Vitamins are essential to a healthy diet and to our physical and mental health. They are found in most of the foods we eat, but sometimes we don’t get enough of the necessary vitamins. Many of these vitamins provide much needed nutrients to help ward off infection, protect bones, and fight pain. When we are…

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Are you struggling with debilitating or chronic pain? Have you seen your family practice physician or chiropractor and achieved little to no relief? There is still hope. A pain management physician may be your answer. Millions of people have undiagnosed pain they chalk up to stress, bad backs, or even their chairs and mattresses. Humans…

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Last year staying fit and getting healthy was in the top five of New Year’s Resolutions, but when you are dealing with chronic pain the last thing you want to do is be active. We all know exercise can keep you healthy and in shape, but when dealing with a condition that causes pain exercise…

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Although Botox is most commonly thought of as a cosmetic procedure used to reduce wrinkles, it’s also FDA-approved as a pain management therapy to treat chronic headaches and migraines. The FDA’s approval applies to people with chronic migraines which is defined as “a neurological condition characterized by patients who have a history of migraine and…

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It is not uncommon for chronic pain and depression to be diagnosed concurrently.  Depression and other psychological conditions can result from acute and chronic pain. You may often find it hard to cope, so it’s important to know the pain you are experiencing is treatable with proper care.  The doctors at PMIR understand what you…

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Did you know that 47% of Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain? This means you have a good chance of ending up with pain that can last months or even years. Chronic knee pain is a common condition for a lot of people as they age. Knee pain has many causes and can…

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Check out Pain Management and Injury Relief Medical Center’s exclusive commercial airing at select movie theaters including Muvico Thousand Oaks 14, Regency Janss Marketplace 9 and Regency Agoura Hills 8 – now airing till December 12, 2014! The commercial will highlight the expert pain management practice and provide examples of how chronic pain can interfere…

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Dr. Hersel and his team at PMIR are active supporters of the Cancer Support Community Valley/ Ventura/Santa Barbara. At PMIR the doctors have treated numerous cancer patients and have seen how destructive this disease can be to a patient’s body. They have helped those currently in treatment for cancer and other patients who have had…

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An invigorating workout leaves you feeling on top of the world, but also invites muscle soreness and fatigue along for the ride. Whether you experience acute post-workout muscle fatigue or delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS, usually occurring when you participate in strenuous exercise or exercise you are not accustomed to doing[i]), recovery is vital to…

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How to Prevent Achy Joint Pain with Exercise and Stretching Joint pain can get in the way of everyday life. Learn how to manage the pain through exercise and stretching. We have compiled exercises and stretches for combating Arthritis, Knee, Hip, Ankle, and Shoulder Joint Pain. Did you know that limiting movement can actually weaken…

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