New Clinical Trial for Neuropathic Pain By Ted Swing, Ph.D. Physical trauma often produces immediate pain, but for many injuries this pain recedes as the body heals over time. Some types of trauma can cause damage or irritation of the nerves responsible for sensing pain. This can lead to chronic nerve pain. For example, a … Read more
Patient Opioid Disengagement By Tory McJunkin, MD, Paul Lynch, MD, Leila Micklos, MS, FNP-BC, Edward Swing, PhD Dear Arizona Pain, I have several patients who are not compliant with the opioid prescriptions I’ve written them. I want to help all of my patients, but I’m concerned about the safety issues these patients present. How should … Read more
By Ted Swing, Ph.D. Herbal medicines have thousands of years of history in cultures around the world. Other types of supplemental medicines make use of naturally occurring chemicals and extracts. Today, these treatments re main widely used for a variety of conditions, including conditions causing chronic pain. These treatments are regarded by the US Food … Read more
It may seem like a tool from the dark ages, but up until fairly recently, the pager was one of the primary communication tools in a doctor’s arsenal. Whether it was a patient emergency or a problem at the hospital, pagers were the device that every M.D. had on their person at all times. After … Read more
By Kevin Whipps Pain of all kinds is difficult to deal with, but there are some types of pain that are easier to manage than others. With headaches, for example, you know where the problem is and therefore where to focus your attention. But what about the pain that seems to come from everywhere that … Read more
An Inside Look at the Clinical Research Process By Ted Swing, Ph.D., and Kevin Whipps As researchers, we are committed to leading the way in pain medicine through clinical trials. But often we’re asked how we do what we do: the process, treatments and conditions, and what those mean for our clients. So what is … Read more
Check out these two free upcoming expos. Chronic Pain Expo Sept. 7In honor of September’s status as chronic pain awareness month, Arizona Pain will sponsor a free Chronic Pain Awareness Expo on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2013. Ideal for caregivers and those living with chronic pain, the event will be an opportunity to learn how to … Read more
Spinach and Quinoa Salad with Strawberries and Balsamic Vinaigrette By Jess O’Toole Ingredients: 1 cup cooked brown quinoa, cooled to room temperature3 oz. spinach leaves (or one 5 oz. container packaged spinach leaves)1 pint fresh strawberries1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves2 tbsp. fresh chopped chives1/3 cup Marcona almonds1 tbsp. plus 1 tsp. aged balsamic vinegar3 … Read more
We introduce the latest location of Arizona Pain. By Kevin Whipps Arizona Pain has locations across the Valley, but those in the Desert Ridge area just got a more convenient option, with the addition of our new clinic located right off the Loop 101 and Tatum Boulevard in Phoenix. And better yet, it comes with … Read more
Positive Energy By Kevin Whipps It’s 5 a.m. on a weekday, and a woman is lacing up her shoes to head out for a run. It’s not a jog for her health, it’s not about trying to reach some personal goal. It’s to forget. To try to work out the pain she felt from her … Read more