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Telling Your Pain Story

May 1, 2012 By

telling your pain storyIf you suffer from fibromyalgia or any other kind of pain, telling your story can really help you to cope with your pain, and can help your doctor to understand what is going on. There is even a new smartphone app out that helps you track your pain, as described below. You can bring the data from this app to our doctors here at Pain Management Atlanta so we can better understand what is causing your pain.

Fibromyalgia, Back Pain, Headaches Top the List of Conditions Tracked with My …
Key findings from the survey: * 42% of users are tracking Back Pain 40% of users are tracking Migraines or Headaches. 38% of users are tracking Fibromyalgia. 59% of users are tracking more than one chronic condition. 15% of users are tracking more five …
www.sfgate.com

Are you suffering from pain of any kind? Come by Pain Management Atlanta today and tell us your story. We will do all in our power to get you back on the path to better health!

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Financial Stress, Pain, and Your Health

April 30, 2012 By

stress and painResearch shows that financial stress can, and often does, lead to health problems. People with monetary worries have an increased risk of suffering from heart attacks, back pain, ulcers and migraines, among other ailments. While this news is by no means surprising, the true toll that this can take on your health can be.

Those who stressed over debt were twice as likely to have heart attacks as those who did not have this concern. Furthermore, polling revealed that twenty-seven percent of people with high financial stress reported ulcers or digestive problems, but only eight percent of people without financial worries reported these conditions. These results were mirrored in those who suffered from migraines, back pain, and muscle tension.

There was, however, an upside to this study: people who take steps to gain control of their finances can decrease their stress and thereby their risk for the conditions associated with it.

Are you suffering from pain or other health problems because of stress? If so, come and see us at Pain Management Atlanta! Let us help you get back on the path to better health.

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Chronic Pain – More Common Than You Think

April 28, 2012 By

chronic painIf you are suffering from chronic pain, you are not alone. As the article below discusses, over 50 of adults in the US had some type of chronic pain last year. However, much of it goes unreported and untreated, which can lead to worse and more permanent damage. We can help here at Pain Management Atlanta!

Chronic pain common in American adults
WASHINGTON, April 28 (UPI) — Nearly half of all adult Americans lived with chronic pain of one type or another last year, a survey found. One-third of US adults in their mid-50s and older have chronic neck or back pain, while a similar percentage have …
www.upi.com

Are you suffering from chronic pain? Come and see us at Pain Management Atlanta so we can get you back on the path to better health!

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Migraine Pain And “Brainfreeze”

April 27, 2012 By

migraine-AtlantaMost of us have experienced the shock and subsequent pain of “brain freeze” at one time or another, but did you know that this type of pain might offer clues into more serious kinds of headaches, like migraines? A group of researchers in the United States recently induced brain freezes in a group of adults to study the responses triggered. They found that as the cold sensation was experienced in the brain, blood flow to the area increased. If you are suffering from migraines, Pain Management Atlanta can help!

This increase in blood flow is likely the cause of the pain associated with brain freezes. Scientists speculate that this response occurs because the brain is a closed system that is very sensitive to temperature changes, and changes in blood flow are a way to regulate temperature. A similar response is seen at the start of migraines, so if these findings are confirmed by further studies, new migraine treatments may focus on controlling blood flow in the brain.

Are you experiencing migraines in the Atlanta area? Our pain specialists at Pain Management Atlanta can help you find the best treatment to help you get on the path to a life with less pain. Call us today at 678-666-2040 or just come by – we can often take walk-ins before noon!

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Exercise Injuries

April 26, 2012 By

exercise injuriesIt is a widely known and well-researched fact that exercise is an important part of any healthy lifestyle. However, if done improperly, exercise can actually do more damage than good. For example, a high impact exercise like jogging can put unnecessary stress on your joints, or aggravate old injuries. If you experience joint pain after beginning a high impact exercise routine, consider switching to low impact options like swimming. At Pain Management Atlanta, we can help you with any exercise injuries you might have!

Weight lifting can also cause a significant amount of damage if not performed correctly. The two causes of most weight lifting injuries are poor posture, and using weights that are too heavy. Bad weight lifting habits can cause injuries to the spinal disks, joints, and muscles.

A final risk of exercise is the toll it can take on your heart. Exercising too frequently can cause subtle, but lasting, damage to the heart. Overall, exercise is a beneficial and important addition for everyone. Just make sure to add it after talking to a physician to ensure you are avoiding potential risks.

Have you suffered from any types of exercise injuries? If so, we can help at Pain Management Atlanta! Give us a call today at 678-666-2040 to get back on the path to better health!

