Approximately 76 million people suffer from chronic pain in the United States today. That is one in every four Americans. Lasting longer than 24 hours at a time, chronic pain contributes to a number of health concerns and is the number one reason for long-term disability today. Pain medicines can … [Read more...] about Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Living Well with Parkinson's Disease
Retired NBA Power Forward Brian Grant built a successful career in major league basketball with five teams; the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. Drafted in the first round, as the eighth overall pick, he was a stellar athlete who was … [Read more...] about Living Well with Parkinson's Disease
Technological Advances Helping Phantom Limb Pain Sufferers
Phantom limb pain, or pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there, was once thought to be a purely psychological phenomenon. Excruciating at times, the pain can be stabbing or shooting, squeezing or even burning in nature. Phantom limb pain should not be confused with … [Read more...] about Technological Advances Helping Phantom Limb Pain Sufferers