J.B., a professional golf player and teacher in Ventura County, was experiencing back back for five years. Little did he know, his back pain was a symptom of a more serious condition, and he believes that Dr. Hersel changed the course of his life! Dear Dr. Hersel, My name is J.B. I am the golf…

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Gentle, restorative, rehabilitative exercise under the approval and guidance of a qualified healthcare professional is commonly known to both relieve and prevent pain, disease, and injury. A modality of mindful posture and graceful movement coordinated with breath is a fundamental component of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and is classically referred to as “qi gong”. The name…

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By Dr. Mayhar Okhovat, M.D. Although foot pain may seem like a simple symptom, for people with diabetes it could be an alarming sign indicating significant nerve damage. Foot pain and numbness are the most common symptoms of diabetic neuropathy – a nerve disorder associated with diabetes. People who have diabetes are at risk of…

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“The aim of the wise is not to secure pleasure, but to avoid pain.” – Aristotle A couple months ago, I had my first encounter with chronic pain in the form of migraines. It is an experience I would not wish upon even my worst enemy. Being a competitive athlete most of my life, I…

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Many people have been through traumatic events, great loss, embarrassment, intense stress, or even distinct moments of failure that stay in their minds as images frozen in time.  Or, maybe you’ve had an accident or injury that resulted in acute or chronic pain.  The problem is that even though these moments are no longer happening,…

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Pain informs us of an injury. The goal of acupuncture is to stimulate the inherent self-healing mechanisms through the nervous system. In doing this, the practitioner and the patient collaborate in healing the injury and relieving the pain. Acupuncture points are located in skin and muscle. These points are in close proximity to peripheral nerves…

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I was at my friend’s house last weekend, listening to a story about a recent trip to the mall. As she describes, she and her husband were waiting in a check out line when a shopper got upset about a return that wasn’t going through. As she was tell the story, her husband began to…

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Imagine you’re a patient with chronic pain (probably not hard to do if you frequent our site). You’ve been seeing a pain management specialist and have been enjoying pain relief. Suddenly, you experience an abrupt and intense bout of pain. It’s short lived, but it’s enough to remind you of the days in which you…

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As you probably know, there is almost always an app for that. Our last post on the My Migraine Triggers app was so popular that we decided to look at other apps that help chronic pain patients recognize patterns in their pain experiences. The most recent, and very popular addition to the chronic pain app…

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