Posts by Pain Management & Injury Relief
‘Tis the Season for a Chronic Pain Care Plan
It’s the holiday season, which often spells holiday stress. While there’s a lot to enjoy in the holidays, they can be difficult for people with chronic pain issues. The colder months, typical excesses, financial strain, and social expectations can make the holidays challenging, especially if you’re planning an elaborate get-together or a big traditional dinner. Here are…
Read MoreObserving Seasonal Affective Disorder Awareness Month and the Depression-Pain Link
December is SAD awareness month, drawing attention to a condition with growing notoriety that, often compared to the winter blues, can be debilitating in its true nature and severity. SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, is a mood disorder related to other forms of depression, such as major depressive disorder (MDD), dysthymia, and bipolar disorder. However, while seasonal…
Read MoreCeliac Nerve Plexus Block: What It Is, Risks, and Benefits
Much like an interregional highway system, our nervous system consists of countless branching nerve complexes. Wherever these nerves intersect the most, they become a nerve plexus. The human body has five spinal nerve plexuses, from which nerve roots along the spinal cord connect to numerous muscles and other body parts. In addition, the body has…
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