Headaches are a diverse group, differing in causes, symptoms, and severity of discomfort. While some are transient and mild, one particular type stands out for its debilitating impact: the migraine. The mere utterance of “migraine” may evoke a wince from those familiar with its distinct features: isolated, intense throbbing often on one side, visual disturbances…
Studies show that sufferers of fibromyalgia, chronic migraine headaches, and arthritis may find pain relief through meditation. Chronic pain affects millions of adults in the United States, causing many sufferers to turn to medications, physical therapy, and other treatments to alleviate their symptoms. Meditation, a form of relaxation, could be a practical approach to managing…
Neck pain is a condition caused by a variety of factors. In fact, it’s quite common and triggered by a variety of reasons. Neck pain is a devastating and important problem in our society, affecting up to 50% of adults in any given year. Worse, between 50-85% of people with neck pain will continue to…
Pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical care, but it can be difficult to understand and talk about. It’s often said that pain is different for men and women, but what does that mean? And how can we best deal with pain when it arises? Pain can be classified into several…
Cervicogenic headaches are more commonly known as head and neck pain originating from the cervical region. This type of headache is classified as a type of secondary headache due to the source of the headache located in the neck. Cervicogenic headaches may be from muscle pain and spasms of the neck muscles, cervical facet joints, or the…
Ladies, do you ever wonder if your spine and joint conditions differ from men? The answer is a resounding YES. Absolutely. While men and women are both prone to orthopedic and musculoskeletal challenges, women are at higher risk for some conditions. How does gender affect orthopedic injuries and conditions? Let’s take a look at some…
Headaches come in a variety of types, each with a varying cause, symptom, and degree of pain. Most are common and short-lived, however there is one type of headache that can debilitate and alter your life. Migraine headache. If you’ve ever had one, the mere mention of the word can make you cringe. Migraines…
Arthritis can sometimes cause debilitating pain for patients and deliver a challenge for physicians to treat successfully. Traditional injections or nerve blocks joint may provide only temporary relief. Fortunately, technology in Interventional Pain Management has advanced where physicians are now able to block the pain for a longer period of time with RFA, or Radiofrequency…