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18Apr, 2017
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Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Pain Managem

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Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Pain Management What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three months. It is a common cause of suffering, disability, and economic hardship in the United States. It has been estimated that approximately 116 million people in the U.S. suffer from chronic pain each year which costs society an estimated $560 to $635 billion each year in medical costs, lost wages, and lost time from work. Chronic pain is a complex problem that needs to be understood in a […]
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17Apr, 2017
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What Is Chronic Pain?

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What Is Chronic Pain? Chronic pain refers to any pain or discomfort that persists for a period longer than three months, that is often associated with injury or tissue damages. However, it can occur in the absence of injury and tissue damage. Chronic pain can be experienced by anyone, at any age. While any condition can lead to chronic pain, individuals suffering from the following conditions are more likely to experience chronic pain: Reflex sympathetic dystrophy Amputation of a limb Fibromyalgia Diabetes Trauma or injury Chronic pain changes the brain […]
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16Apr, 2017
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What is Hip / SI Joint Pain?

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What is Hip / SI Joint Pain? The hip is the largest joint in the body, and is involved in nearly every movement we make. Because of its high use, its also meant to be quite durable. Whenever you use the hip (for example, by going for a run), a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hip bone moves in its socket. Despite its durability, the hip joint isn’t indestructible. With age and use, the cartilage can wear down or become damaged. Muscles and tendons in the hip can […]
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15Apr, 2017
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What is shoulder pain?

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What is shoulder pain? Shoulder pain is one of the more common reasons for physician visits for musculoskeletal symptoms. The shoulder is the most movable joint in the body. However, it is an unstable joint because of the range of motion allowed. This instability increases the likelihood of joint injury, often leading to a degenerative process in which tissues break down and no longer function well. Shoulder pain may be localized or may be deferred to areas around the shoulder or down the arm. Disease within the body (such as gallbladder, […]
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30Mar, 2017
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Yoga Beats Drugs for Depression: Study

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The practice of yoga coupled with deep breathing eased the symptoms of individuals suffering from depression without the use of potentially harmful medication, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Major depressive disorder or MMD, or depression, is a common mood disorder causing sadness and serious mental health issues. Depression affects about 16 million Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers from Boston University Medical Center who conducted the latest study concluded that twice weekly yoga classes […]
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29Mar, 2017
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Drug Safety Tips

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Drug Safety Tips Keep medicine in its original container. Never share your medication or take someone else’s. Follow the dosage instructions carefully. Monitor your reactions to your medications. Store medication out of children’s reach. Do not chew or crush medications unless directed. Know the names and dosages of your medications in the case of a health emergency. Inform your doctor of any medications you are taking that were prescribed by another doctor. Do not save or use prescriptions past their expiration date. Use only one pharmacy to fill your prescriptions […]
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20Mar, 2017
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Benzos, Sleep, Memory, Dementia

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  It’s been 3 years since BMJ (formerly The British Medical Journal) published “Benzodiazepine use and risk of Alzheimer’s disease: case-control study” (BMJ 2014; 349:g5205). The main conclusion was that using benzodiazepines (“ben-zoe-dye-AIZE-uh-peenz” or BZDs or benzos, which include Klonopin/clonazepam, Xanax/alprazolam, Valium/diazepam, Ativan/lorazepam, Restoril/temazepam, and others) for more than 90 days resulted in an increased risk for dementia of the Alzheimer type after age 66. We are certainly alerting our patients to this problem.
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16Mar, 2017
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Ibuprofen and other common over the counter painkillers !!!

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Ibuprofen and other common painkillers are linked to an increased risk of cardiac arrest, according to a new Danish study published in the European Heart Journal—Cardiovascular Pharmacotherapy. The authors say these drugs should be used with caution and that people with heart problems may want to avoid them.Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are among the most commonly used drugs worldwide. Previous studies have linked them to increased risk of heart attack and stroke, heart failure and high blood pressure. Because some of them are sold over the counter, experts worry […]
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