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When Is a Headache Serious?

When Is a Headache Serious?
Most people get a headache occasionally, but ongoing problems with head pain — or debilitating head pain — can benefit from medical intervention. Here’s when you should consider seeking help for your headache.
Dec 1st, 2021
Consider These Many Interventions for Arthritis

Consider These Many Interventions for Arthritis
Maybe you’re struggling with joint pain that’s preventing you from enjoying life to the fullest. The good news is that there are several effective treatment options for arthritis. We briefly review them here.
Nov 14th, 2021
6 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia

6 Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
When it comes to identifying fibromyalgia, there's no single test. That means symptomology plays an essential diagnostic role. While fibromyalgia can affect people differently, here are some of the most common signs.
Oct 1st, 2021
Pain-Relieving Benefits of Massage

Pain-Relieving Benefits of Massage
There’s little question that a good massage can do wonders for making you feel better, but can it play a role in managing your pain? The answer is a resounding yes. Read on to learn more about how massage can manage your pain.
Sep 6th, 2021

Can Acupuncture Help Chronic Pain?
You’re tired of dealing with pain, but the potential risks that come with surgery or medications seem high. Why not explore a technique that has been helping people overcome pain for millennia — acupuncture.
Aug 27th, 2021

4 Common Types of Arthritis
New estimates place the numbers of Americans who are affected by arthritis at more than 92 million. Included in this incredibly high statistic are different types of arthritis. We outline them here.
Jul 11th, 2021

When to See a Specialist About Neck Pain
There’s a good reason why the expression: “Pain in the neck” is so popular — any discomfort in this area can have a surprisingly significant impact on your life. When you experience neck pain, consider professional support and treatment.
Jun 16th, 2021

Little Known Causes of Back Pain
Back pain is incredibly common and one of the leading causes of disability worldwide. While sprains and strains make up the majority of injuries, here’s a look at lesser-known causes of back pain.
May 10th, 2021

How Does Fibromyalgia Impact Your Moods?
Fibromyalgia is primarily a chronic pain syndrome. But it can also have a far-reaching impact on your mental health and mood regulation. Here’s a look at what we know about fibromyalgia and your moods.
Apr 1st, 2021

6 Effective Treatment Options for Sciatica
When sciatica strikes, even the slightest movement can send pain down your lower back and into your leg. To find relief, we’ve outlined six treatment options that will have you moving freely again.
Mar 1st, 2021

PRP: Is It Safe?
The goal of regenerative medicine is to tap the powerful resources already found within the human body. And this is certainly true of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy. But is this approach to healing safe?
Jan 1st, 2021

Am I a Candidate for Cortisone Injections?
If you’re among the millions of Americans who struggle with joint pain, cortisone injections hold the key to regaining pain-free movement. Here’s a look at this first-line treatment option and whether you’re a candidate.
Dec 1st, 2020

Understanding Cervical Radiculopathy
When one of the nerves in your neck is compressed, not only can it cause local problems, but symptoms can radiate out toward your arms and hands as well. Called cervical radiculopathy, here’s a look at how the issue develops.
Nov 2nd, 2020

Help! I Hurt All Over!
Every day you get out of bed, hoping this will be the day that pain won’t get in your way. Yet, the pain persists. Here’s a look at the most common culprits when it comes to widespread pain, and what we can do about them.
Oct 1st, 2020

5 Tips for Preventing Neck Pain
While many situations in life can be considered a pain in the neck, actual neck pain can limit your life in significant ways. Here are five tips that go a long way toward preventing and remedying neck pain.
Sep 2nd, 2020

Living Better With Arthritis
Arthritis, in all its many forms, can be a frustrating condition to live with — mostly because there’s no cure. That said, there are some effective ways for better managing joint disease, allowing you to remain healthy and active.
Aug 18th, 2020

Your Treatment Options for Headaches
Americans are no strangers to headaches — more than 15% of adults report severe headaches or migraines. If you’re struggling with head pain, the good news is that we have a wide range of treatment options. Read on to learn more.
Jul 22nd, 2020

Recognizing the Signs of Peripheral Neuropathy
More than 20 million people in the United States report peripheral neuropathy, though many medical experts believe that this number may be far higher. Here’s a look at how you can recognize the signs of peripheral neuropathy.
Jun 11th, 2020

5 Lifestyle Changes to Improve Sciatica Pain
If you’re struggling with sciatica, you understand how the pain and discomfort can hijack your life. To help you better control your sciatica pain, here are five lifestyle tips to help provide relief. Read on to learn more.
May 19th, 2020

