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You can catch a cold or the flu any time of the year, but we usually see an uptick in infections starting in October. There are a couple of reasons you’re more likely to catch these viral infections during the colder months of the year, and one has to do...
Living with fibromyalgia is tough. The constant pain, fatigue, and brain fog can take over your life. Though there have been major advancements in treatments for fibromyalgia, many people continue to experience inadequate relief from their pain. At Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas, our pain management specialist, Dr. Sarosh Saleemi, has made it her...
When pain dominates your life, it becomes an unwelcome companion that drains your energy, consumes your thoughts, and leaves you feeling absolutely helpless. The only way to get your life back is to find an effective treatment that lessens the discomfort so you can take back control. At Interventional Pain Associates in...
Spinal stenosis is narrowing of the space in the spinal canal, the cavity in the spine that contains and protects the spinal cord. If there’s less space, then there’s less room for the spinal cord and spinal nerves, leading to irritation or pinching of the nerves — which causes neck or low back...
After spending hours of your day with your head bent down looking at your laptop, a sore neck may not come as much of a surprise. This is a common cause of neck pain, and with a little stretching and good posture, your neck pain may improve within a few...
Migraines are more than just a headache. Migraines are a chronic pain condition that some find difficult to manage. Preventing the headache before it stars is a major part of the treatment plan for migraines. When other methods fail, health care providers may use Botox® injections as a preventive treatment,...
Pain is a complex sensory and emotional experience. Everyone feels pain in their own way, and no single treatment works for everyone. When you have chronic pain that affects every aspect of your life and you can’t get relief from traditional pain management methods, then you might consider intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy. ...
Almost everyone experiences headache pain at some point in life. Though most headaches aren’t life-threatening, they can certainly disrupt your day. At Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas, our pain management specialist, Dr. Sarosh Saleemi, understands how headaches affect quality of life, especially in people who suffer from frequent headaches....
Exercising with knee pain may seem like an impossible feat, but it’s one of the most important treatments for knee arthritis. When we encourage exercise for knee pain, we don’t expect you to take up jogging or join a step aerobics class. But we do encourage you to engage in...
Millions of people get into car accidents every year, but not everyone who gets into a car crash gets injured. You may not think to seek medical care after a car accident if you’re one of the lucky ones who doesn’t seem to have an injury — at least not...
Fibromyalgia is a challenging condition, causing pain and fatigue that affects every aspect of your life, including your sex life. Sexual dysfunction is an unfortunate side effect of fibromyalgia. At Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas, our pain management specialist, Dr. Sarosh Saleemi, understands the complexities of fibromyalgia and its effects on your life. Your...
Chronic health conditions affect more than your physical health. These ongoing health problems affect your ability to go to work, spend time with friends and family, and take care of your daily needs. What most people don’t understand about chronic health conditions is that you still have control. At Interventional...
Though it’s a chronic pain condition, many people with fibromyalgia have symptoms that go beyond their widespread pain. They may have a hard time following conversations, find themselves mixing up words, or simply feel disconnected from the world around them. If your fibromyalgia is making it harder for you to think, you’re not alone....
The one thing we know for sure about fibromyalgia is that it’s a complex disease that requires a holistic, multimodal approach. No single drug, treatment, or therapy works for all fibromyalgia patients. Though researchers have looked into nutrition interventions for fibromyalgia, there’s no special diet for the chronic pain condition....
Fibromyalgia is a complex pain condition that affects your physical and emotional well-being. Many people with fibromyalgia have coexisting chronic health conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). What do you do when you’re dealing with both fibro and GERD? At Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas, our pain management expert, Dr. Sarosh Saleemi, specializes...
Fibromyalgia is a complex disease. But so are the individuals who suffer from the chronic pain condition. That’s why no single treatment works for all patients. At Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas, our pai- management specialist, Dr. Sarosh Saleemi, takes a holistic and individualized approach to fibromyalgia. We treat the person, not the disease,...
