As medical technology progresses, newer and more effective methods of treating chronic pain are emerging. For so long, people with chronic pain were left with limited treatment options and often felt trapped, physically and emotionally, by their pain. Now, treatment options created nearly 75 years ago are being revamped with modern medicine to address this problem, and a prime example of this development is known as deep brain stimulation (DBS).
DBS is not a brand new procedure, but the benefits of using it as a treatment for chronic pain are just being discovered. So, what exactly is DBS? And is deep...
Everyone has to deal with varying levels of stress. This can be particularly difficult to manage if you also have symptoms of depression or anxiety. When you feel like...
Lower back pain, a.k.a lumbar pain, is one of the most common pain conditions that you may experience. Because it's invisible, lower back pain may be difficult to diagnose and treat. Whether you're suffering from chronic or acute lumbar pain, finding treatment can be frustrating. If you're looking for a treatment option that doesn't rely on medication, then interventional...
Rosacea and eczema are two common skin conditions with very similar symptoms. Combined, the two chronic skin conditions affect over 30 million people in the United States alone. If you’re struggling with a recurring skin condition, you may be asking yourself, “what’s the difference...
Have you been experiencing pain in your back, hip or outer side of the leg lately? This pain, may be accompanied by tingling and numbness in hands and feet. It also might indicate an issue with your sciatic nerve. The good news is that this condition is usually treatable by...
Scientists at Washington University’s School of Medicine in St. Louis, Missouri have shown that certain Alzheimer's therapies were significantly more effective when paired with...
Whether you're an Olympic athlete or a weekend workout warrior, it's very likely that you've grappled with managing a sports injury, strain, a sprain or just plain old pain. According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, overexertion which includes too much and/or too strenuous exercise...
Whether you're an Olympic athlete or a weekend workout warrior, it's very likely that you've grappled with managing a sports injury, strain, a sprain...
According to a report released by the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies, around 100 million adult Americans suffer from chronic pain. This...
Are you thinking of trying Low-Level Laser Therapy? For more information and to see if this could be a possible therapy for you, read our interview with Dr. Ryan Whelton and how he uses low level laser therapy at his practice.
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It's that time of year again when your little ghosts and goblins are preparing their scary costumes for trick or treating fun!
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Regular use of opioid prescription painkillers is associated with a higher risk of erectile dysfunction (ED) in men, according to a review of several...