You are not alone! Millions of Americans are plagued with chronic pain. Some studies say one in two adults are living in chronic pain that lasts somewhere from three months to several years. The most common is joint pain, followed by lower back, head and nerve, and neck and shoulder pain. Chronic pain wreaks havoc on lifestyle, performance and overall wellness at alarming rates in our families and communities. Chronic pain rarely has a single silver bullet solution. Instead, we see that … [Read more...] about Using Infrared Sauna Therapy for Pain Relief
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Managing Pain in Northern Arizona
We’ve all felt it: a twist here, a pull there or a twinge when moving too quickly, too forcefully or too awkwardly. This troubling pinch in the back, shoulder, neck, arm or leg could progress toward a lengthening battle with debilitating pain. That’s when your primary care physician can refer you to Northern Arizona Pain Institutes (NAPI) to get your life back. Leading pain management efforts at NAPI’s Prescott, Flagstaff and Show Low offices is Robert J. Brownsberger M.D., whose … [Read more...] about Managing Pain in Northern Arizona
Surviving, Thriving in Cold Weather with Chronic Pain
Have you ever wondered why as soon as the temperature outside begins to drop, your body begins to ache more? As the colder weather settles in, it also moves into our bones and joints. For people suffering from arthritis and other inflammatory conditions, cold weather and lower barometric pressure mean increase in pain, stiffness of joints and a constant feeling of cold. This happens because the inflammation in our joints (hips, knees, hands, feet, elbows and shoulders) can swell, and the … [Read more...] about Surviving, Thriving in Cold Weather with Chronic Pain
The Path to Managing Pain
Riding a horse … hiking a mountain … climbing a flight of stairs, chronic pain can restrict people from their favorite activities as well as their day-to-day routines. Steven R. Galper, M.D., Pain Medicine Physician, Psychiatrist and Neurologist at YRMC PhysicianCare, taps into this as he works with people experiencing chronic pain. Getting to know the patient and his or her journey is critical to addressing chronic pain, according to Dr. Galper. He draws on the advice of the founding father … [Read more...] about The Path to Managing Pain