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20Jan, 2020
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MLK Day

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Today Our Clinic honors the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and values his legacy of strength, compassion, and courage.
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18Jan, 2020
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Addiction Myths

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Addiction Myths Understanding addiction is the first step toward healing. But unfortunately, addiction myths abound, unnecessarily confusing and frustrating people who struggle with a drug or alcohol dependency, including their loved ones and physicians. Below you’ll find three of the most common and dangerous addiction myths. But we hope you’ll further explore our Addiction Resources section for more information on the components of this disease and how to successfully treat it. Myth: Addiction is not treatable.Fact: You can treat addiction. Too often, people who are suffering from addiction feel as if there […]
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17Jan, 2020
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Concierge versus the traditional treatment center

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Concierge versus the traditional treatment centerAs you can see, it can be far easier and more pleasant to work with a kind, caring, compassionate and empathetic concierge doctor for your substance abuse addiction treatment program. Going to rehab can be the right decision in particularly complex cases. Yet, for many patients with opiate addiction, concierge treatment is the ideal solution. You get to live and home and continue with your daily life. Therapy can be done in-office or even by telemedicine. Doctor visits can be scheduled at your convenience. And, […]
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16Jan, 2020
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My pain is not ‘all in my head; why was I referred to a psychologist?

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My pain is not ‘all in my head;why was I referred to a psychologist?Pain is generally not caused by stress or by emotions. However, stress, anxiety, and feelings such as worry, frustration, depression, or anger can make the physical pain seem even worse. Unfortunately, the very fact that a person has frequent or long lasting pain can by itself be stressful. Pain can also have a negative effect on other parts of a person’s life, which may lead to increased stress. Over time the person may begin to experience feelings […]
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15Jan, 2020
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What is biofeedback and how it can help my pain?

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Many pain problems are aggravated by excessive muscle tension which can strain joints, restrict blood vessels, and irritate nerves in addition to causing muscle strain. Learning to relax affected muscles can help alleviate the pain. However, most people are not aware of excess muscle tension because it feels “normal” to them. Biofeedback is a technique used to help people become aware of muscle tension and then learn to relax the affected muscles. Small sensors that measure muscle tension are placed on the skin over the affected area. Information from the […]
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14Jan, 2020
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The Sinclair Method: Using Naltrexone For Alcoholism

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The Sinclair Method: Using Naltrexone For Alcoholism The Sinclair Method created by Dr. John David Sinclair and publicized by actress Claudia Christian. Why did we forget about Naltrexone? In the practice of medically-assisted treatment for alcoholism and opioid addiction, naltrexone is rarely prescribed. Yet, several decades ago, naltrexone was promoted as the solution to alcoholism. Somehow, doctors stopped talking about it and stopped prescribing it over the years. Now, thanks to Dr. Sinclair and Claudia Christian, we are talking about it again. While there are controversial elements to Dr. Sinclair’s […]
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14Jan, 2020
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Your weight affects your recovery

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Your weight affects your recovery If you are carrying around an extra 20 pounds or more it only makes sense that a sensible weight loss program will help. But remember there are overweight people without spine pain. Right now it is more important that you focus on your exercise program and your medicines.
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13Jan, 2020
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Georgia Medical Marijuana Card Update.

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Important update update for our Medical Marijuana patients 2020. Please note that we have restarted doing evaluations for Georgia Medical Marijuana Card. We recommend that you come to the clinic between the hours of 1 PM and 3 PM, Monday to Friday with your ID and medical records which show that you qualify for the Georgia medical marijuana card.  Your medical records must have the diagnosis which will qualify you for the card in the state of Georgia. Please do not call the clinic. We will review your medical records […]
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13Jan, 2020
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Why my meds are not working?

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Why my meds are not working? All medicines require up to 2 weeks to develop a consistent level in your bloodstream. No changes will be made unless you are having uncomfortable side effects. Not everyone responds to the same medicines and it may take a month or more to find the right the ones that help you. Take all your physician prescribed medicines. Remember to keep doing your exercises during this period.
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12Jan, 2020
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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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