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Lower Back Pain That's Worse in Cold Weather

Lower Back Pain That's Worse in Cold Weather
If you feel like your lower back pain is worse in the winter, you aren’t imagining it. Discover how cold weather affects back pain and explore available remedies to help keep it well-managed.
Nov 18th, 2025
Why Sitting Can Make Sciatica Worse

Why Sitting Can Make Sciatica Worse
Has your sciatica been worse than usual, especially after long periods of sitting? Learn more about the impact that prolonged sitting has on your lower back and why a sedentary lifestyle increases your risk factors for sciatica.
Oct 3rd, 2025
How Long Does Suboxone Treatment Actually Take?

How Long Does Suboxone Treatment Actually Take?
Ready to overcome your dependence on opioids? Learn how Suboxone® therapy works in the treatment of opioid use disorder and how long you can expect to take the medication on your path to recovery.
Sep 1st, 2025
5 Migraine-Triggering Foods to Avoid

5 Migraine-Triggering Foods to Avoid
Eliminating certain foods from your diet might be an effective way to stop a migraine before it starts. In this month’s post, we explore the connection between specific foods and migraine pain.
Aug 1st, 2025
Why Herniated Disc Pain Feels Worse When You Sit

Why Herniated Disc Pain Feels Worse When You Sit
On average, roughly three million Americans are diagnosed with a herniated disc each year. Learn how a herniated disc develops and why it hurts so much when you’re either sitting or lying down.
Jul 14th, 2025
Do Muscle and Nerve Pain Feel Different?

Do Muscle and Nerve Pain Feel Different?
Pain is how your body alerts you that something is wrong, but it isn’t always easy to identify the source of pain. Learn more about the similarities and differences between nerve and muscle pain. 
Jun 2nd, 2025
4 Types of Neck Pain That Respond Well to Injections

4 Types of Neck Pain That Respond Well to Injections
When chronic neck pain interferes with your day-to-day life and pain medicines are no longer working, it may be time to try steroid injections. Learn how injection therapy works and which conditions respond best to this minimally invasive treatment.
May 1st, 2025

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) and Its Role in Pain Relief
When you’re limited by chronic pain and inflammation but want to curb your use of medications, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy may be the ideal next step. Learn how PRP helps you heal from the inside out to ease pain and other symptoms.
Apr 1st, 2025
How Do Spinal Cord Stimulators Work to Ease Pain?

How Do Spinal Cord Stimulators Work to Ease Pain?
Spinal cord stimulation may be the solution you’re seeking to manage chronic pain in the back, neck, and legs when nothing else is working. Learn how stimulators work and what conditions may qualify you for this innovative treatment.
Mar 1st, 2025
How Custom Orthotics Help Plantar Fasciitis Pain

How Custom Orthotics Help Plantar Fasciitis Pain
When heel pain prevents you from being active, it’s time to consider the benefits of custom orthotics. Learn how this noninvasive treatment can relieve pain and keep it from coming back.
Dec 10th, 2024

How Can Botox Treat Migraines?
Botox therapy may be the solution you need to treat and prevent chronic migraines. Learn how this injectable therapy works to keep you pain-free when medications aren’t enough.
Aug 1st, 2024
How Can Suboxone Treat My Opioid Addiction?

How Can Suboxone Treat My Opioid Addiction?
If you’re one of the 2.1 million Americans who are battling an opioid addition, Suboxone® therapy can help you beat it. Learn how the same drug can also be an effective part of your pain management plan.
Jul 19th, 2024
Can Physical Therapy Treat My Sciatica?

