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Understanding How Autumn Weather Affects Chronic Pain

Understanding How Autumn Weather Affects Chronic Pain

Autumn has arrived! When leaves begin to change and there's a distinct crisp coolness in the air, there's no mistaking it: autumn is in full force. While many look forward to cozy sweaters, pumpkin lattes and vibrant foliage, for others this season brings more than...

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The Impacts of Pain Management on Quality of Life

The Impacts of Pain Management on Quality of Life

Chronic pain can significantly impact an individual's quality of life, affecting their physical, emotional, and social well-being. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), chronic pain affects approximately 50 million people in the United States, leading to...

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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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