In the fight against lower back pain, many people and their doctors reach for the same … Does medication for lower back pain actually work?Read more
chronic illness
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My personal top 10 favorite posts on pain doctor
It’s been about a year since we became Pain Doctor and began sharing information with you … My personal top 10 favorite posts on pain doctorRead more
How to prevent knee pain in old age?
If you’re wondering how to prevent knee pain in old age, the answer often comes down … How to prevent knee pain in old age?Read more
Breaking out of pain-induced isolation: faces of pain
Chronic pain is usually defined as pain that’s lasted for more than three months. This may … Breaking out of pain-induced isolation: faces of painRead more
Why do we feel pain?
To most people, pain is usually nothing more than an annoyance–a twinge of back pain or … Why do we feel pain?Read more
Leg spasms relieved by muscle relaxants
Almost everyone will experience a painful leg spasm at some point. These spasms, sometimes called “Charley horses,” … Leg spasms relieved by muscle relaxantsRead more
Living with osteoarthritis of the knees and hips
In 2007, arthritis and conditions related to it cost the U.S. economy almost $128 billion in … Living with osteoarthritis of the knees and hipsRead more
Innovative Treatment for Phantom Limb Pain
Did you know that the majority of people who have had a limb amputated still report … Innovative Treatment for Phantom Limb PainRead more
The invisible pain of neuralgia
Neuralgia is sharp, and often severe, pain that runs along the path of a nerve. The … The invisible pain of neuralgiaRead more
Pain without a reason: complex regional pain syndrome
Imagine waking up with intense, burning pain for no reason, or undergoing surgery only to find … Pain without a reason: complex regional pain syndromeRead more