Nervous about pain treatment? Here’s what to expect before, during and after a Desert Pain Specialists procedure

The Evolution of Pain Management: Experts Weigh In In  a roundtable, pain practitioners share the good, the bad, and the ugly of the past two decades – but also offer…

Redefining the “Pain Specialist” of Today What it takes to hold oneself out as a “pain specialist” is a question I began to ponder when I started working in pain…

A 20-Year Timeline: Pain Therapeutics and Regulations

Opioid use and driving outcomes among older adults Older adults regulate driving as a way to mitigate the negative effects of opioid medications A new study from faculty at the…

Ibuprofen does not hinder bone fracture healing in children

In a country plagued by the opioid crisis, the race is on to find novel solutions for managing pain. One in five Americans experience some sort of chronic pain. Opioids…

How Weight Loss Can Help With Pain Management

FDA OK's Diabetic Neuropathy Capsaicin Patch; EDCs Still a Threat The FDA approved an 8% capsaicin patch (Qutenza) for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the feet…

Chronic Pain Common After Breast Cancer Surgery