Pain management at middle age and a true understanding of it is imperative for maintaining the goal of optimal health. We believe a comprehensive management approach is necessary from the onset of any pain condition. That way a patient is set up in a much more adequate position to deal with common sequelae such as…
Call Jax Spine & Pain Centers Today if You Feel Your Pain Has Resulted in Depression (904) 223-3321. We can help. How you feel matters. Living with chronic or long-term pain is very taxing for most people. When you have chronic pain and depression, it’s even tougher. Often the two conditions do go hand-in-hand. At…
Psychological Support & Chronic Pain Go Hand-in-Hand Psychology Can Impact Pain More Than You Think…Acceptance is Huge If you have chronic pain, there is no doubt it affects your thoughts, feelings and behaviors as well as your body. A holistic approach to pain management can be more effective than treating physical symptoms alone. Let’s Look…
Approximately 20 percent of U.S. adults live with chronic pain and 8 percent had high-impact chronic pain—meaning pain that limited at least one major life activity—according to reports in 2016. These are the findings of a recent study that analyzed National Health Interview Survey data to establish the burden of pain in the United States…
Acute pain is of sudden onset and is usually the result of a clearly defined cause such as an injury. Acute pain resolves with the healing of its underlying cause. Chronic pain persists for weeks or months and is usually associated with an underlying condition, such as arthritis. Acute pain can be mild and last just a moment, or it might…
Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts at least 12 weeks. The pain may feel sharp or dull, causing a burning or aching sensation in the affected areas. It may be steady or intermittent, coming and going without any apparent reason. Chronic pain can occur in any part of your body. Chronic pain can…
The hip joint can withstand repetitive motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. The body’s largest ball-and-socket joint — fits together in a way that allows for fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the hip bone moves in its socket. Despite its durability, the…
As Pain Awareness Month comes to an end early this week, the U.S. Pain Foundation said the theme surrounding Pain Awareness Month, September 2019 has been the most robust campaign on the books yet! #LetsTalkAboutPain lit up the web and experts affiliated with the program believe that talking about pain is the first step in…
If you are dealing with pain due to an injury or a disease for over 3 months, you are likely suffering from chronic pain. Chronic pain can interrupt sleep, trigger depression, and isolate you from people and activities. There are many treatments that can help you regain control over your life. They range from exercise-based…
At Jax Spine & Pain Centers we use a minimally invasive spine surgery treatment made possible with a Superion – spacer manufactured by Vertiflex. The Science Behind Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (or Spinal Decompression) Jax Spine & Pain Centers is focused on providing the most advanced, least invasive treatments for lumbar stenosis. Utilizing the latest…
