Holly Self is a Graphic Design Specialist for Physician Partners of America. Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., Physician Partners of America (PPOA) is a fast-growing national healthcare company committed to combatting the opioid crisis through interventional pain management. Founded in 2013 with three employees, it has rapidly grown to more than 500, and manages a wide range of medical practices.
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) can be one of the most devastating conditions anyone living with back pain can encounter. After dealing with chronic pain and other symptoms for years, patients can feel like they are at their lowest point if spine surgery isn’t effective or even makes the pain worse. Fortunately, there are effective […]
Although tremendous strides have been made in the effort to reduce opioid misuse, dependance on prescription opioid pain medication remains a prominent challenge in the United States. Since 1999, overdose deaths related to opioids have quintupled according to the CDC, impacting millions of lives. Although a large number of these deaths are related to illicit […]
Many terms related to the spine and back pain can sound scary — and facet disease is a great example. Going to the doctor and finding out that the source of your pain and other symptoms is a type of disease can bring a range of questions and concerns. How did it develop? Will it […]
We all think of a nice massage as helping us relax and relieve tension after a tough work week or a hard workout, but did you know it can also be an effective part of a pain management treatment plan? By working with a licensed and experienced massage therapist, many people are able to experience […]
Living with neck pain, back pain, or related symptoms like tingling or muscle weakness is difficult enough. But too often, an added source of stress is getting an accurate diagnosis and finding effective treatment for your pain. Understanding the sources of pain and what the underlying causes is can be a critical step on any […]
Our nerves play a key role in our body, sending sensory and motor information between the brain and other regions. Without nerves we would be unable to move at all or feel anything, whether it felt soothing or painful. Although pain is an unpleasant sensation, it is an important signal to our brain that something […]
Fibromyalgia is one of the most devastating conditions anyone can deal with. In addition to the excruciating pain, loss of energy, and mobility problems that people with fibromyalgia often report, it can also be notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. Too many patients trying to overcome fibromyalgia over the years have been told they are […]
If you’re living with chronic pain, being active can feel like one of the hardest things in the world. No matter what the source of your pain is, decreased energy, mobility and lack of motivation almost always come with it. But even if it’s for just a few minutes a day to start with, exercise […]
Shooting pains in the buttocks and legs, difficulty walking, and not even being able to sit comfortably are just a few of the tell-tale signs of sciatic nerve pain. In the most serious cases, this condition, also called sciatica, can result in debilitating neuropathic symptoms and excruciating pain. Whether you have just been diagnosed with […]
Most people are familiar with acupuncture, even if they haven’t tried it, but less people have heard of dry needling — although that may be starting to change. If you have heard of both, it’s natural to wonder what the difference is, or if there even is a difference. After all, these two practices both […]
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