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“Neuropathic pain (nerve pain), is a frequent source of chronic pain which originates from a lesion of the nervous system. Innumerable diseases may be the culprits. Examples include autoimmune disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis), metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetic neuropathy), infection (e.g., shingles and the sequel, post-herpetic neuralgia), vascular disease (stroke), trauma, & cancer” [1] Due...

“Central pain syndrome is not a fatal disorder, but the syndrome causes disabling chronic pain & suffering among the majority of individuals who have it” [1] But the good news is that you don’t have to suffer in silence & let the pain take over your life – Book an appointment with a Pain...

Deep tissue massage targets deep layers of muscle & the surrounding tissues. Research shows that this form of therapeutic massage therapy works to lengthen and relax the deep tissues, so that end, it could be helpful in managing pain. Moreover, it could increase the sufferer’s range of motion [1]. When this is done in...

Stress has a physical effect on the muscles in your neck & can bring out symptoms of underlying neck pain. As you tense up, the tightness in your neck muscles contributes to neck pain. Chronic neck pain can also be the cause of the irritability, tiredness, & even depression, that can add a lot...

Neuropathic leg pain (which is brought on by issues with certain nerves), is difficult to control & can have a serious impact on emotional well-being & overall quality of life. It is frequently worse at night, & can seriously disrupt sleep, thereby adding to the emotional effect of sensory nerve damage [1]. To that...

“Pain is not only a highly noxious experience per se, it can also have an overwhelmingly negative effect on nearly every other aspect of life, including our mood & capacity to function in daily roles. This negative impact has been found to span every age & every type & source of pain which has...

“Exercise especially boosts cardiovascular health & fitness & improves our body’s ability to circulate oxygen. This improves energy immediately, but over time we also feel less tired when we’re in better physical condition. Normal, daily tasks are easier & less draining when we’re physically fit” [1]  So How Does Exercise Affect Our Energy Levels...

“Although running is a great way to stay active, many runners have to deal with an injury at some point. If you’re like many runners, you may be logging hundreds of miles per year. But the repetitive impact of all those foot strikes can take a toll on your muscles, joints & connective tissue....

Chronic pain directly impacts hundreds of millions of people around the world, yet there is still a way to go to bring about permanent remedies for all categories of pain. – And that is why National Pain Awareness Month is so important. Taking place every September, this is a great opportunity for Pain Consultants...

“Fibromyalgia affects between 2 and 4% of people, women more often than men. It is not an autoimmune or inflammation-based illness, however, research suggests that the nervous system is involved. Pain Specialists diagnose fibromyalgia based on all the patient’s relevant symptoms (what they feel), no longer solely on the number of tender places during...