CLASSIFYING CHRONIC PAIN Chronic pain is a debilitating disorder that often occurs after major injuries and can be classified as pain that persists for 3 to 6 months, and in many cases, much longer. Experiencing pain is a universal symptom of small and large injury alike,...
One of the most common reasons adults in the United States seek medical care and continued treatment is because of pain or chronic pain. Chronic pain is a physically debilitating disease that causes major restrictions in mobility and daily activity. Everyone will experience pain at...
Chronic back pain is a horrible condition that affects many people throughout the United States. It is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor or miss days of work. In addition, it is a leading cause of disability worldwide. While many...
Pain is one of the most difficult symptoms patients experience. This is because pain is a particularly difficult symptom to treat because people experience pain in such different ways. Some people have very high pain tolerance, and may never complain about pain. Whereas other people...
Phantom limb pain is highly prevalent among people suffering from a loss of limb. In fact, phantom limb pain affects about 60-85% of amputee patients. Undergoing an amputation is already a very difficult event to undergo. This event is made worse after the procedure when...
Epidural injections have been around for decades. Many people associate the term “epidural” with pregnancy. Women often have the option of choosing to have an epidural which helps to block out labor pains. This makes the process of birthing a child much more comfortable and...
Pain doctors in Chicago have become much more prevalent in the last decade, opening clinics solely dedicated to pain management. Many people do not understand the need for pain management clinics until they are stuck in the position of determining how to best treat the...
Headaches are a very common occurrence. Almost all people will experience a headache at least once in their lives. Headaches can range from dull and constant to sharp and shooting pain. Some people get headaches so bad they end up missing work or social functions....
Epidural injections are one of the ways pain management specialists help mitigate the pain of their patients' experience. While side effects are rare, there are risks that come with any medical procedure, including epidural injections. As a result, it is important to take the appropriate...
Lower back pain affects 31 million people in the United States each year. In addition to greatly diminishing a person’s quality of life, lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is a major cause of workdays missed and is the second...
