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DEA Holds 22nd National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Prevent Addiction and Reduce Overdose Deaths
posted: Apr. 25, 2022.

DEA is making communities safer and healthier by helping the public safely dispose of unneeded controlled substances to reduce opioid addiction. WASHINGTON, DC – The Drug Enforcement Administration will host its Read more
Workmen Compensation and You
posted: Mar. 14, 2022.

If you are injured or become sick while working you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. Workers' compensation can cover medical expenses incurred by a work-related injury or illness, as Read more
Is Botox Right for Me?
posted: Feb. 28, 2022.

When people think about Botox they often think of it as an anti-aging treatment that can smooth away wrinkles and fine lines, but Botox is so much more than just Read more
Majority of U.S. adults with chronic pain use nonopioid management techniques
posted: Feb. 15, 2022.

Majority of U.S. adults with chronic pain use nonopioid management techniques, data indicate HealthDay (2/7) reports "adults with chronic pain use a variety of pain management strategies, including opioids, but the Read more
What Is EMG?
posted: Feb. 11, 2022.

Electromyography or EMG is a diagnostic test that can help a pain management specialist better evaluate the overall function of the muscles and nerves of the body. Through this test, Read more
Treating Your Migraines and Headaches
posted: Jan. 26, 2022.

Your head is throbbing. You can’t concentrate at work. You wish you could just close the door to your office and lie down. Does this scenario sound familiar? It might Read more
The Truth About Acupuncture
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.

So, you’ve heard about acupuncture but you’re not quite sure you understand what it is and how it works. Perhaps you’ve heard about it from a friend who swears by Read more
What Is Scar Deactivation?
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.

From undergoing surgery to a traumatic injury, there are many reasons that a person may develop a scar. A scar is a thickened area of tissue that develops as part Read more
Treating Lumbar Facet Joint Pain
posted: Dec. 10, 2021.

Within the spine are a series of joints that connect the 33 vertebrae. These joints are known as facet joints and their job is to help the spine move properly Read more
Treating Your Fibromyalgia
posted: Dec. 02, 2021.

You’re in constant pain and you’re not sure why. Even your doctors are stumped. This is an all-too-common occurrence for someone living with fibromyalgia. Despite this, millions of Americans have Read more
Chronic Lower Back Pain
posted: Nov. 15, 2021.

Are you living with chronic back pain? If so, you certainly aren’t alone; however, finding the source of your back pain isn’t always simple, and many people find themselves facing Read more
Prolotherapy: Review with background history, mechanism of action, and current evidence
posted: Nov. 10, 2021.

Prolotherapy is a type of therapy that involves injections of an irritant solution into joints, tendons or ligaments to spur an inflammatory response that can expedite healing in damaged tissues.1–3 Read more
DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Brings in nearly 745,000 Pounds of Unneeded Medications, Continues Fight against Opioid Epidemic
posted: Nov. 03, 2021.

WASHINGTON, DC – The Drug Enforcement Administration, along with its law enforcement partners, has removed close to 745,000 pounds of unneeded prescriptions from medicine cabinets across the country as part of Read more
What Are Trigger Point Injections?
posted: Oct. 29, 2021.

Trigger points are areas of knotted muscle that are painful or sensitive to the touch. A surprising number of people are dealing with trigger points, and you may not even Read more
DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid Epidemic
posted: Oct. 20, 2021.

DEA Holds National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to Turn the Tide Against the U.S. Opioid EpidemicOn Oct. 23, DEA encourages Americans to safely dispose of unneeded medications that too Read more
What Is Regenerative Medicine?
posted: Oct. 12, 2021.

These days, people are looking for the latest and most advanced treatment options to help improve chronic pain, repair injuries and promote faster healing. Regenerative medicine offers advanced treatments that Read more