Posts by Pain Management & Injury Relief
Take Control of Your Knee Pain
Osteoarthritis is referred to as “wear and tear” arthritis and develops from constant movement and use of your joints. Non-surgical methods of treatment like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) and physical therapy are the first line of choice for relieving the joint pain. However, another option is viscosupplementation, a FDA-approved technique that is utilized by the…
Read MoreDescribing Your Pain
Being able to properly describe your pain is just as important as taking the initiative to make an appointment with a pain management specialist. If you’re unable to communicate the type of pain and location where it occurs to the physician, then chances are the doctor will not be able to make the correct diagnosis.…
Read MoreChange Distorted Thinking Patterns to Naturally Treat Your Chronic Pain (Part 2)
Dr. Lester Summerfield, a clinical psychologist, is committed to helping you change negative thought patterns to positive ones to assist in managing your chronic pain. Please review distorted thinking patterns 8-15 to learn which negative thoughts may contribute to your pain. 8. Fallacy of Fairness– You feel resentful because you think you know what’s fair,…
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