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(Scottsdale, AZ)….With the rising popularity of video sites and the free exchange of videos worldwide, an ever-increasing number of teens are engaging in dangerous daredevil activities. Although some of these videos can be entertaining, the fleeting glory of “outdoing” one’s peers does not compare to the pain of ill-advised injury. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “fails” (i.e., daredevil acts gone wrong)… Read More »Leading Scottsdale pain management physician cautions teens: Popular daredevil stunts lead to an alarming number of injuries annually

(Scottsdale, AZ)…Those who are prone to depression have a particularly difficult time during the holidays. Whether depression stems from unrealistic expectations, overextending oneself financially or the inability to see loved ones, if physical pain is added to the equation, the results can be dire. The physical impact of chronic pain is readily apparent. However, the mental impact can be no less devastating – not just… Read More »CHRONIC PAIN INCREASES HOLIDAY DEPRESSION: HOW PAIN IMPACTS SELF-IMAGE AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

(Scottsdale, AZ)…On Veteran’s Day, we take time to pay tribute to those who risked life and limb in defense of our country. We also recognize that these individuals carry with them the mental burdens of war. However, few of us realize that military veterans are also far more likely to suffer from chronic pain than their civilian counterparts. According to the Veteran’s Health Administration, more… Read More »Lifelong Sacrifices of Military Veterans include Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

The commonly performed epidurals are fraught with overt and hidden dangers. What is an epidural injection? An epidural injection is an injection in the spine outside the layers of the spinal cord and is performed with a large-bore needle. A sizable amount of hydrocortisone from 500 mg to 750 mg is injected. The most common indication for epidural injection is pain in the spinal area… Read More »Hazards Of Epidurals