For Patients and Caregivers
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
Updated Pain Score Hotline: 1 855 479 1915
As part of Allevio’s ongoing effort to make communication with our Pain Management clinic’s data and patient feedback easier than ever, Allevio is proud to inform our patients of our new Pain Score Hotline phone number: 1 (855) 479 1915 Our system will continue to evolve over the next several months, but even as of … Read more
Managing Your Pain In Florida This Winter
Allevio is working hard on a pilot project for Canadian patients who are 55+ years of age, managing a pain condition, and who are going to be spending a portion of their winter in Florida this year. Essentially, if you are going south this winter and choose to participate in the program, Allevio will work with you and an … 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