June Commentary: Osteoarthritis
Arthritis is the inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. There are many types of arthritis, but the most common form is osteoarthritis which affects over 32.5 million US adults. Osteoarthritis
Headaches
“I’m sorry. I can’t go with you. I have a headache.” If you or a loved one have uttered similar words, then you are not alone. The World Health Organizations reported
Alternative Treatment Options to Opioids for Patients with Chronic Pain
In 2017, the US Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency for the US Opioid Epidemic. This epidemic, or crisis, is the widespread overuse, misuse, abuse, and overdose deaths
Complementary Medicine Use in the US
Have you ever wondered how often patients use complementary medicine approaches for medical treatment? Well, in 2012 the National Health Interview Survey found that 30% of US adults and approximately 12% of children
April Commentary: Chronic Pain
At one time or another, we have all experienced pain. However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that an estimated 20% of the US adult population (50 million patients) suffered from