Chronic pain affects your physical, emotional, and social well-being. But fibromyalgia isn’t like other types of chronic pain conditions. In addition to the pain, fibromyalgia affects your mental clarity, a condition many refer to as “fibro fog.” How do you deal with the pain and the cognitive parts of fibromyalgia? At Interventional Pain...
Though pain levels and sensations vary, fibromyalgia is like no other type of chronic pain condition. If you have fibromyalgia, you may describe your pain as deep, achy, and widespread. You feel discomfort in your muscles and joints. But what if you have fibromyalgia back pain? It’s possible to have tender points...
Fibromyalgia is a complex pain condition that affects every aspect of your life during pain flare-ups and periods of remission. The toll fibromyalgia takes on your physical and emotional well-being affects your mental health. About 20% of people with fibromyalgia also struggle with depression or anxiety. These mental health conditions may affect pain...
When it comes to managing your fibromyalgia, no single treatment can help you gain control over your symptoms and prevent flare-ups. In fact, most people gain the most benefits from a combination of therapies. One of the key components of your treatment plan is you. You know your body best,...
Though first described in the 19th century, many patients with fibromyalgia go years with complaints of all-over body pain, fatigue, and fuzzy thinking before getting the right diagnosis. Many people have a hard time wrapping their head around this complex pain disorder, which may be why some health care professionals...
Though you may be relieved to finally have a diagnosis to explain your all-over-body pain, chronic fatigue, and brain fog, you may still have so many questions. Like, why me? When it comes to fibromyalgia, researchers are still trying to find the answers to many questions. Here at Interventional Pain...
Treating our bodies correctly has always been important. And now, it's more necessary than ever to ensure that we are incorporating everything possible for optimal health. As the environment continues to change and our foods are becoming less nutrient-dense, how can we know for certain that our bodies are getting...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 4 million adults in the United States have fibromyalgia — a chronic condition that causes all-over body pain, problems with sleep, fatigue, brain fog, and emotional distress. Though anyone can develop fibromyalgia, including children, currently the chronic pain condition affects...
All-over body pain, sleep problems, fatigue, and foggy thinking takes its toll, affecting your emotional, mental, and physical well-being. But fibromyalgia doesn’t have to rule your life. At Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas, Dr. Sarosh Saleemi, takes a holistic approach to fibromyalgia. Through her research, she’s found many effective...
Approximately 4 million Americans have fibromyalgia, a chronic illness that affects women disproportionately over men. Living with fibromyalgia can be a difficult transition, but the right treatment plan to manage symptoms can help you enjoy your life. A large part of effective fibromyalgia treatment is pain management. At Interventional Pain...
If you suffer from aching joints, widespread pain, and fatigue no matter how much you rest, you could be suffering from fibromyalgia. Nevertheless, you can find relief with Dr. Sarosh Saleemi at Interventional Pain Associates in Austin, Texas. Using traditional pain management techniques, her expertise in fibromyalgia has helped many...
Most people experience headaches at some point in their lives, but chronic headaches or migraines could indicate a more significant health problem. Diagnosing the cause can be challenging, and in some cases, it can take years of tests and searching to figure out what triggers your pain. What are Headaches?...
Neuropathic pain is an extremely painful condition that stems from a number of different causes. When patients feel this pain, many doctors try medication as a first line of treatment. However, there are other treatment methods that can help you get to your goal of being pain free. Here at...
Aging is a disease of inflammation and a decrease in immunity. Anti-aging treatments are focused on helping cells perform efficiently. The goal is to enhance physical health and well-being, decrease inflammation and increase immunity. Here’s how we can help! What Happens to Our Bodies as We Age We’ve all felt...
Your neck has many responsibilities. It holds our heads up and keeps our spine in alignment. Over time, injuries, poor posture, or chronic health conditions can cause neck pain, which can radiate into other parts of your body. In adults, 60-80% will experience back pain and of those, up to 70% will...
While everyone is adjusting to a new normal during the midst of this global health pandemic, many people are wondering just how safe it is to begin seeing their doctors regularly again for care not related to COVID-19. You shouldn’t continue skipping your doctor’s appointments, but if you don’t feel...
