Warm summer temperatures, more hours of daylight and plenty of distractions means one thing: its summertime and you are feeling a little better. Chronic pain usually feels less intense, less debilitating when winter releases its cold grip. Muscle, joints and nerves work best during the warm months of the year. That means you might be able to do... Read more
Recently, a patient of mine came to me with a question, “Doctor, aren’t my medications supposed to come in green packets, not blue packet?” Well my answer to that question was “Yes,” followed by a “What the heck!” exclamation. After an immediate call to the pharmacist who dispensed the medication, we... Read more
Try washing your hair, brushing your teeth or getting dressed without the use of one shoulder, it's darn near impossible to do anything without your shoulders. We use our shoulders all day long, 365 days per year. And over the years, the shoulders may not be feeling as comfortable or limber as they once did back in your younger days. Or maybe you... Read more
Pain relief can be available without a prescription. And for centuries, ointments, rubs and liniments have been applied to the skin over painful areas. The topical pain relievers have withstood the tests of time, yet sometimes people overlook their existence. Over time, three basic ingredients have prevailed: the menthol products, the herbal... Read more
Wouldn't it be nice to prevent chronic pain? If you have low back pain, fibromyalgia or another painful condition, what determines whether or not the pain will be persistent for months or even years? Are there determining factors that can be modified enough to change your likeliness of experiencing chronic pain? Critical steps can march a person... Read more
