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Chronic Pain
For millions of people, chronic pain has become just another part of everyday life - from arthritis to bone pain to muscle spasms. The effects of chronic pain are felt not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically. Learn how doctors are working to understand the causes of chronic pain, and discover the different therapies and treatments available for pain management.

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Marc Darrow
Dr. Marc Darrow-Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Joint Rehabilitation Sports Medical Center, Inc.
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Chronic Pain 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. How prevalent is chronic pain? 
  3. What methods do doctors use for treating chronic pain? 
  4. Can vitamin D play a role in managing chronic pain? 
  5. Aside from physical discomfort, how does chronic pain affect its sufferers? 
  6. How does chronic pain affect a person emotionally? 
  7. How does chronic pain affect a person psychologically? 
  8. How does chronic pain affect a persons occupation? 
  9. How does chronic pain affect a person socially? 
  10. Are analgesics effective for managing chronic pain? 
  11. What is the general prognosis for those who suffer from chronic pain? 
Specific Types Of Chronic Pain 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. What are some specific types of chronic pain? 
  3. What is "somatic pain"? 
  4. How is somatic pain treated? 
  5. What is "visceral pain"? 
  6. What is "bone pain"? 
  7. What is "osteoporosis"? 
  8. What is "osteomyelitis"? 
  9. What is "arthritis"? 
  10. How can bone pain be treated? 
  11. What are "muscle spasms"? 
  12. How are muscle spasms treated? 
  13. What is "peripheral neuropathy"? 
  14. What are some causes of peripheral neuropathy or nerve pain? 
  15. What is "sciatica"? 
  16. What are the symptoms of nerve pain? 
  17. How is nerve pain treated? 
  18. What is "circulatory pain"? 
  19. What causes poor circulation? 
  20. What causes circulatory pain? 
Pain Management: Electrical Stimulation 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. What is "spinal cord stimulation"? 
  3. What happens during a spinal cord stimulation procedure? 
  4. When is spinal cord stimulation used? 
  5. What is a "TENS unit"? 
  6. How does TENS control pain? 
  7. What conditions are helped by TENS? 
  8. Who should not use a TENS unit? 

Popular Questions

  • How does chronic pain affect a person psychologically?
  • Are analgesics effective for managing chronic pain?
  • When is spinal cord stimulation used?
  • How does TENS control pain?
  • What are the benefits of prolotherapy as opposed to nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs?
  • Are narcotics safe and effective for managing chronic pain?
  • Is there a danger of addiction when using narcotic medicine for pain?
  • How long does the pain relief last after a nerve block is given?
  • In what ways is physical therapy used to manage chronic pain?
  • How can psychological therapy be part of a pain treatment plan?
Pain Management: Biofeedback 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. What is "biofeedback"? 
  3. How does biofeedback work? 
Pain Management: Prolotherapy 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. What is "prolotherapy"? 
  3. How is prolotherapy used to treat chronic pain? 
  4. What are the benefits of prolotherapy as opposed to nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs? 
  5. Does prolotherapy work for everyone who experiences chronic pain? 
Pain Management: Drugs 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. What medications are subscribed for neuropathic pain? 
  3. What are "nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs"? 
  4. Are nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs recommended as treatment for chronic pain? 
  5. What are "narcotics"? 
  6. Are narcotics safe and effective for managing chronic pain? 
  7. What are the drawbacks to using short acting medications like Percocet Vicodin and morphine for chronic pain? 
  8. Are long-acting opioids like Methadone Oxycodone and Fentanyl effective treatments for chronic pain? 
  9. Is there a danger of addiction when using narcotic medicine for pain? 
  10. Why do I sometimes need to increase the dose of pain medication to get the same effect? 
Pain Management: Nerve Blocks 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. What is a "nerve block"? 
  3. Are nerve blocks effective at managing chronic pain? 
  4. What risks are associated with nerve blocks? 
  5. What is "cryoanalgesia"? 
  6. What is "radiofrequency denervation"? 
  7. How long does the pain relief last after a nerve block is given? 
Pain And Physical Therapy 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. What is "physical therapy"? 
  3. In what ways is physical therapy used to manage chronic pain? 
  4. What is "active" physical therapy? 
  5. What is "passive" physical therapy? 
Pain And Psychological Counseling 
  1. Dr. Marc Darrow
  2. How can psychological therapy be part of a pain treatment plan? 
  3. What is "relaxation training"? 
  4. What is "stress management treatment"? 

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