If you are living with chronic pain, chances are that you’re aware of the full impact it makes on your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. There’s an equally good chance that your close friends and family don’t have the same level of understanding about that...
Many of us take our knees for granted. This is the joint that allows us to stand, walk, run, bike and move about easily. We rely heavily on our knees to support our bodies throughout most of our everyday activities. At the Comprehensive Pain Institute, a Benbrook Pain...
If you suffer from acute or chronic pain, your doctor may recommend a nerve block injection as a potential solution for temporary pain relief and an improved quality of life. This is a fairly common procedure in the world of pain management with a good track record of...
Concurrent pain in the neck and shoulders is very common and typically a result of a sprain, strain, overextension, injury or general wear and tear. The neck is responsible for the big job of supporting our head—which is already a sensitive area of the body— this...
If you are curious about finding ways to keep or improve the health of your back, you’re not alone. In 2017, 49% of adults were prone to back pain and 54% of adults had neck or back pain for five years or longer. The good news is that, with our help, you can beat...
Although it can go along with other health conditions, chronic pain is not just an accompanying symptom, but rather a separate condition, with its own medical definition and classification. Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain that lasts 3-6 months or longer. It...