How Acute and Chronic Pain are Different

acute and chronic pain

When it comes to your pain, there are two different types of pain: acute and chronic. All pain is uncomfortable, unwanted, and unpleasant. No matter the type of pain, it can range from mild to severe and all pain has the ability to reduce your quality of life and prevent you from living the life you deserve. The main difference … Read More

Nerve Blocks for Pain Management

nerve blocks for chronic pain

Often, a group of nerves – called a plexus or ganglion – causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific injection that blocks the pain signal from reaching the brain.  This is called a nerve block.    Nerve blocks are injections used to treat chronic pain when ineffective medications or … Read More

Holidays & Chronic Pain Patient

Chronic Pain Patient

In today’s post, we’ll explain how the winter holidays can affect chronic pain and how to manage it so you can enjoy your holidays this season.