Talking About Chronic Pain
ople with chronic pain often say that their partner, family, friends, co-workers, or boss don’t seem to understand their pain problem or what it is…
Neuromodulation 101
This article on neuromodulation was provided by the North American Neuromodulation Society (NANS). To learn more, please visit: www.neuromodulation.org Used to manage a variety of recalcitrant…
Advocacy—Creating a Pain Awareness Event
Over 100 million Americans live with chronic pain, and advocates are key to educating others about pain-related issues. In the previous issue, we outlined ten…
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Barby Ingle on CRPS
By definition, cheerleaders are enthusiastic supporters, passionate about their teams and eager to inspire others to action. But when Barby Ingle began battling chronic pain caused by…
Preventing and Recovering from … Overdoing It!
It’s easy to do. You attend a friend’s wedding, visit your sister or simply play with your grandchildren. You’re having a good time but the…
Play An Active Role in Your Healthcare Through Clinical Trials
Never thought about participating in clinical trials? This might change your perspective. Those afflicted with pain or an illness often have a feeling of helplessness – especially…
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Robert Echenberg, MD, FACOG, an expert in chronic pelvic pain (CPP), wants us — all of us — to feel comfortable talking about a topic that’s often…
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Time to Ditch the Flip Flops … For Good!
Last summer we suggested that flip flops may not be the best choice of summer footwear in an online article. This year, sports medicine doctor, Dr. Joseph…
Brian Vickers
It’s a steamy summer afternoon in North Carolina. While racecars roar and whip around the track, NASCAR driver Brian Vickers takes a break to talk…
The Power of Advocacy
It’s been said that there’s strength in numbers—and in order to create change in the pain community, strength could not be more important. Every voice…