TMJ And Neck Pain, Need Help With Chiropractic Care

As a doctor, did I just feed an addiction? Or ease a man's pain?

Among physicians, the opioid and overdose epidemics have transformed the treatment of pain into a moral and clinical cage fight.

Choose the Right Care for Your Condition

As the health industry adds more treatment options, you may wonder which care type is the most appropriate for a certain health concern.

Family Doctors Who Do More, Save More

A study suggests that coordinated care, led by a family doctor who is judicious about referring patients to specialists, leads to cost savings.

Choosing Care: How a Primary Care Provider Improves Health and Wellness

How to select a primary care provider can be difficult. See 6 things that could help you decide.

TMJ Disorders and Referred Pain — What You Need to Know

Referred pain is a medical term used to indicate discomfort or soreness felt in a part of the body other than the source of the problem.

Why caring for your second brain can improve your health

We know that the brain plays a key role in all of our bodily functions – it’s the center of our intelligence and the controller of our movements and behaviors. But did you know that

How Qualified Is Your Doctor?

Doctors are facing new requirements to keep up-to-date in their knowledge and care for patients in order to stay certified by medical boards.

Doctors Want To Learn More About Treating Transgender Patients, Survey Shows

Transgender patients, meanwhile, have serious complaints with the care they receive.

13 Ways To Keep Working Out When You Have Joint Pain

"I am an endurance runner who was just diagnosed with mild arthritis in both hips. I am feeling devastated, and don't know what to expect for my running future. Help!" –Jodi

Low back pain patients who see PT first spend less

Patients with low back pain who see a physical therapist first spend less on care and have a lower risk of being prescribed opioids<br>Low back pain (LBP) is the most common painful condition in the U.S. Recent statistics have shown that about 25% of the population has reported being affected by LBP for at least one full day within the past three months, and LBP is therefore also listed as the number one contributor to years lived with a disability in the…

"Text Neck" and How To Avoid It

There is a new medical condition sweeping the nation, including the Corridor. Our grandparents never had to worry about this ... READ MORE »

Why this physician wanted to be a head and neck surgeon

I have loved my work even on the many days when I have found it overwhelming.

Social Security Disability Benefits for Back Pain and Spine Immobility (Page 1)

How Does the Social Security Administration Decide if I Qualify for Disability Benefits for Back Pain or Spine Impairments<br>If you have a spine disorder that limits movement or causes chronic back pain, Social Security disability benefits may be available. To determine whether you are disabled by your back pain, or other spinal problems, the Social Security Administration first considers whether your back problems are severe…

How to Deal With Elbow Pain

Guidelines highlight importance of exercises for chronic neck pain

Many treatments are available for this extremely common condition<br>Chronic neck pain is defined as pain in the upper region of the spine that persists for more than three months. All forms of neck pain are common, but it is estimated that 14.3% of the U.S. population currently has chronic neck pain. Numerous treatments are available for chronic neck pain, including physical therapy and active exercise…

Pain Meds and Workplace Safety: What You Need to Know

According to studies, 25% of US employees have improperly used prescription paid meds. The impact of drugs in the workplace causes significant risk.

What does a pain physician think about the movie, Cake?

I thought Cake was a very good movie for general audiences, and a great movie for pain patients and pain care providers.

What You Say To Someone With Chronic Pain And What They Hear