Our immune systems are incredible in that they can recognize, fight, and heal us from infection. Obesity can cause a chronic state of inflammation that can compromise your immune system. Not only that, but chronic inflammation can lead to many other health problems as well. Here’s how you can lose...
Chronic pain can have a profound psychological effect on a person, including feelings of hopelessness, anger, sadness, and despair. These feelings not only affect your normal daily routines, but they can also make the pain feel much worse. Here at Interventional Pain Associates, we’ve seen this first hand and can...
Hair loss can be a leading cause of insecurity in men and women alike. While women often have the option of choosing to have hair extensions put in and similar services, men typically don’t have as many options. Here are 5 ways men can increase hair growth, and how Interventional...
Living a healthy lifestyle can seem daunting, however there are small changes you can make each day to get on the road to wellness — and stay there! If you’re struggling to find a wellness routine that works for you, try incorporating these 5 things into your lifestyle. What is...
During these unprecedented times, many people are choosing to not go to the doctor out of fear of coming in contact with the novel coronavirus, however, thanks to Telehealth, you can now see many providers from the comfort of your own home. Telehealth, according to HealthIT.gov, is the use of telecommunications...
At one point or another, we’ll all need medicine to keep our bodies functionally properly, to fight off illness, or for a similar reason. However, finding an effective medication can take a trial-and-error approach, which can often be frustrating to the patient and the doctor. Medication is not the only...
In an effort to up cleanliness around homes and work spaces, many people have begun to use disinfectants and more to kill germs. However, did you know that you can’t use certain chemicals together? We’re here to tell you what cleaners you shouldn’t mix — plus what you can do...
It’s important to maintain a healthy weight for overall wellness. If you’re not able to maintain a healthy weight, it could be due to an underlying condition. At Interventional Pain Associates, we will examine your overall health to determine what could be causing your weight gain. An unhealthy weight can...
IV nutritional therapy can help boost brain power, fight aging, control stress, and help with chronic pain conditions. During COVID-19, you could be experiencing more stress which, in turn, can decrease your immunity. If you are feeling more stress right now, here are some tips on how to try to...
A headache has the ability to ruin your day, even if you’re at home social distancing. If you have chronic headaches, they can make doing anything unbearable. While diagnosing headaches can be challenging, they’re most often caused by tension, stress, lifestyle habits, and sensory triggers. In these stressful times, you...
In these unprecedented times, how we fuel our bodies is more important now than ever. If you want to help your body fight off illness, boost energy, and feel better all the way around, consider a change to your diet. Here’s how the foods we eat affect our immune systems...
Sometimes our bodies need a boost to help keep us as healthy as we can be. If you’ve been self-quarantining but feel like you need a little immunity boost, learn more about what you can do from home, plus the benefits of IV Therapy. How the Immune Systems Works The...
While staying at home right now, you’re helping protect yourself and your community by social distancing. However, just because you are now home around the clock doesn’t mean that your pain magically goes away. If you’re suffering from chronic pain, here’s how you can ease pain at home. How to...
COVID-19 has most of us staying put in our homes all day each day. Not only are we now working from home, but also having to manage taking care of children, chores, and more while only leaving home for essential trips. Though gyms aren’t open, you can still maintain wellness...
If you want to help elevate your health, boost your immunity, and protect yourself the best you can from illness, Interventional Pain Associates can help. COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that can cause fever, a cough, and difficulty breathing. With COVID-19 and the current global health pandemic, overall wellness...
Shaving and tweezing are two hair removal options, but you have to do them over and over again, which can become time consuming. If you want to remove unwanted hair, laser hair removal should be an option you’re considering. Being one of the most common cosmetic procedures, it’s useful for...
A sports injury can hinder your ability to perform well – or even at all. Unfortunately, sports injuries happen and can cause pain and discomfort. When should you push through the pain and when should you rest? Sometimes pushing through and playing might be okay, but keep reading on why...
