When will I get better ? No one can answer this with absolute certainty. It takes 8-12 weeks to strengthen your muscles/ligaments and several weeks to regulate your medicines. Stress, anger, hostility and frustration will increase your healing time. You will need to become disciplined with your exercises, medicines, and stress management techniques.
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I have had my pain for months, been treated by my family doctor and I am still in pain. What now? This is very difficult. First, make sure your diagnosis is well established. Then develop a good pain management program to match your particular diagnosis. Such a plan might include any or all of the following: Stretching and strengthening your muscles and ligaments including Physical Therapy (PT) Low impact aerobics such as walking, swimming, stair-climbing machine or stationary bicycle Carefully monitored use of narcotic, non-narcotic and anti-inflammatory medicines Vitamins Spine support such […]
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (sometimes also called Carpal Tunnel or CTS) is a syndrome that occurs when repeated activity causes inflammation within the wrist. The narrowed tunnel of bones and ligaments in the wrist pinches the nerves that reach the fingers and base of the thumb. Initial symptoms usually appear at night. What are the symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?Pain in the wrist area especially in the area of the thumb, index and middle fingersBurning, tingling or numbness in the fingersDifficulty gripping with the hands and fingersDropping things as a result […]
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I have had the surgery and I am still not better?Work with your doctor to develop a good pain management program. An excellent example of why you still hurt after the offending disc has been removed may be related to the “couch on the carpet” tale. When you move your couch off of your carpet there remains a little dent in the carpet. You wonder how long it will take until the carpet returns to normal. There are several factors involved such as how heavy was the couch (or the […]
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Q. What is Myofascial Pain Syndrome? A: Myofascial Pain Syndrome (also known as MPS) is a syndrome where a patient may have muscle pain and spasms in a certain part or region of the body. In many cases, the pain starts after someone has had an incident that hurts the muscles in a certain area, such as neck pain after a car accident. Q. What are the symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome? Muscle pain in a certain area of the body Muscle spasms in this area Feeling pain in other areas […]
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Insomnia and ADHD impact the lives of many people and can lead to seriously complicated health issues. Luckily ADHD and insomnia aren’t immediately life-threatening diseases like other medical conditions, but they can cause major distress and should be handled properly. Keep in mind, if you are experiencing insomnia and ADHD, or just one of the two, you should seek professional medical attention. Here are a few ways to combat these medical conditions. InsomniaMillions of people struggle with sleep disorders and it can lead to extremely stressful and unhealthy lifestyles. The majority […]
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As men age, their bodies stop producing as much of the hormone testosterone. When testosterone levels drop, men can experience a wide range of symptoms. Here are just a few of the ones that family practice physicians say are most common. Low Sex Drive.One of the main reasons men seek out low testosterone treatments is to help them regain their sex drive. Low levels of testosterone not only lead to a disinterest in intercourse, but can also make it difficult for men to achieve an erection. While testosterone does not stimulate […]
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Addiction is a major public health problem in America. Too many people neglect seeking treatment for their addiction for a number of reasons, many of which lead to even worse problems that quickly become unmanageable. By seeking treatment sooner rather than later, you can avoid the negative compounding effects of an addiction to drugs or alcohol. If you have been thinking about pursuing treatment for your addiction but have justified putting it off, here are three reasons to reconsider your decision. Most addictions tend to get worse over time. If […]
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The law protects the relationship between a client and a Physician, and information cannot be disclosed without written permission. Exceptions include: Suspected child abuse or dependant adult or elder abuse, for which I am required by law to report this to the appropriate authorities immediately.If a client is threatening serious bodily harm to another person/s, I must notify the police and inform the intended victim.If a client intends to harm himself or herself, I will make every effort to enlist their cooperation in ensuring their safety. If they do not […]
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HAVEQUESTIONS?We offer a personal service. Your well-being is the most important thing we concentrate on. “My patient has severe pain, but there’s so much pressure to eliminate opiates, what can I do?”“Aren’t there newer injection therapies? Like PRP, stem cells, for arthritis and pain? Do you see patients for this?”“I’ve been to every specialist in the city, no one seems to understand why I have such bad neck pain”“I’ve been taking painkillers for a work injury for years, and now my doctor says she can’t prescribe them anymore, what am […]
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