Call 904.223.3321 to Schedule an Appointment TODAY Millions of Americans are struggling with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Jax Spine & Pain Centers Dr. Michael Hanes provides important information about living with CRPS. Furthermore, he explains how to prepare for a surgical procedure and what you can do to prevent CRPS from spreading. Here…
Call 904.223.3321 to Schedule an Appointment TODAY Pain medications after surgery Both short-term & long-term pain management after surgery is imperative. Severe pain after surgery is typical and treatable. Modern pain medications and anesthesia can control post-surgical pain and help your body heal. If you’re having surgery, it’s natural to have concerns about pain…
Call 904.223.3321 to Schedule an Appointment TODAY The Continuum of Chronic Pain and Aging What are the statistics for the elderly population? As our bodies age in later life, things begin to slowly but surely break down. You may find that more medications begin to enter your day-to-day life. Perhaps even more therapies may…
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…