Pain affects more than just your physical health. Along with physical health, pain can also affect your mind and spirit. But don’t fret, we can help with the NeuralScan. When you are suffering from discomfort, finding relief is usually your top priority. The first step in finding a pain management...
The sciatic nerve is the largest nerve in our bodies, so it’s not surprising that it can wreak havoc when we injure it. Sciatica is pain that can radiate from the lower back through the buttock and down into the leg. When the sciatic nerve starts to act up, it...
Fibromyalgia causes widespread aching, pain, and tenderness throughout the body. Not only can it cause sleeping problems, but it can also affect your mood, memory, and digestive symptoms. Fibromyalgia can make living life day-today more and more difficult. Learn more about fibromyalgia today — and call us if you need...
Lower back pain can be debilitating and can cause you to skip work and personal life obligations, but you can find low back pain relief. Did you know that back pain is one of the most common reasons that people have to visit the doctor and miss work? Here are...
An athlete is seated on the examination table after taking a big spill or being part of a collision while in play. What is the concern? Concussion. It is highly common for athletes to suffer head trauma during play. Unfortunately, there is a very real concern about the damage done...
For many, this answer may seem an obvious one, but you may be surprised to learn that, while lack of sleep can impact many aspects of day-to-day life, it did not prove to be a predictor of pain levels. This news comes after a study of seventy-four fibromyalgia sufferers. Researchers...
If you are like millions of Americans, then you may know what it is like to be let down by painkillers. So many people suffer with lasting pain and cannot find comfort in the form of a pill because of the unfavorable side effects of the drugs inability to truly...
The medical community has come a long way in the past few decades in the recognition and treatment of chronic pain. Fibromyalgia, however, still stumps even the greatest minds. With continued research, though, more is being learned about it and about how it can be treated. Recent developments have led...
When someone mentions the word arthritis, what typically comes to a person’s mind is images of a person of advanced years with semi-crippled fingers or complaining of pain in knees, shoulders or neck. It isn’t something that a person considers a childhood disease. Yet, it can be. For kids under...
For patients who suffer with Fibromyalgia, the world can seem a very daunting and difficult place to live, but researchers are now saying that some of the tension, pain, and fatigue associated with the disorder can be alleviated by simply listening to the right type of music. After an initial...
The first sign of back pain or injury can, unfortunately, foreshadow what is to come for the rest of a person’s life. There are millions of people, in this country alone, who suffer with chronic back pain, which can be intensified by overexertion. Often, in order to alleviate the discomfort,...
It was recently reported in a journal called Nature that scientists have made a tremendous discovery in a species of fruit flies. While this might not seem a momentous piece of information, for the average person living with chronic pain it could be just that. It was found that a protein existing...
With millions of people reporting to doctor’s offices each year and billions of dollars being spent to ease the effects of ‘bad backs’, there is little wonder why scientists have placed so much emphasis on finding new and groundbreaking solutions. The team led by Lawrence Bonassar, Ph.D. from Cornell University...
After years of the media, schools, and other outlets expressing the dangers of smoking, most people would suggest that tobacco causes cancer and respiratory illnesses. Unfortunately, there is a large percentage of the population still unaware of how cigarettes impact back health. It has long been known that tobacco use...
Have you seen one doctor after another for years? Does it seem that you will never find a way to combat the pain and discomfort? If this sounds familiar, then it is likely time to consider a pain management clinic. These centers are often a last resort, after patients have...
Back pain is a horrible thing to live with. A constant ache or the occasional, but intense shooting pains can make just everyday living difficult. Often that pain is a result of nerves becoming pinched or sandwiched. This can happen in many different ways, but all of them result in...
Have you developed a strange, consistent swelling, bump, or other sort of growth? Are you looking for answers? It could be that your body has produced a ganglion, which appears as swelling or a sort of cyst. It forms from the tissue of a joint or tendon and can grow...
