Bipolar Like Me - Brain Imaging: A Technological Breakthough in the Assessment of Pain

Diagnosis and Treatment of Peripheral Artery Disease

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

If you have poor circulation in your legs, it could be Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D., and it's important to talk to your doctor about getting tested for P.A.D. as early as possible. Since many people ... Read more... »

What is Peripheral Artery Disease?

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

Often described as poor circulation in the legs, Peripheral Artery Disease, or P.A.D., is a serious condition that more than doubles your risk of heart attack or stroke. 8 million people have P.A.D. People with ... Read more... »

Getting Help for Low Back Pain

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Mrs. Smith has suffered from low back pain for the past five years. Her pain intensifies when bending backwards. She had many tests, including an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), x-rays and nerve studies, all of ... Read more... »

Treating Pain Associated with Terminal Illness

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Ms. Collins was diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. She immediately underwent surgical removal of her tumor and took anti-cancer medications to ensure the destruction of any remaining cancer cells. Three months ago, however, Ms. ... Read more... »

What Is Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Tuesday, December 12th, 2006

Three years ago, Mr. Gordon stepped "the wrong way" when getting out of bed one morning; the resulting foot pain was excruciating. Since that day, even lightly touching the skin of his foot causes Mr. ... Read more... »

Taking Charge of Your Own Healthcare

Sunday, December 10th, 2006

It's a common complaint. A new client comes to my office for help with pain management for recurrent and severe headaches. Although she has been diagnosed and treated for migraine, she hasn't responded to treatment. ... Read more... »

Intradiscal Electrothermal Therapy: A New Treatment for Low Back Pain

Saturday, November 4th, 2006

Mr. Swanson has been suffering from low back pain for many years. When his pain began, his doctor gave him medications and ordered physical therapy. When there was no improvement after several months, he was ... Read more... »

Brain Imaging: A Technological Breakthough in the Assessment of Pain

Saturday, November 4th, 2006

In the early nineteenth century, physicians treating pneumonia did not recognize its cause (germs) and so did not know how to provide appropriate treatment. Two hundred years later, physicians treating chronic pain are in pretty ... Read more... »

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