The Use of Nerve Blocks in Pain Management
“Nerve blocks halt the pain messages coming from the nerves in a particular part of the body. They can help people who have chronic pain function better in their daily lives, allowing them to...
Chronic Pain: A Review of Current Treatments
Treatments for long-term pain are as diverse as the causes. From pharmaceuticals to trigger point injections, there are countless approaches. However: “when it comes to treating chronic pain, no single technique is guaranteed to...
Opioid Prescribing Guidelines for Chronic Pain Management
“As multi-morbidity [multiple diseases/conditions & symptoms] increase with ageing, chronic pain is often one of these co-morbidities. One of the pharmacological interventions commonly used in its treatment, is the use of opioids. However, opioids...
The Use of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Pain Management
“Treatment of both acute & chronic pain involves a combination of pharmacologic & provider-based interventions, which is effective for some patients but not for others. The use of repeated frequent usage involves the risk...
Neuropathic Pain: Current Understanding and Treatment Options
Neuropathic pain is caused by injury or damage to the nerves which transfer data between the brain & spinal cord from the muscles, skin, & other parts of the body. “The pain is usually...
Penis Pain: Symptoms and Treatment
“Many conditions can cause penis pain, which can range from mild to severe. This pain may occur at rest, during sexual activity, or when urinating. People may feel pain in different areas of the...
What is Prostatitis and is it Serious?
Prostatitis can be serious. “Several conditions can contribute to the signs & symptoms associated with this male condition, Prostatitis. You need to get immediate care if you are experiencing any of the following: an...
The Effects of Different Types of Exercise in Pain Management
“Regular physical activity helps ward off the ill effects of immobility. It prevents joint stiffness & muscle tightness, & ameliorates blood circulation. Popular physical activities like swimming & walking, have shown to be effective...
Ergonomic Chairs: Fact or Fiction
Research shows that “the introduction of an ergonomic chair shows a reduction in pain & muscle spasm, as well as a reduction in variance of the symptoms” [1] People do not usually equate unsafe...
How to Find Help With Sports Rehabilitation
“Sports injury recovery typically focuses on physical rehab, but it’s also important to include sports psychology techniques to help recover mentally. This is because, as research shows, sports people can experience a wide range...
