"Over the hill and through the woods to grandmother's house we go..." The problem is that grandma has beds that were made in the 1960's: lumpy, bumpy, and hard as a rock. A bad bed can put such a damper on holiday festivities. Waking up in pain throughout the night, flare-ups of painful conditions, and the lack of sleep can turn anyone into a... Read more
Failed Back Syndrome can be devastating after spinal surgery offers such hope to those with none. Unfortunately, some end up with a "failed" surgery. Failure to improve pain. Failure to improve quality of life. Failure to help. Where does a person turn when the pain mercilessly continues? Some turn to a futuristic treatment called... Read more
As if chronic pain were not enough, some people have double the trouble. Some people are recovering addicts and have chronic pain. Some people have mental illness and have chronic pain. And some people have no insurance and have chronic pain. Yikes! All these additional problems add up to double the trouble when it comes to effectively treating... Read more
Booo! Halloween is here. The scary ghosts, goblins, and ghouls will be out, but these frightful creatures are not half as frightening as all of the candy that is consumed by those who partake in a little "Trick or Treat". In fact, some folks completely leave out the "trick" and go straight for the "treat". Now, bags of tiny morsels are to be found... Read more
Imagine your most painful day. You remember that day when someone or something ripped your guts out, threw them on the floor, stomped on them, and shoved them back inside your agonizing body. What did you do? How did you survive that day? You might have curled up in a ball on your bed with the room completely dark like a cavernous cave. You might... Read more