There is an ongoing national discussion about systemic disadvantage due to socioeconomic and racial factors. The problem is huge and solutions equally difficult. Reasonable individuals may feel overwhelmed and choose to ignore the problem or minimize it. As physicians and medical professionals,
Mindfulness
Use you own Brain to Cut Down Your Pain We spend a lot of time trying to make our pain go away. We fight it. We worry about it. And we stress about it. The last thing we want to do is think about it….. But I’m going to ask you to do that for a minute. I want
Cancer-related Pain
Seeking pain relief for cancer-related pain will help keep you comfortable during your cancer treatment. Your healthcare provider will work with you to diagnose and treat your cancer-related pain. Learn More If you suffer from cancer-related pain and would like additional information on this
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), formerly known as Reflexive Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is an uncommon disorder often seen as a result of traumatic injury or surgery. This pain is a type of chronic, long-lasting, pain. With chronic regional pain syndrome commonly, you may have unexplained
Degenerative Joint Disease / Arthritis
Degenerative joint disease, also known as osteoarthritis, commonly occurs in our shoulders, knees, hips, spine, and ankles from normal aging and/or “wear and tear.” Degenerative joint disease often results in pain, loss of motion and flexibility. If you've been diagnosed with osteoarthritis, you may
Facet Joint Syndrome
Facet Joint Syndrome, is a common arthritis-like condition causing neck and lower back pain. This condition is a deterioration of the facet joints, which help stabilize the spine and limit excessive motion. The facet joints are lined with cartilage and are surrounded by a lubricating capsule that
Failed Back Surgical Syndrome
Failed back surgical syndrome, also known as post-laminectomy syndrome, is when a patient experiences continued pain following spine surgery. There are many reasons why spine surgery may or may not work. For those with failed back surgical syndrome additional therapies are needed to provide pain
Joint Pain
The joints in our shoulders, knees, hips and ankles are prone to injury from repetitive use, medical conditions, and traumatic injury. When joints become injured pain, loss of motion and flexibility commonly occur. Your healthcare provider will work with you to diagnose and treat your joint