]
