We have all heard about people whose chronic pain gets worse when temperatures drop or when weather conditions deteriorate. This is a complaint we often hear from people who deal with arthritis, rheumatism, fibromyalgia, and other inflammatory health issues. As one...
Not all medical conditions are fully understood, and many of them cannot be treated to a point we can consider them to be curable. When you are faced with conditions such as complex regional pain syndrome (CPRS), managing pain becomes a priority, but there are also...
As the holiday season approaches and Christmas decorations begin to appear in window displays nationwide, the greatest gift for many this year won’t be material. Ketamine therapy is finally going mainstream and with it, millions worldwide are gaining the gift of...
According to the CDC, about 50 million Americans live with chronic pain—about 20% of the adult population in our country. Chronic pain not only affects a person physically, but also emotionally and mentally, causing irritability, frustration, decreased sleep, and...
Ketamine was first synthesized in 1962 by Professor Calvin L. Stevens, and in 1970 the medication was granted FDA approval as a surgical anesthetic. In the decades that followed, researchers began to uncover the drug’s extraordinary potential to treat mental health...
Chronic pain is one of the most prevalent health issues in the United States, and it is among the most frequent reasons for seeking medical attention. It is estimated that approximately 20% of the population suffers from chronic pain. Opioids are the most commonly...