Scleroderma is a condition of the skin. It can cause tightening of the skin and thickening of the skin and blood vessels. Damage to internal organs may also be a result of this condition. It typically appears in people between 30 and 50 years of age, striking more women than...
There may be new hope on the horizon for patients suffering from Crohn’s Disease. This chronic condition of the intestinal tract is characterized by severe inflammation and causes diarrhea, abdominal pain and internal bleeding. Many of the medications currently used to treat Crohn’s Disease are associated with serious side effects...
What is an itch? We all know what it feels like to have a spot that requires scratching. However, exactly how that signal is interpreted within the nervous system remains something of a mystery. A new study is adding weight to the idea that the signals that cause itching are...
If you have knee pain caused by arthritis, you might want to take off the athletic shoes with stability enhancers and high-end clogs. A comparison study led by author Najia Shakoor, MD, an associate professor of internal medicine at Rush Medical College and an attending physician at Rush University Medical...
Cervical spondylosis, a disorder in which there is abnormal wear on the bones and cartilage of the neck, causes severe pain in both the neck and shoulders. It can also cause headaches. The disorder is the result of the natural aging process and of other factors like poor posture. However,...
A diagnosis of a pinched nerve is a common one. Adults and the elderly are more prone to this problem but even children call fall victim to this painful condition. The neck and leg are the most common spots for a pinched nerve to occur. What causes this problematic condition...
Hydrotherapy, formerly called hydropathy, is a method of treating ailments with water. It can be used for relaxation or it can be used treat diseases and relieve painful conditions. It is closely related to hydrothermal therapy. This uses the temperature of the water to produce helpful effects. Hot baths, wraps,...
The feeling of pain, though undesired, is often a good warning sign and something that should be respected. It can point to something more serious, but less noticeable and should be discussed with a medical professional right away. Generally speaking, pain is any sensation of discomfort or uneasiness. Few people...
Chronic pain is a condition millions around the world deal with on a daily basis. It can make it difficult to do even the most mundane tasks, yet it is often overlooked. Why is that? Often it has to do with age. Many of the pain sufferers in the world...
Each time a person bends to pick something up, takes a step, or points to something there is a complex system of reactions taking place within the body. Even the blink of an eye creates a pattern of nerve cell signals. It is the responsibilities of the neurotransmitters – tiny...
Why is it that one child will cry incessantly having barely stubbed a toe, while another will barely flinch after having fallen down a flight of stairs? While it very well could have something to do with the pain receptors in the body, there is a new study that points...
We’ve seen it, heard it, and, in most cases, felt it. Back pain is not enjoyable to any of the senses, yet low back pain is the leading form of chronic pain around the world. Of those that suffer with this and other forms of lasting discomfort, there has been...
For years, pain sufferers have been fighting a difficult battle between the relief offered by pain killers and the unwanted side effects that came as a result of taking them. However, that war may finally come to an end, thanks to the work of a research team of Stony Brook...
Within the body, there exists a very complex system, which is much like the postal service. Its intended purpose is to transmit messages from one part of the body to another. If a certain area aches, for instance, then the message must first be carried to the brain. From there,...
It’s a heavy load – even at our most fit – that our legs must carry each and every day. Thus, it should come as no surprise that so many people face injuries to ankles, knees, and feet every year. Among the more common injuries – especially among athletes –...
When dealing with chronic pain, there is a good reason to know how to properly use medication. So, before you pop the next pill, keep reading, so you can avoid these commonly made mistakes. — It is important to understand that the recommended doses on prescription and OTC medications are...
Back pain affects millions of people in this country alone. There are many assumptions that are made when a person first experiences the uncomfortable sensations and even as back pain becomes a chronic part of their lives. Learning the truth about back pain can help you live a happier, healthier...
Pain is horrible in so many ways. While it serves a purpose and can help defend a person against more serious injury, it is considered the enemy when it won’t cease. Patients of Fibromyalgia know this as well as anyone. Among the many parts of life that can be affected...