Can Physical Therapy Treat My Sciatica?
When you’re looking for nonsurgical solutions to sciatica pain, physical therapy may be what you need for lasting pain relief. Learn how physical therapy works and when to consider it as part of your pain management plan.
Jun 2nd, 2024

4 Lifestyle Changes that Reduce Sciatica Pain
When even simple movements cause shooting sciatica pain in your lower back and legs, it may be time to make important lifestyle changes. Learn about four sciatica-reducing strategies you can start using now.
Apr 8th, 2024
Encouraging Facts About Your Spondylosis Diagnosis

Encouraging Facts About Your Spondylosis Diagnosis
It can feel overwhelming to be diagnosed with a chronic spine condition like spondylosis. The good news is that with today’s options for pain management, you can continue to live an active life without persistent neck or back pain.
Mar 19th, 2024

How to Determine (and Manage) Your Migraine Triggers
Your lifestyle may play a bigger part in your migraine headaches than you realize. Learn more about five common migraine triggers, so you can make necessary changes to avoid them and prevent a migraine attack.
Feb 1st, 2024

5 Treatments for a Herniated Disc
When back or neck pain from a herniated disc is chronic, your day-to-day life can suffer greatly. Find out more about the nonsurgical options available to relieve pain, tingling, numbness, and other symptoms of a damaged spinal disc.
Jan 25th, 2024
 My Back Hurts But I Don't Want to Take Medication

 My Back Hurts But I Don't Want to Take Medication
Dependence on certain medications can ultimately cause more complications in your life than the chronic pain you’re treating. Learn about six medication-free strategies you can use to manage back pain, so you can live an independent, active life. 
Dec 14th, 2023
Is Suboxone a Safe Treatment for Getting Off Opioids?

Is Suboxone a Safe Treatment for Getting Off Opioids?
If you want to overcome dependence on opioids, but you’re facing a number of difficulties, including the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms, learn how Suboxone therapy works to help you break the cycle of addiction to painkillers and illegal opioid drugs.
Jul 13th, 2023

How to Manage Plantar Fasciitis Pain at Home
Plantar fasciitis-related heel pain can limit what you’re able to do in your day-to-day life. Learn some strategies you can use at home right now to ease pain and prevent it from getting worse..
Jun 2nd, 2023

How Lifestyle Changes Can Relieve Your Sciatica
The electric jolts of the back pain or tingling in your legs that sciatica causes can limit your life. Learn what changes you can make, starting now, to ease existing sciatica symptoms and prevent additional complications.
Apr 1st, 2023
Getting the Weight Off Once and for All

Getting the Weight Off Once and for All
A medically supervised weight loss program is one of the most effective strategies you can use to lose weight and keep it off for good. Learn more about common weight loss struggles and what to expect from a physician-guided program.
Mar 14th, 2023
What Can I Do About A Frozen Shoulder?

What Can I Do About A Frozen Shoulder?
Frozen shoulder can be a mysterious condition. Sometimes caused by rotator cuff injuries, it can also affect people with no history of arm trouble. Read on to learn what you can do about a frozen shoulder.
Feb 17th, 2023
Leading Causes of Shoulder Pain

Leading Causes of Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be disabling. You may not be able to reach a glass in the kitchen cabinet or raise your arms to wash your hair. Learn about common causes of shoulder pain and how to treat them.
Dec 11th, 2022
Emsculpt®: Learn About This Noninvasive Butt Lift

Emsculpt®: Learn About This Noninvasive Butt Lift
If you want a tighter butt but aren’t ready for surgery, it's time to learn about the benefits of nonsurgical Emsculpt Neo technology. With Emsculpt, you can firm your butt muscles and take care of unwanted fat deposits at the same time. Learn how.
Nov 8th, 2022
Boost Your Immunity with IV Vitamin Therapy

Boost Your Immunity with IV Vitamin Therapy
If you have a cold you can’t seem to shake, it may be time to consider the benefits of immune-boosting intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy. Learn how infusions of essential nutrients can enhance your immune health.
Oct 10th, 2022
Finish Your Weight Loss Journey with Emsculpt Neo®

Finish Your Weight Loss Journey with Emsculpt Neo®
If daily exercise after weight loss isn’t enough to get the toned muscles you want, it’s time to consider the benefits of Emsculpt Neo. Learn how you can burn fat and build muscle at the same time using one innovative technology.
Sep 4th, 2022
Is Your Diet Making Your Chronic Pain Worse?

