What are some good treatments of myofascial pain?
Pain specialists approach myofascial pain treatment using a multi-disciplinary approach. Myofascial release includes massages at home, medical massages, and specific
Pain physician & PhD statistician
Pain specialists approach myofascial pain treatment using a multi-disciplinary approach. Myofascial release includes massages at home, medical massages, and specific
Because pain is so deeply wired in the brain as a danger signal, patients with pain often avoid touching or
Patients struggling with chronic pain find it difficult to engage in exercises. Yet research shows that physical activities is one
Sleep is a key contributor to chronic pain. Impaired sleep worsens pain, which in turn prevents patients from getting restful
For chronic pain conditions, gabapentinoids (gabapentin & pregabalin) are often first-line treatments because of their effectiveness & safety. They bind
CGRP plays a key role in central chronic pain by mediating “neurogenic inflammation”. In this process, sensory nerves which usually
Several pain medications require the liver enzyme CYP2D6 to become active. But some herbal supplements & medications can interfere with
The liver enzyme CYP3A4 is the key body mechanism for metabolizing pain medications. Patients who take pain medications must be
While the science of nutrition continues to evolve, I have seen many patients with pain profoundly improve after making one
Small sensory nerves throughout the body gather information & interact with the body directly. This nerve-body interface underlies many diseases.