Posts by Pain Management & Injury Relief
Coping With Chronic Pain in a Time of Uncertainty
Chronic pain is uncertain by its very nature, reacting erratically to treatments, differing in cause and severity between patients, and waxing and waning like the moon, but without its celestial schedule. Yet even when it’s central to the challenge of living with a chronic condition, uncertainty is not something many patients get used to. Living…
Read MoreWhat Causes Piriformis Pain to Flare-Up?
The piriformis muscle helps the thigh move side to side; piriformis pain related spasms can put pressure on the sciatic nerve and cause symptoms. The result? Piriformis syndrome. – The piriformis muscle is one of the smaller muscles within the hip. Its origin point in at the base of the spine, and it connects along…
Read MoreBefore You Sign an Opioid or Pain Contract, Read This
If you are seeking a prescription for pain medication in the United States, chances are that you will be asked to sign an opioid or pain contract. More than just a piece of paper, this formal agreement legally binds you to a set of very stringent rules regarding pain medication usage. It acts as both…
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