Navigating Pain Management

Chronic Pain

Diaphragmatic Breathing Supports a Healthy Body and Mind

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on February 28, 2023

Are you experiencing a tight back, painful intercourse, or trouble going to the bathroom? One helpful cure might surprise you.

Are you experiencing a tight back, painful intercourse, or trouble going to the bathroom? One helpful cure might surprise you.

Chronic Pain

Failed Back Surgical Syndrome

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on March 22, 2022

Back surgeries can often leave lingering pain, even if they are successful. Here are some of the most common complaints and steps for finding relief.

Back surgeries can often leave lingering pain, even if they are successful. Here are some of the most common complaints and steps for finding relief.

Chronic Pain

Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on July 26, 2021

Did you know lower back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide? One of the most common causes is degenerative discs.

Did you know lower back pain is the number one cause of disability worldwide? One of the most common causes is degenerative discs.

SSRIs

Serotonin Syndrome

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on April 12, 2021

Serotonin does amazing things in your body, from boosting mood to digestion and more. But too much serotonin can cause an illness which at its worst can be fatal.

Serotonin does amazing things in your body, from boosting mood to digestion and more. But too much serotonin can cause an illness which at its worst can be fatal.

Chronic Pain

Coping With Fibromyalgia

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on December 28, 2020

Is Fibromyalgia keeping someone you know from living their best life? This article is aimed at making life a little easier, one small habit at a time.

Is Fibromyalgia keeping someone you know from living their best life? This article is aimed at making life a little easier, one small habit at a time.

Chronic Pain

Chronic Pain, Central Sensitization and Physical Therapy

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on November 10, 2020

Central sensitization and chronic pain can rewire your brain to fire pain signals constantly. Physical therapy may be the key to breaking through the complicated process.

Central sensitization and chronic pain can rewire your brain to fire pain signals constantly. Physical therapy may be the key to breaking through the complicated process.

Mindfulness

Integrating Mindfulness to Manage Pain During the Pandemic

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on August 12, 2020

How you can take control of managing your chronic pain using a few simple steps.

How you can take control of managing your chronic pain using a few simple steps.

Chronic Pain

Getting Care From a Biopsychosocial Standpoint

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on June 30, 2020

Your doctor should consider all of the factors of your life when making your treatment plan.

Your doctor should consider all of the factors of your life when making your treatment plan.

Addiction

Physical Dependence Is Not Addiction

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on February 26, 2018

In the midst of a public health crisis, what differentiates opioid addiction from physical dependence?

In the midst of a public health crisis, what differentiates opioid addiction from physical dependence?

Chronic Pain

Is Pain Being Treated Properly?

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on November 6, 2017

A common reason for referral is “my primary care can no longer or does not feel comfortable with continuing to prescribe me my pain medications."

A common reason for referral is “my primary care can no longer or does not feel comfortable with continuing to prescribe me my pain medications."

Chronic Pain

Overdosed America

Denis G. Patterson D.O. on August 7, 2017

How did the U.S. become a nation involved in a prescription opioid epidemic?

How did the U.S. become a nation involved in a prescription opioid epidemic?