Is Your Diet Making Your Chronic Pain Worse?
Everything we put into our body affects our health on some level. If you’re in pain and still eating high-fat, sugar foods, it’s time to take a closer look at your diet. Read on to learn how subtle dietary changes can help.
Aug 7th, 2022
Complications of Untreated Back Pain

Complications of Untreated Back Pain
Chronic back pain can lead to debilitating issues that change the quality of your life. Learn more about what your future may hold if you keep putting off that evaluation for your back pain.
Jul 1st, 2022
5 Ways Migraines Are Different from Other Headaches

5 Ways Migraines Are Different from Other Headaches
Migraines disrupt the lives of more than 35 million Americans, causing an intense head pain that is different from typical headaches. Learn more about migraines and what treatments are available to help you find relief.
Jun 1st, 2022
How Suboxone Can Help Break Opioid Addiction

How Suboxone Can Help Break Opioid Addiction
If you aren’t interested in taking opioids to treat pain because of a fear of addiction, you may be a candidate for treatment with Suboxone®. Learn how Suboxone can manage chronic pain, so you can reduce your reliance on opioids.
Apr 1st, 2022
Is Arthritis Inevitable as I Get Older?

Is Arthritis Inevitable as I Get Older?
Although age plays a role in arthritis, it isn’t the only risk factor to consider. Learn more about what contributes to arthritis and what you can do to lower your risks for arthritis and chronic joint pain.
Mar 3rd, 2022
Are You Worried About a Loved One? We Can Help.

Are You Worried About a Loved One? We Can Help.
Depression affects not only those with the disorder, but everyone they love. If you’re worried about a loved one’s fight against depression, learn how ketamine fusion therapy can help.
Jan 6th, 2022
Is Your Excess Weight Causing Spondylosis?

Is Your Excess Weight Causing Spondylosis?
About one in 20 people have spondylosis, a degenerative spine condition that causes a variety of related issues. Learn more about spondylosis and how your weight can increase your risk for this painful condition.
Dec 3rd, 2021
Using Electromyography to Diagnose Your Lower Back Pain

Using Electromyography to Diagnose Your Lower Back Pain
If chronic pain, tingling, or numbness in your lower back keep you from your favorite activities, don’t put off a diagnosis. Find out how electromyography can identify nerve issues that contribute to your pain, so you can get the right treatment.
Nov 8th, 2021
Solutions for Your Knee Pain

Solutions for Your Knee Pain
If your knee pain is keeping you from the activities you love most, solutions are available that don’t require surgery. Find out how nonsurgical treatments can provide long-lasting relief of knee pain from sports injuries and other conditions.
Oct 20th, 2021
Can Plantar Fasciitis Be Cured?

Can Plantar Fasciitis Be Cured?
About two million Americans seek treatment every year for foot pain related to plantar fasciitis. Learn more about this common pain condition, some of the most widely used treatments, and whether or not it’s curable.
Sep 8th, 2021
The Link Between Your Weight and Plantar Fasciitis

The Link Between Your Weight and Plantar Fasciitis
Being overweight can increase your risk for heel pain. In turn, that pain can make it difficult to lose weight. Find out how to stop plantar fasciitis pain that’s interfering with your weight loss journey.
Aug 11th, 2021

Warning Signs of a Herniated Disc
Ignoring early warning signs of a herniated disc can lead to intense pain, decreased mobility, and long-term complications. Learn more about what causes a herniated disc and how to recognize the symptoms, so you can get the treatment you need.
Jul 14th, 2021

Why You Shouldn’t Suffer Through Migraines
If you’re one of the 35 million Americans suffering in silence with migraines, getting the right treatment can reduce your risk for more serious conditions. Learn about the possible long-term effects of migraines and how to prevent them.
Jun 28th, 2021

Tips for Taking Opioids Safely
An estimated two million people in the United States misuse opioids each year. To reduce your risk for an opioid addiction, it’s important that you follow essential safety tips to use your pain medications correctly.
May 4th, 2021

