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Pain Resources
Understanding Back Pain: http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Back-pain/Pages/Introduction.aspx Cognitive Behavior Therapy Self-Help Resource – http://www.getselfhelp.co.uk Information on Arthritis: http://www.arthritis.org Pain Support: http://www.painsupport.co.uk/# The Canadian Pain Society Resource Page: http://prc.canadianpaincoalition.ca/en/ Dimensions Pain Management: http://www.dimensionspainmanagement.org/interactive-animations Headaches: http://www.ihe.ca/research-programs/hta/aagap/headache; go to patient resources at the bottom of the page For a list of Pain Clinics across Canada, please see the Canadian Pain Society website www.canadianpainsociety.ca.
Allevio Lidocaine Infusion Study – What You Should Know
Allevio is very proud to have organized and received IRB approval for a study which considers IV Lidocaine infusion therapy for different kinds of Neuropathic pain. Allevio has been offering IV Lidocaine infusion treatments for over 5 years, and has seen many of our patients find success with this treatment. The infusion itself is covered … Read more
Allevio Prolotherapy Study Shows Promising Future For SI Joint Back Pain
In Allevio’s ongoing quest to improve the way the world manages pain, several members of our amazing team, including our Research Coordination Lead, Shadi Babazadeh, MD, Allevio’s first full time physician Dr. Ramin Safakish, and our Medical Director, Dr. Imrat Sohanpal, have prepared a poster outlining our outcomes using Prolotherapy for Sacroiliac Joint (SI … Read more
Taking Stem Cells Too Far: A Warning From Canada Research Chair
Last month, Timothy Caulfield, Canada research chair in health law and policy at the University of Alberta, told the CBC in this article that the term “stem cell” is being dubiously used by marketers to sell products. It follows an article by Kelly Crowe, which highlights in more detail what kind of therapy is available in … Read more
Research: Tylenol Shows Emotional Pain Is Real
New research is taking a closer look at the drugs targeted at physical pain and how they might affect other aspects of behavior and emotional experience. One study in 2010 found that acetaminophen,the active ingredient in Tylenol, reduces behavioral and neural responses associated with the pain of social rejection. The study feels that because the drug can … Read more
Research: Non-conscious conditioning can change the way you feel pain
Exciting new research has recently emerged regarding the impact of mental imagery on reported pain levels, which could open new paths for research and treatment. For patients living with chronic pain, it’s probably old news that pain can be different on different days, during different activities, or even when a patient is in different moods. This is … Read more
FDA strengthens warning labels on non-aspirin painkillers
Some recognizable examples of Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) include ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), diclofenac, and naproxen (Aleve). They are frequently used as the first line of defence to reduce pain and inflammation. Most NSAID medications are available without a prescription and are widely used to reduce fever and pain related to long- and short-term medical conditions such as … Read more