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What Is Opioid Tapering?

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 […]

Is Facet Disease Arthritis?

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 […]

Three Benefits of Therapeutic Massage for Chronic Pain

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 […]

Seven Common Causes of Neuropathic Pain

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 […]

Recognizing the Early Signs of Fibromyalgia

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 […]

Five Benefits of Exercise for Pain Relief

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 […]

How Do You Manage Sciatic Nerve Pain?

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 […]