Tag Archives: pain

Why pain relief yoga

I recently met with one of my students for a private yoga session to address her continued experience of chronic pain. For this student, a combination of age-related changes to her spine and musculoskeletal system, as well as ongoing side effects from past chemotherapy, have conspired to result in chronic low back, hip, and leg… Read More »

When is joint pain arthritis

Before visiting the doctor, keep track of your symptoms for a few weeks, noting what is swollen and pai, arthritis, for how jjoint and what helps ease the symptoms. The pain of OA, which often progresses from a sharp, intermittent pain to a joint aching, worsens when movement and eases with rest. Here are some… Read More »

Chest pain and leg pain: Are they connected?

Leg pain and chest pain do not typically occur together. However, there is a connection between leg pain and heart health, so a person may experience both of these symptoms at the same time. If a person is experiencing chest pain, they should seek medical attention immediately as it may indicate a heart attack. In… Read More »

The pain score must go. Here’s why.

One of the most important purposes of a physician is to alleviate pain and suffering. Pain is the most common symptom prompting an emergency department (ED) visit. Emergency physicians are responsible for managing both acute pain and acute exacerbations of chronic pain resulting from a broad array of illnesses and injuries. It has been shown… Read More »

Regenerative Medicine for Nerve and Neuropathic Pain

Dr. Matthew Cook is a former anesthesiologist who became a regenerative medicine specialist and founder of BioReset Medical1 in Campbell, California. In this interview, we discuss several novel therapies offered there, which can be next to impossible to find elsewhere. “I went to medical school and did an anesthesiology residency at University of California San… Read More »