Admin A new study recently led by Dr. Richard Deyo of the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland and published in the May 15, 2013 edition of Spine, set out to examine associations between use of medication for erectile dysfunction or testosterone replacement and use of opioid therapy, patient age, depression, and smoking status. The study concluded … Read more
This video not only explains how pain relievers work, it also gives a great account of how pain (for example neuropathic pain) occurs in the body and is interpreted by our minds. For many of us who experience headaches,acute injuries, and other aches and pains, medications like Asprin, Tylenol or Advil are staples for pain relief. However, few of … Read more
Allevio is very pleased to announce that we now offer a wide range of Dr. Comfort shoes for our diabetic and pain patients. To learn more about the Dr. Comfort offerings and products, please click here. Learning about, and ordering Dr. Comfort at Allevio: Call the clinic to book an appointment with Dr. Michael Lehr … Read more
This article in Pain Medicine News, from their April 2013 issue, cites the journal Spine (Spine 2013;38:140-147) in highlighting that when patients are in severe pain, they are more willing to accept the risks of surgery when they are not. While the article does not suggest altering practice based on this study, it does mention one may … Read more
Osteopathy can be defined as the interrelationship between structure and function of the body, recognizing the body’s ability to heal itself. To find out more about the Allevio Osteopath, please click here. Osteopathy Explained: The Osteopathic practice holds that the body has an innate or natural ability to balance and heal itself. The keystone to … Read more
Spinal Stenosis is caused by the narrowing of the spinal canal and nerve root canal. It is sometimes caused by the enlargement of the facet joints, stiffening of the ligaments and overgrowth of bone and bone spurs. These changes in the spine can be age-related, and the condition tends to only deteriorate over time. Degenerative … Read more
What is IV Lidocaine? Lidocaine and Procaine are local numbing agents (much like what dentists use to numb when you get a filling). When mixed with Saline and infused through the body, Lidocaine may have an effect of quieting nerves, which may be firing for no apparent reason. This treatment is not addictive, and is … Read more
Most of what we at Allevio know about Lady Gaga, we’ve learned listening to DJ’s before or after her songs play in our waiting room. Hearing this morning that she has Synovitis, however, gave us something we can (unfortunately) relate to. Lady Gaga’s Synovitis is an example of how underlying chronic diseases like Lupus can … Read more
An amazingly informative video prepared and submitted by St. Michael’s Hospital physician Dr. Irfan Dhalla for the FDA. In the video are some very scary statistics about Opioid misuse in Ontario. Among the statistics Dr. Dhalla points out: As many as 33% of opioid patients meet the criteria for an opioid use disorder Elderly patients … Read more
Some Evidence shows that, properly applied, Acupuncture can support pain relief and aid in faster healing of pain and injuries. Acupuncture’s use for certain conditions has been endorsed by the United States National Institutes of Health, the National Health Service of the United Kingdom, the World Health Organization, and the National Center for Complementary and … Read more