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Knee Pain – Many Types, Many Treatments

April 25, 2012 By

knee pain doctorKnee pain is extremely common. In fact, probably every single person in the Atlanta area reading this post has had knee pain at some point in their lives. While it may be common, it has many causes, and it is important for you to seek the advice of a medical professional to find out exactly what is causing the pain in your knees and how to deal with it. The article below goes into some of the many causes of pain in the knees. At Pain Management Atlanta, we can help diagnose your knee pain!

Knee pain, though common, can signal several ailments
Q: Is pain directly under my kneecap anything to be concerned about? A: Knee pain is fairly common and can affect people of all ages. Your pain could be the result of an injury or could be a more serious medical condition. Runner’s knee: Pain directly …
www.chicagotribune.com

Are you suffering from knee pain in the Atlanta area? If so, give us a call today at Pain Management Atlanta! We can help you find out what is causing your pain and get you on the right treatment regimen as soon as possible.

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Healthcare Providers Focusing More on Quality of Life

April 18, 2012 By

healthcare providersThings are changing in how medical professionals are delivering care.

Traditionally medical providers focused on decreasing mortality rates by focusing on controlling problems that would lead to death in patients with chronic illnesses.

However more doctors are also beginning to look into how patients are affected in their quality of life by their health.

Doctors are starting to ask patients how they feel from day to day so that they can find treatments that will help the patient to improve their daily lives and routines

Doctors are asking questions like “Is your health condition affecting your life from day to day?” and “Is it hard to do your daily routine with your health problems?”

These sort of questions are important for health care providers to help patients who suffer from chronic pain.

In the edition of Population Health Management that was released in February, a study linked over all well-being with less trips to the emergency room and patients requiring less hospitalizations.

At Pain Management Atlanta, we have always had your quality of life as our focus. Call us today at 678-666-2040 or come by so that we can get you on the path to a life with less pain today!

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Pain Management and Botox

April 17, 2012 By

pain managementTen years ago, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Botox for the treatment of wrinkles, but how does Botox work to alleviate pain? Is it even possible?

Simply put, Botox forces your muscles to relax, and because of this property it has been used to treat chronic migraines, arthritis, back pain, and nerve pain. As with any treatment, Botox can cause adverse reactions. These range from mild bruising at the injection site, muscle weakness, nausea, and indigestion, to more serious issues like difficulty swallowing and breathing, which occur when the Botox spreads beyond the injection site into other areas of the body.

If you’re ready to try Botox for pain relief, consider the following recommendation from The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery: go to a pain specialist rather than your local plastic surgeon and ask them if it is the right choice for you. Higher dosages of Botox are used to treat pain than are used in cosmetic surgery, and it may not be right for you.

If you need relief from any type of pain, come and see us today at Pain Management Atlanta! We can diagnose your problem and recommend the proper pain procedure for your specific needs!

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Headaches? Come See Our Chiropractor!

March 25, 2012 By

headache chiropractic atlantaDid you know that chiropractic is not just for your back? It can also be great to help relieve headaches! The manipulation of the spine has been shown in numerous studies to help with relieving many people’s headaches. The article below discusses this connection in more detail.

Chiropractic Helps Headaches
What do you do when you suffer from a headache? Do you grit your teeth and bare it? Lie down and take a nap? Pop a pill and hope the pain goes away? There is a better alternative. It’s called chiropractic. Research shows that spinal manipulation – the …
www.ourcoloradonews.com

Having headaches? We have a great chiropractor here in Atlanta to serve you! Call us today at 678-666-2040 to schedule an appointment!

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Chiropractic – More Than Just Back Pain

March 14, 2012 By

chiropractic-AtlantaDid you know that our chiropractor in Atlanta can do much more than simply adjust your back and help releive yor nack and back pain? Of course, working on the back and neck is the most common form of treatment that our chiropractor offers; however, we can do much more. We can help you deal with headaches and even counsel you on your diet and nutrition. The article below discusses many of the treatments that chiropractors offer.

Chiropractic is more than headache relief, spinal adjustments
Can you tell me what I could gain with chiropractic adjustment and what I can expect when I go to a Doctor of Chiropractics? I have never been to a chiropractor. Can you tell me what I could gain with chiropractic adjustment and what I can expect when …
www.superiortelegram.com

If you are looking for a chiropractor here in Georgia, give us a call today at Pain Management Atlanta! We can often take walk-ins before lunchtime, and we are open on Saturday!

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