Vitamin D and Pain Management Go outside! You may be surprised to learn that some chronic pain can be due to a Vitamin D deficiency. There are several studies now showing that cases of chronic pain, such as fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome, can actually be a misdiagnosis of Vitamin D deficiency. [...]
Sleep Hygiene and Pain Management Have you ever heard of the term sleep hygiene? It is a term that describes how important it is to put yourself in the best position to sleep and rest every night, and for pain management and treatment, it means we need to prioritize sleep in our [...]
Pain Management: Therapy Dog for Neuropathy A dog may not only stave off loneliness but can provide help with basic tasks to neuropathy patients and their caregivers. For neuropathy patients, dogs can complement the emotional support and service provided by a caregiver in many instances. Growing up, we always had a family dog. Even before my [...]
How Losing Weight Can Help With Pain When thinking of ways to reduce pain, one area that gets overlooked, is weight management. Although the pain relief may not be noticed for some time, the benefits could be well worth it. Research is showing a strong connection between being overweight and pain severity. This is a [...]
Pain Management in Cold Weather Author: Nicole Platt Patient Advocate, Pain Relief Clinic MD Increased Pain in Winter We all know rain and cold weather bring more pain to our bodies, especially when we have chronic pain and discomfort. Georgia’s unpredictable weather can certainly catch us off guard. They say “If you don’t [...]
Should I keep my doctor's appointment during the holidays? Author: Nicole Platt Patient Advocate, Pain Relief Clinic MD Keeping Holiday Pain Management Appointments Juggling doctors appointments, shopping, cleaning, and visitors can sometimes make keeping a pain management appointment taxing. The holidays are a time of enjoyment and making connections. We want our patients feeling [...]
Am I safe going to my pain management appointment? You have a lot on your mind these days - your pain and your concerns over the pandemic - and that matters to us. During these trying times regarding Covid-19, people wonder if it is safe to keep their appointments with their pain management [...]
Delayed Pain and Injuries from Auto Accidents Author: Nicole Platt Patient Advocate, Pain Relief Clinic MD Approximately every 10 seconds someone in the U.S. is injured in a motor vehicle accident, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Thankfully, most accidents are not fatal, but even minor ones can create long-term anxiety [...]
With Chronic Pain Management, Attitude Matters Author: Nicole Platt Patient Advocate, Pain Relief Clinic MD How Attitude Effects Pain Management Pain Relief Clinic, MD's approach to pain management largely depends on what’s causing the pain. When it’s a byproduct of an ongoing health condition, our focus is finding a good pain management strategy to [...]