It’s a scary diagnosis to receive. Much of that fear stems from the unknown. Though most people have heard the term lupus, there are many who do not truly understand the implications of it. Lupus is an autoimmune disease, which is to say that the body’s main line of defense...
In this country, being in a car accident is nothing short of ordinary. Nearly every American citizen has been, will be, or will know someone who has been in a serious crash. Thus, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that vehicle accidents are a leading cause of disabling injuries. In...
For those who suffer with chronic pain, the statement that ‘pain is a major health problem in the U.S.’ seems a vast understatement. In fact, pain is the single most common complaint among emergency room visitors in America. But, there is good news for those who are troubled by it....
Chronic pain, defined as discomfort in both the upper and lower half of the body, or on both sides for a span of time of more than three months. Past studies have suggested that this sort of pain tends to get worse with age and is more commonly experienced by...
A recent study is giving further prove to the dangers of excessive use of video game systems by young individuals. The research involved 257 participants at two US high schools. It was found that increased pain levels were reported after the extended use of handheld video game and smartphone systems....
A new study published in the journal, Anesthesiology, was put together by a research team at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The use of new technology called arterial spin labeling made it possible for the team to track changes in brain activity in patients of chronic back pain. It was found...
You might not be ready to embrace the formal habits of yesteryear, but the nagging of older generations to ‘stand up tall’ or ‘sit straight’ may be worth listening to, according to a recent study. Published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, the research involved a study of several participants...
Could it be that the aches and pains that plague you each morning or that leave you tossing and turning at night are related to your diet? It very well could be true. In fact, that pain could even be related to the number of hours you spend soaking up...
For patients of spinal muscular atrophy, a recent breakthrough at the University of Missouri could be a very promising first step in discovering a cure. Though there may be nothing for these sufferers to cheer about yet, the findings that pointed to a communication disconnect between the nerves and muscles...
Restless leg syndrome, which is also referred to as just ‘RLS’ is a condition that makes it difficult for a person to rest or sleep as a result of uncomfortable sensations in the limbs. A recent study found that people who suffered with fibromyalgia were ten times more likely to...
For a person who sufferers from chronic pain, trying to explain it to a friend, family member, or medical professional is often very difficult. Because the person can appear entirely normal to onlookers, the severity of the pain is often underestimated. As a result of the vast number of patients...
Information about the link between chronic pain and sudden cardiovascular death is not new but is receiving renewed attention, as researchers point to the serious risk faced by certain populations of pain sufferers. Among other things, the flares related to chronic pain conditions also cause elevation in blood pressure and...
Before you pick up that next cigarette, you might want to stop and consider how it is affecting your pain flares. A team of researchers from Kentucky University have found proof that musculoskeletal pain may be made worse in women when smoking. There were more than six thousand participants in...
Diabetes is not a diagnosis that anyone really wants to face, but it is not necessarily the constant worry about sugar and carbohydrate intake that concerns diabetic patients the most. Often it is the related health issues that can arise that are more problematic. This includes nerve pain. It is...
The body has certain innate responses when it is injured, falls ill, or is irritated by some external force; among these is inflammation. Internal swelling is a defense mechanism meant to prevent further injury, unfortunately, that swelling can also increase pain levels and can make it difficult to function as...
Omega-3 fatty acids have been in making headlines for a while. We’ve known that they are beneficial to the body and help reduce inflammation. What we have not known is how these compounds work within the body to produce these positive changes. We now have a better understand of these...
Pain in any form is aggravating to say the least, but back pain can be downright debilitating. That is especially true when the pain then travels down the legs. With sciatica, that is often the cause. When the largest nerve in the body becomes pinched or irritated, it can act...
Have you been diagnosed with insomnia? Do you have difficulty falling asleep at night, or trouble staying asleep once the nighttime hours have set in? These common problems may put you at higher risk for a very uncomfortable disorder, known as fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia affects millions of Americans and is most...
Have you been suffering with unexplained pain in your neck or back? If so, you are among millions of other Americans who complain of the same sort of discomfort. Despite the fact that so many share similar symptoms, the diagnosis is rarely clear cut. In many instances, the treating physicians...
