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Managing & Treating the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Managing & Treating the Pain of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune condition affecting millions of people across the US and around the world, and can lead to inflammation and pain in joints, leading to stiffness, reduced mobility, and overall decreased quality of life. Comprehensive...

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Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: Common Questions

Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain: Common Questions

Chronic pain can significantly impact one's quality of life, making even the simplest tasks challenging. Fortunately, physical therapy (PT) can be an effective treatment approach for managing chronic pain. However, many people have questions about PT for chronic pain....

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Headache Management: Occipital & Trigeminal Nerve Blocks

Headache Management: Occipital & Trigeminal Nerve Blocks

If you live with chronic headache pain, you are not alone. Recently, the Center for Disease Control reported that 25.5% of men and women, aged 18-44 experience severe headaches. At CPI's Bedford pain and wellness center (in conjunction with our Benbrook location), we...

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Stress & Pain: How to Cope

Stress & Pain: How to Cope

Did you know that a recent study done by Mental Health America revealed that 54% of chronic pain patients screened also experienced severe anxiety? There is a strong correlation between stress and pain. Seeing as April is National Stress Awareness Month, our Benbrook...

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How Arthrograms Can Help with Chronic Joint Pain

How Arthrograms Can Help with Chronic Joint Pain

There are many different types of treatments for helping people with chronic pain. Some of these tools are also helpful in assessing the severity and location of the condition. Arthrograms fall into that category – they can help with the diagnostic process as well as...

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How Your Nutrition Impacts Pain

How Your Nutrition Impacts Pain

Have you ever noticed a spike in your pain levels after you consume certain foods? You’re not imagining things – the foods we consume do have an impact on our pain levels. And, seeing as March is National Nutrition Month, we thought we’d take a moment and share some...

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Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Pain Management

Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Pain Management

In recent years, researchers have discovered many practical applications for hyaluronic acid. This includes everything from wrinkle reduction to chronic pain relief. At CPI, our orthopedic doctors in Benbrook TX (as well as at our Bedford location) often get asked...

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Effective Pain Management Strategies for Lupus

Effective Pain Management Strategies for Lupus

While many of our patients come to our pain clinics seeking solutions for lower back pain or chronic migraines, our Benbrook pain and wellness center (as well as our Bedford location) offer pain management for many conditions. This includes pain management for...

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Understanding the Basics of Bursa Injections

Understanding the Basics of Bursa Injections

If you or a loved one has been recently diagnosed with bursitis, you may be looking for answers regarding non-invasive, safe treatments. One of the top choices our orthopedic doctors in Bedford TX (as well as at our Benbrook clinic) recommend is a bursa injection....

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Living with Fibromyalgia

Living with Fibromyalgia

If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you may find yourself faced with a lot of questions. We understand how unsettling that experience can be. The good news is that getting answers to your questions is not only helpful, but also...

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New Year’s Resolutions for Pain Management Goals

New Year’s Resolutions for Pain Management Goals

The start of a new year always signifies a fresh start. It’s energizing and exciting to consider where we were 365 days ago and where we could be 365 days from now. Our comprehensive pain care team encourages you to take this opportunity to make a few new year’s...

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Opioid Safety Tips for Chronic Pain Management

Opioid Safety Tips for Chronic Pain Management

According to data compiled by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, there were just over 10 million individuals (aged 12 and over) who misused opioid medication in 2019. Misuse of opioid medication is not only dangerous, it can also be deadly. This month,...

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Tips for Preventing Pain While Preparing for the Holidays

Tips for Preventing Pain While Preparing for the Holidays

As those who live with chronic pain can testify – holidays are surprisingly difficult to navigate. The stress, busyness, additional planning, cleaning and more often makes it difficult to enjoy time with family and friends. That’s why our team of chronic pain...

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A Caregiver’s Guide to Dealing with Chronic Pain

A Caregiver’s Guide to Dealing with Chronic Pain

If you are caring for a loved one who lives with chronic pain, chances are you’ve learned a thing or two about dealing with chronic pain. It’s also very likely that – over time – you came to have a better understanding of how to help your loved one effectively and...

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The Basics of Spinal Cord Stimulation

The Basics of Spinal Cord Stimulation

Last month, our team of orthopedic doctors in Benbrook TX (as well as in Bedford) presented information in our blog on Peripheral Nerve Stimulation. This month we’re focusing on another common treatment for chronic pain: Spinal Cord Stimulation. If you or a loved one...

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Rhizotomy: What to Expect

Rhizotomy: What to Expect

One of the top treatments offered at Comprehensive Pain Institute for chronic back pain is a rhizotomy. In order to better familiarize patients with this treatment and its benefits, our Rhizotomy Bedford TX (location also in Benbrook TX), specialists have put together...

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