In addition to being detrimental to one’s posture, prolonged sitting can also cause or exacerbate back pain and muscle strains. Perhaps even more troublesome is the possibility of…
Charles M. Zelen, DPM, FACFAS, discusses some of the challenges of producing EpiFix, a leading dehydrated Human Amnion/Chorion Membrane (dHACM) allograft. MiMedx, the creator of EpiFix, has developed…
Steroids are commonly prescribed for patients who suffer from lower back and leg pain caused by a herniated disc. But how well do these anti-inflammatory medications actually work?…
Martin Lee, director, Project CBD, talks about the JAMA article that highlights the 25 percent decrease in overdose deaths from opiates in states where medical marijuana is legal. According…
Martin Lee, director, Project CBD talks about the medical benefits of cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is the non-psychoactive compound in cannabis, and can serve as an effective therapy for cardiovascular disease,…
People who develop fibromyalgia may complain of fatigue, memory problems and disturbances with sleep and mood. Fibromyalgia is often hard to diagnose and treat because there is not…
Patients with critical illness often experience pain and other stresses that put them at risk for developing psychiatric illnesses. These include anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and depression. A…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, explains that leaving an “invisible toolbox” for patients with chronic pain syndrome may help them in the…
Bruce Singer, Psy.D., Program Director, Chronic Pain and Recovery Center, Silver Hill Hospital, delves into the cognitive distortion involved in chronic pain syndrome. He recommends patients find their “black duck”…