“Pain is a disease,” says pediatrician and anesthesiologist Elliot Krane, who works at Stanford University’s Packard Children’s Hospital. Krane’s take is different from the prevailing mindset that pain is instead a symptom of another underlying condition. In fact, about 10% of patients with serious conditions, such as cancer, infections, or problems requiring operations, experience persistent … Read more
Extended life expectancies have resulted in a rapidly growing population of people living well into their 80s, 90s, and beyond. After all those years, the cumulative effects of running, jumping, working, and living can be felt in the bones. And the back. And sometimes the knees. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Although … Read more
Staying positive is oftentimes an uphill battle for chronic pain sufferers. Filling your life with inspiration wherever you can find it can ease the effort, though. Like any new activity, finding inspiration at first takes a little effort. But soon, you’ll know just where to go for an uplifting boost. Once you start looking, you’ll … Read more
Every year, the month of September is designated Pain Awareness Month, a time to recognize the 100 million people in the U.S. suffering from chronic pain and raise awareness about the condition. Pain Awareness Month, organized by the American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA), first began in 2001. The awareness effort targets health care providers, legislators, … Read more
On September 27, Arizona Pain is hosting a free event to help spread awareness about chronic pain and share information with those who suffer from it! If you’re ready to take on your pain and change your life, RSVP for our Chronic Pain Expo today! Chronic Pain Expo details Join us from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, … Read more
Arizona Pain was founded based on the principle that everybody experiencing chronic pain deserves the best possible treatment. Comprehensive pain care is incredibly complex because of the multi-faceted nature of pain. 2 people experiencing the same type of pain may have separate causes for that pain. Because of the complexity of chronic pain, many doctors … Read more
Managing the emotional side of chronic pain day in and day out may seem difficult and lonely. Friends and family try to understand what it’s like, but nobody truly knows how it feels to live in pain unless they themselves have done it. However, finding the appropriate support is a critical component to navigating life … Read more
Next time chronic pain seems like a never-ending battle, try watching a funny movie or reading cartoons. Laughter and chronic pain may not seem like the most obvious connection, but humor can ease the suffering for those living with related conditions, according to a study presented at a meeting of The European Pain Federation Congress. … Read more
Men and women experience chronic pain differently, an increasingly large body of research into the area of gender and pain says. Women are more likely to experience chronic pain and related conditions, such as fibromyalgia. However, when it comes to pain after surgery or minor procedures, the picture is more nuanced, according to research conducted … Read more
Chronic leg pain–any type of leg pain condition that lasts for 3 months or more–is a serious condition facing many people. At Arizona Pain, we always endeavor to provide the most up-to-date information about any pain condition, while also incorporating holistic lifestyle approaches into treatment plans. If you suffer from chronic leg pain, you can … Read more