Managing Opioid Addiction: There Is Hope
The risk for developing an opioid addiction remains high for those who live with chronic pain. Find out how you can overcome an addiction to opioids and still manage chronic pain with Suboxone® therapy.
Apr 1st, 2021

The Link Between Depression and Chronic Pain
The debilitating effects of chronic pain are often made worse by depression. Learn more about the strong connection between chronic pain conditions and depression and how you find long-term relief of both with interventional pain strategies.
Mar 3rd, 2021

Common Migraine Triggers and What to Do About Them
In addition to your genetic history, your lifestyle, diet, and environment all play a role in the occurrence of migraines. Learn more about common migraine triggers and what you can do to find relief.
Feb 4th, 2021

Can a Herniated Disc Cause Spinal Stenosis?
If you suffer with spinal stenosis, then you know how chronic the pain can be. Learn about the many underlying causes of spinal stenosis, its related symptoms, and how you can treat them without surgery.
Jan 1st, 2021

5 Tips for Managing Depression During the Holidays
If you aren’t looking forward to the holidays because of your depressive symptoms, keep reading to learn effective coping techniques to see you through. Also, learn more about the benefits of ketamine infusions for hard-to-treat depression.
Nov 25th, 2020

4 Exercises to Relieve Heel Pain
Preventing heel pain from plantar fasciitis or an injury is possible with simple daily stretches. Learn how to treat existing heel pain and what exercises you can do to improve your mobility.
Oct 15th, 2020

Can Sciatica Recur?
Nobody wants to feel the continuous jolts of shock-like pain in their lower back associated with sciatica. But if you aren’t making the right choices for your spine health, you may be at risk for recurring sciatica.
Sep 10th, 2020

Pain Management Without Narcotics
When you have chronic pain, but worry about the use of pain-relieving narcotics, you may be a candidate for Suboxone® therapy. Learn how Suboxone can be an effective part of your pain management plan without increasing your risk for addiction.
Aug 16th, 2020

Signs of Plantar Fasciitis
A stabbing pain in your heel may be the first sign you have plantar fasciitis. Learn more about this common foot condition and how to recognize the other signs related to plantar fascia damage.
Jul 30th, 2020

What to Do About Chronic Lower Back Pain
Is chronic back pain keeping you from enjoying your favorite activities? Learn how a customized pain management treatment plan can reduce chronic pain in your lower back, so you can live a more active, happy life.
Jun 15th, 2020

The Benefits of Telemedicine
Telemedicine connects you with professional medical care when you need it, without the need for you to leave your house. Learn more about the other benefits of telemedicine services now available.
May 19th, 2020

Physical Therapy for Spondylitis
If inflammatory arthritis in your spine, known as spondylitis, is interfering with your quality of life, you may benefit from nonsurgical treatments like physical therapy. Learn why therapy plays an important role in easing spondylitis pain.
Apr 13th, 2020

8 Common Migraine Triggers
If you experience frequent migraines, awareness of what your triggers are plays an important role in your treatment. Read more about eight of the most common triggers and how they relate to your migraine pain.
Mar 6th, 2020

Breakthrough Ketamine Treatments to Relieve Severe Depression
When antidepressants and talk therapy aren’t resolving symptoms of depression, breakthrough ketamine fusion therapy may be the answer you’re seeking. Find out how ketamine works to control depressive symptoms and restore your quality of life.
Feb 1st, 2020

Your Stiff, Aching Back Could Be a Sign of Spondylosis
Stiffness and pain in your back may be the first indication you have an arthritis-related spinal condition called spondylosis. Learn more about your risk factors for this condition and what your options are for treatment.
Oct 1st, 2019

Are Epidural Steroid Injections Safe?

Are you struggling with low back pain that mocks your every effort at relief? An epidural steroid injection may be just what you need and — spoiler alert — the treatment is quite safe.
Aug 31st, 2019