What Are the Symptoms of a Migraine Headache?
As a Pain Doctor will tell you: “Migraines are about 3 times more common in women than men, & may affect more than 12 percent of the adult population. Migraines often run in families,...
How to Relieve Tension Headaches?
As any Pain Doctor will tell you: “headaches can interfere with daily life, but healthy lifestyle choices can help you head off the pain. Start with diet, exercise and relaxation. Nearly everyone knows the...
Why Am I Getting Headaches Everyday?
“Most people have headaches from time to time. But if you have a headache more days than not, you might have chronic [long-term] daily headaches. Rather than a specific headache type, chronic daily headaches...
Chiropractic Care for Back Pain: Pros and Cons
As a Back Pain Specialist will tell you, ‘chiropractic adjustment,’ refers to a procedure during which a trained specialist (chiropractor), uses their hands, (and on some occasions, a small instrument), in order to apply...
The Role of Posture in Preventing Back Pain
As any Pain Doctor will tell you: “Most of us get back pain at some point in our lives. It may be due to a sports-related injury, an accident, or a congenital condition such...
Sciatica: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
As any Pain Doctor will tell you, sciatica refers to pain which derives from the sciatic nerve. It normally comes about due to a back injury, spinal stenosis, or spondylolisthesis. Of note, sciatica is...
How to Manage Chronic Pain: A Comprehensive Guide
Pain can be an overwhelming and debilitating experience, which can negatively affect every aspect of our lives. – And this can be especially difficult when the pain is long-term. Understanding what is causing our...
The Psychological Impact of Chronic Pain: Coping Strategies
As any Pain Consultant will explain: “chronic pain is physically and psychologically stressful. and its constant discomfort can lead to anger and frustration with yourself and your loved ones. By definition, chronic pain is...
The Role of Physical Therapy in Pain Management
As Pain Doctors regularly explain to patients: “pain relief through physical therapy is based in the knowledge that all forces in the body affect each other. When a nerve is pinched it can be...
Understanding Opioids: Risks, Benefits, and Alternatives
Opioids (also known as narcotics), are a category of medications prescribed by Pain Doctors in order to treat patients’ severe or persistent pain. They are given to patients experiencing severe pain linked to cancer;...