Myths and Facts About Epidural Steroid Injections
If you’re suffering from debilitating neck or back pain, relief is likely your top priority. As you consider your options, explore what an epidural steroid injection can accomplish. Here are some myths and facts about this pain management technique.
Mar 1st, 2020

Ancient acupuncture and modern myofascial pain therapy
Ancient acupuncture and modern myofascial pain therapy each focus on hundreds of similar points on the body to treat pain, although they do it differently, says a physician at Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville who analyzed the two techniques.
Dec 30th, 2019

Human nerve cells and genes tied to chronic pain
A new study by researchers at The University of Texas at Dallas, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT Health Science Center at Houston and Baylor College of Medicine has produced evidence of the source of chronic pain in humans.
Dec 30th, 2019

Acupuncture, mindfulness, massage may decrease pain
A new study, published Feb. 20, 2019, in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, tracked the impact of a program for low-income, at-risk patients with chronic pain at Tom Waddell Urban Health Clinic, in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood...
Dec 30th, 2019

New blood test may help physicians treat pain better
A breakthrough test developed by Indiana University School of Medicine researchers to measure pain in patients could help stem the tide of the opioid crisis in Indiana, and throughout the rest of the nation.
Dec 30th, 2019

Men remember pain differently than do women
Scientists increasingly believe that one of the driving forces in chronic pain — the number one health problem in both prevalence and burden — appears to be the memory of earlier pain.
Dec 30th, 2019

Botox Injection Reduces Frequency of Migraine Headaches
A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of botulinum toxin injections in reducing the frequency of chronic migraine headaches, concludes an updated review and analysis in the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®.
Dec 30th, 2019

Touch-based Interventions Alleviates Pain in Babies
“Parents intuitively stroke their babies at this optimal velocity,” says senior author Rebeccah Slater, professor of pediatric science at the University of Oxford, who worked alongside collaborators from Liverpool John Moores University.
Dec 30th, 2019

Long-term relief for back pain via pain disruption therapy
People with treatment-resistant back pain may get significant and lasting relief with dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation therapy, an innovative treatment that short-circuits pain, suggests a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY® 2018 annual meeting.
Dec 29th, 2019

Study of phantom limb pain leads to more effective treatment
The patient, missing his right arm, can see himself on screen in augmented reality, with a virtual limb. He can control it through the electrodes attached to his skin, which allows the patient to stimulate and reactivate those dormant areas of the brain. C
Dec 29th, 2019

Scientists search for a safe, non-addictive pain killer
With the support of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine have been working to find a safe, non-addictive pain killer to help fight the current opioid crisis in this country.
Dec 29th, 2019

Clinical Research Department; exciting news for this month
This month is full with exciting new projects. Sadly we have to say good bye to one of our providers but we won’t let this slow us down in our efforts of keep offering our patients with the latest technology and advances in pain management.
Dec 29th, 2019

Dr. Yang Interview Excerpt – Focus on Inflammation
The word inflammation comes from the Latin word inflammationem, which means “a setting on fire.” Certainly anyone who has experienced the feelings of heat, redness, swelling, pain and burning that makes the origin of this word an accurate description.
Dec 29th, 2019

Researchers discover a novel use of illusion to alter knee pain
In a new study published in the journal Peer J this week, researchers at UniSA’s Body in Mind Research Group have found people suffering osteoarthritis in the knees reported reduced pain when exposed to visual illusions that altered the size of their knees
Dec 29th, 2019

Study reveals that women feel pain differently
A female brain’s resident immune cells are more active in regions involved in pain processing relative to males, according to a recent study by Georgia State University researchers.
Dec 29th, 2019

New study may hold hope for neuropathic pain patients
Imagine that the movement of a single hair on your arm causes severe pain. For patients with neuropathic pain — a chronic illness affecting 20 million people in the United States, with no effective treatment — this can be a daily reality.
Dec 29th, 2019

Holding hands can sync brainwaves, ease pain, study shows
Reach for the hand of a loved one in pain and not only will your breathing and heart rate synchronize with theirs, your brain wave patterns will couple up too, according to a study published this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Dec 29th, 2019

Last Patient Implanted for the Evoke Study
On Friday, February 23rd, Summit Pain Alliance’s last patient enrolled for the Evoke Study with Saluda Medical was implanted at Sonoma Valley Hospital by Dr. Eric Lee. This implant closes the door to new enrollments since enrollment has now been reached.
Dec 29th, 2019

Pain, emotions and the placebo effect
In a pioneering study, researchers used fMRI technology to show that a person’s ability to reinterpret negative events and to control feelings influences how strongly a placebo will work to reduce pain.
Dec 26th, 2019