Pain Management: 15 Easy Ways to Reduce Chronic Pain Reviewed By: William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR Reviewed on 2/15/2018, 1/15 Get Moving We all need to exercise, but pain may keep you from being as active as you should be. The problem is, when you do not exercise, muscles get weaker and you may…
Category: November 2019
Pain Management: All About CBD Oil
Reviewed By: Laura J. Martin, MD Reviewed on 7/17/2018 1/14, What Is CBD? It’s short for cannabidiol, and it’s a natural compound found in both marijuana and hemp plants. There’s some evidence that it might help treat pain, seizures, and some other health problems. But much more research is needed for doctors to know for…
Home Remedies: What Works?
1/15 Take Care No matter what you’ve heard or how badly you want relief, talk with your doctor or pharmacist before trying any home remedy. This is even more important if you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, because some can affect how drugs work. And keep in mind that many don’t have any research to…
Natural Sleep Aids & Supplements
Alternatives to Medication If you’re among the nearly half of Americans who sometimes have trouble with sleep, you may be interested in how to slide into slumber without drugs. Herbal teas, tinctures, and other supplements may help. But talk to your doctor first. Even natural sleep aids can cause side effects or interfere with how…
How opioid rules impact chronic pain patients
Some chronic pain patient said new opioid laws are impacting access to medication they need. Author: Anusha Roy Published/UPDATED: 10:07 PM MST November 6, 2019 DENVER — In our ongoing coverage of the opioid crisis, a Next with Kyle Clark viewer pointed out a perspective that he felt deserved some attention: the impact changing opioid…

