Modern life revolves around sitting. Many people sit in the car on the way to work, all day in the office, while eating lunch, and then maybe while catching some quality time on the couch while relaxing before bed. All those hours spent sitting, year after year, can wreak havoc on the body and lead … Read more
If you’re looking to spice up your workout, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) may be just the ticket. The American College of Sports Medicine ranked HIIT the top fitness trend of 2014, but this workout’s supreme effectiveness makes it more than a trend. Unlike exercise routines like Crossfit that involve a specific gym and a specific … Read more
New research focused on squid has revealed why pain may be essential to survival. A study published in Current Biology revealed that an injury caused the aquatic animals to be on high alert, which in turn helped them survive an attack by a predator. If living beings must exhibit special instincts to come out on … Read more
Almond butter makes for an excellent pre-workout snack because it contains both protein and healthy monounsaturated fats. Most almond butters are minimally processed and void of added salt, sugars, and fats, unlike a lot of commercially available peanut butters which are loaded with unhealthy extras. On top of that, almond butter will keep you feeling … Read more
Recently, a study was published in the New England Journal of Medicine that focused on the efficacy of steroids in epidural spinal injections for spinal stenosis pain. We posted our response to the article earlier here. The New England Journal of Medicine study suggested that the inclusion of a steroid in an epidural spinal injection does … Read more
Vitamin D intake is an important element when it comes to maintaining bone density and strength. Both Vitamin D and calcium are not only essential components of a healthy diet, but because of their bone-strengthening capacities, they work to fight off osteoporosis as well. This white bean dip is loaded with calcium and works as … Read more
By Carlynn Woolsey Maintaining a healthy level of hydration is important to the body on so many levels. When water and important electrolytes are lost, normal functioning can be compromised. If this happens, one of the most common symptoms is a painful, recurring headache. The easiest way to combat this symptom is to rehydrate by … Read more
The healing power of jalapeños. By Carlynn Woolsey Jalapeño peppers contain capsaicin, an antioxidant that is flavorless and odorless, but packs a powerful punch of heat. Capsaicin has the ability to relieve nerve pain by sending an impulse up to the nervous system and blocking the painful stimulus. At the first signs of your … Read more
Clinical Trials for Back Pain, Leg Pain, Nerve Injury Pain By Ted Swing, Ph.D. We view clinical research as a critical tool in advancing the practice of pain medicine. Through these studies, we work with outside sponsors to test the latest treatments for pain in order to demonstrate their safety and efficacy. New types of … Read more
Find out more about the Arizona Pain Foundation. By Kevin Whipps When Drs. Paul Lynch and Tory McJunkin began Arizona Pain in 2009, they wanted to give something back to the community in a philanthropic way. But they didn’t want to just keep things small and focus on their immediate surroundings, they wanted to reach … Read more