Approximately 76 million people suffer from chronic pain in the United States today. That is one in every four Americans. Lasting longer than 24 hours at a time, chronic pain contributes to a number of health concerns and is the number one reason for long-term disability today. Pain medicines can … [Read more...] about Advances in the Treatment of Chronic Pain
Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease
Retired NBA Power Forward Brian Grant built a successful career in major league basketball with five teams; the Sacramento Kings, Portland Trail Blazers, Miami Heat, Los Angeles Lakers and the Phoenix Suns. Drafted in the first round, as the eighth overall pick, he was a stellar athlete who was … [Read more...] about Living Well with Parkinson’s Disease
Technological Advances Helping Phantom Limb Pain Sufferers
Phantom limb pain, or pain that feels like it is coming from a body part that is no longer there, was once thought to be a purely psychological phenomenon. Excruciating at times, the pain can be stabbing or shooting, squeezing or even burning in nature. Phantom limb pain should not be confused with … [Read more...] about Technological Advances Helping Phantom Limb Pain Sufferers
Dr. Ellis Talks Pain
Chronic pain is often more than just a localized issue; it is a complex signal processed by the brain and nervous system. In this video, Dr. Marc Ellis explains how our clinical approach identifies where these pain signals may be misfiring. By utilizing targeted neurological exercises and … [Read more...] about Dr. Ellis Talks Pain