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;...
Muscle Strains vs. Ligament Sprains: Identifying the Source of Back Pain
Putting a Spotlight on Spinal Pain As any Pain Doctor will tell you, spinal pain in the lower back (lumbar region), is extremely common. Indeed, the most prevailing causes of lower back pain are...
Surgical Options for Severe Back Pain: A Last Resort
Surgery should be the last resort when it comes to treating severe back pain. – This is because there are so many conventional & cutting-edge options provided by Pain Doctors. And as any Pain...