There are many potential causes of discomfort in the neck and it can often seem as if the process followed to find the source of the pain is taking forever. The truth is that doctors must follow several steps to rule out a variety of the potential causes before arriving...
In a recent study of emergency department files, there was a distinct difference found between the treatment of middle-aged patients and those considered elderly. Though this variance may not exist across the board, it was clear that elderly patients reporting pain were significantly less likely to receive treatment in the...
For those suffering from chronic pain, the search for effective treatment is ever ongoing. Currently, there are several types of therapy that have proven moderately to highly effective at reducing the impact of diseases related to chronic pain. • Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Focused on changing thinking and behavior patterns, this type of...
For kids suffering with juvenile fibromyalgia syndrome, everyday life can be extremely trying. Like adult forms of the condition, juvenile fibromyalgia is more likely to attack girls on a much more frequent basis than it does boys. The widespread pain, fatigue, and sleep disturbances can wreak havoc on a child’s...
Neuropathy, which is caused by nerve damage can cause extreme and lasting pain in patients. It can even cause several sleep disruptions each night, which also leads to fatigue and depression. It is estimated that approximately four million patients of diabetes suffer from this sort of nerve pain, which can...
Imagine an athlete rushing off the court or field after sustaining an injury. A minor muscle pull, sprain, or strain will likely be treated with ice. It is not uncommon, after icing, for athletes to return to the game right away, feeling well enough to continue play. Unfortunately, that may...
For many addicts, the thought of giving up one drug is enough to cause a breakdown, but now, a Texas rehab center is asking more than that. Those who enter as drug addicts and smokers, will leave the center as neither (at least that is the goal). More than three...
For those who suffer regularly with chronic, intense pain or difficulty with basic movements, there has been relative success with a treatment known as Deep Brain Stimulation, or DBS. During the process of performing this treatment, something was noticed that led to a series of experiments. A team led by...
Millions of people have recognized the medical worthiness of massage in recent years. The non-drug therapy provides athletes and those with chronic illnesses with an alternative way to reduce the discomfort associated with over-firing nerves, inflamed muscles, and aching joints. Though few are going to argue that massage helps with...
What would it take to make you eat a handful of curried grasshoppers? What if someone paid you to do it? What if you were simply told that the once hopping critters are full of nutrients needed to battle the most feared diseases today? This latter question was the basis...
If you thought Botox was just for looking younger, you may be surprised to learn that it can also play an important role in relieving chronic pain in many patients. When Botox first came on the market several years ago, it was primarily used in cosmetic surgery procedures, but that...
What is an Occupational Therapist? The role of these well trained and schooled individuals is to help injured or physically disabled individuals build up a tolerance for everyday tasks. This is a rather complex process, which involves, first, identifying the activities that are most aggravating to the individual, finding alternative...
The term ‘DD’ is commonly heard in bars, restaurants, and parties today, but, while people are being more responsible in one facet of driving, many are doing anything but acting safe on the roadway. Distracted driving is like a fast spreading epidemic, which has claimed many lives and caused serious...
For millions of people in this country and beyond, the concept of a ‘switch’ that could simply turn off pain sounds far too good to be true. However, chronic pain patients might be interested to learn that a team of researchers from LMU Munich, Berkley, and Bordeaux have discovered a...
Sciatica is a type of pain that is related to the sciatic nerve, which extends from the lower back and down the leg. Although sciatica typically affects only one side of the body, the pain of this condition can be excruciating. While some sufferers feel only occasional discomfort, others are...
Recently, a researcher from the University of Gothenburg followed more than one hundred acute back pain patients to explore the results of physical activity on pain levels. There were two groups to which patients were randomly assigned. One group was advised to continue being physically active, even if pain was...
If you suffer from back pain, you’re not alone. Back pain is such a common problem in the U.S. that some studies have estimated that we spend about the same amount each year for back surgeries as we do for cancer treatments! While some back surgeries do resolve patients’ problems,...