While it might seem counterintuitive, exercise and physical activity play a critical role in managing and reducing arthritis pain and increasing the mobility and strength – and thereby quality of life – of people with arthritis. Although it sounds torturous, a sensible approach towards physical activity can greatly improve your prognosis while fighting against arthritis,…

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Ketamine is a hallucinogenic and anesthetic drug discovered in the early 1960s and used widely in the surgical treatment of soldiers during the Vietnam War. Since then, it has played a role as an analgesic and anesthetic agent in both veterinary and human medicine and has been researched for well over 50 years. Ketamine’s benefits…

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Both chronic pain and mental health problems occur quite often in the general population. There is significant overlap – patients with symptoms of chronic pain may concurrently struggle with mental health symptoms, such as depressive or anxious symptoms, while mental health patients are more likely to report recurring and chronic pain, and are also likely…

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Piriformis syndrome is a literal pain in the behind, yet despite its supposed prevalence, it is not well understood, nor is it properly documented in the general population. It is a “sciatica-like” condition, one characterized by symptoms that can often be mistaken for other conditions, yet one that also has unique characteristics and requires a…

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Nerve damage or peripheral neuropathy describes any sort of dysfunction in the nerves outside of the central nervous system. While peripheral neuropathy occurs most often in the hands, feet, arms, and legs, any peripheral nerves in the nervous system (anything that is not your brain or spinal cord) can be affected. While some might assume…

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Intercostal muscle strain refers to damage in the muscles between the ribs. These muscles are responsible for aiding in respiration, bracing, twisting, and a variety of other motions, and as such can be an incredibly frustrating injury to deal with, as it’s very easy to trigger pain after damaging the intercostal muscles. This makes even…

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If you’re living with sciatica, then even lying down for a nap can be uncomfortable. Your pain might wake you up in the middle of the night, or you find yourself unable to get a solid night’s sleep without feeling stiff and tired the next morning. You’re not alone, as sciatica affects an estimated lifetime…

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While telehealth has become a subject with increasing interest and relevance in the last few years, particularly given the rapid development of secure and cost-effective teleconferencing technology, the recent coronavirus crisis has made it necessary to accelerate the adoption of HIPAA-approved telehealth services for many clinics and private practices. In order to continue to serve…

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COVID-19 has remained a central topic for countries all over the world since it reached pandemic status in early March, yet none have been hit as hard as the United States. To date, roughly 157,000 people have died because of complications surrounding a coronavirus infection, with elderly and immunosuppressed individuals struggling the most. While we…

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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…

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