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Suboxone For Pain: Uses, Benefits, And FAQs

April 21, 2022April 21, 2022

When it comes to chronic pain, relief can be hard to find. Many patients, frustrated by their unresponsive pain levels, turn to opioids as their only choice. But research is finding that the risks of opioids far outweigh the potential pain relief (and that long-term pain relief is actually minimal). If this sounds like you, keep reading. Long used in medication-assisted treatment of substance use disorders, Suboxone for pain is an option that can safely moderate pain levels with less chance of dependence or addiction.

Can Anxiety Cause Nerve Pain?

April 21, 2022April 14, 2022

Neuropathic pain on its own is stressful enough. It can be difficult to diagnose and treat, and chronic pain conditions can lead to further mental health challenges. But can anxiety cause nerve pain? Here’s what we know, plus 14 treatment options for both.

Carpal Tunnel Treatment

April 15, 2022April 5, 2022

What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause for pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand. Caused by compression of the median nerve as it travels through the wrist, it affects between four and ten million people in the U.S., with women at least twice as likely to be affected as … Read more

Ankle Injections

April 15, 2022April 5, 2022

What is an ankle injection? Our ankles are comprised fairly simple joints that affect the way we move through our day. The ankle consists of the large talus bone that receives the lower legbones. A variety of tendons and ligaments stabilize the leg and the foot during movement. Nerves are wound throughout the joint as … Read more

Radiofrequency Ablation

April 23, 2024April 3, 2022

What is radiofrequency ablation? Radiofrequency ablation was first used in 1931 to treat a patient with trigeminal neuralgia and is now used to effectively treat a variety of chronic pain conditions. Often used in conjunction with a medial branch block to identify the exact source of nerve pain, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) uses specialized electrodes to disrupt nerve conduction. A … Read more

The Challenges Of Fibromyalgia In Men: Symptoms, Diagnosis, And Treatment

March 22, 2022March 22, 2022

The widespread pain condition known as fibromyalgia can be debilitating long before it’s diagnosed. Since women experience fibromyalgia compared to men at a rate of nearly nine to one, men have the additional challenge of getting their doctors to even consider that a cluster of symptoms could be fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia in men does occur, perhaps at higher rates than previously understood. Here’s what you need to know about fibromyalgia in men.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

March 31, 2022March 20, 2022

How To Use Saunas To Manage Chronic Pain

March 22, 2022March 18, 2022

Few things are more relaxing than soaking in a hot tub or sauna, or possibly hitting the steam room. For patients with fibromyalgia or other types of chronic pain who are looking to reduce discomfort, heat therapy can help diminish pain as well as reduce stress and promote feelings of wellbeing.

Shoulder Pain

March 31, 2022March 15, 2022

What is shoulder pain? Your shoulder is a ball and socket type of joint. The shoulder performs several different types of movements and plays a role in lifting weight. Because it’s capable of a wide range of motion and assists in so many of our daily activities, it’s uniquely susceptible to injury. Unfortunately, shoulder pain … Read more

Hammer Toe

March 31, 2022March 7, 2022

What is hammer toe? Hammer toe is a physical deformity that affects the middle joint of the toe. Muscles and ligaments of each toe working together control all movement in your foot. When these toes are forced into an unnatural alignment, the resulting pressure on the toe tendons and joints can result in a bent, … Read more

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