Chronic Pain
‘Tis the Season for a Chronic Pain Care Plan
It’s the holiday season, which often spells holiday stress. While there’s a lot to enjoy in the holidays, they can be difficult for people with chronic pain issues. The colder months, typical excesses, financial strain, and social expectations can make the holidays challenging, especially if you’re planning an elaborate get-together or a big traditional dinner. Here are…
Read MoreCeliac Nerve Plexus Block: What It Is, Risks, and Benefits
Much like an interregional highway system, our nervous system consists of countless branching nerve complexes. Wherever these nerves intersect the most, they become a nerve plexus. The human body has five spinal nerve plexuses, from which nerve roots along the spinal cord connect to numerous muscles and other body parts. In addition, the body has…
Read MoreThe Complexities of Chronic Pain and Anxiety Comorbidity
Pain signals come from the body, but the perception of pain originates in the head – and how our brain works can change how we feel and conceive pain. We already know that certain moods and mental states reduce or even aggravate pain sensitivity, weakening or strengthening a person’s threshold for pain. For example, being…
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