Chronic Pain Conditions

This category shares articles of about varying conditions of chronic pain conditions. Helping to give more information and spread awareness of certain conditions, and possible treatments for those conditions. Dr. Castillo aims to give as much information to his patients possible. So patients can better understand their pain, and make informed decisions in regards to their health goals. Such conditions can include Peripheral Neuropathy, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Sports Injuries, Sciatica, and chronic back conditions.

man walking assisted by rails in pool for integrated water physical therapy

Integrated Pain Management Approach

Logan resident Dawn Carter’s life changed in January 2015 following an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. Originally diagnosed with just a concussion, complications from the injury now cause Carter to experience chronic nerve pain and migraines, in addition to seizures and memory loss. “There is really nothing (my doctors) can do about my

Chronic Pain Conditions, Exercises to Help Pain, Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy, Therapies & Treatments

Chronic Pelvic Pain: Diagnosis & Treatment

While chronic pelvic pain is prevalent in women, it is often under diagnosed and inadequately treated. The differential diagnosis and the role of pelvic floor physical therapy are key factors in the successful treatment of the many types of chronic pelvic pain. Q: Is zero pain an achievable goal in the treatment of chronic pelvic

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain

Surgical Decompression For Compression Neuropathy Offers Many Advantages

Surgical decompression can offer long-lasting pain relief and restore sensation in diabetic patients with peripheral neuropathy, leading to an improved quality of life. That was the word from Stephen L. Barrett, DPM, an adjunct professor at Midwestern University College of Health Sciences, Podiatric Medicine Program and founder of Barrett Foot & Ankle in Phoenix, Arizona.

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy

Prediabetes in Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy may be more common in patients with prediabetes than previously thought, and early interventions may be warranted in this patient population, according to researchers from the University of Utah. Currently, 86 million adults, more than one in three U.S. adults, have prediabetes, according to CDC estimates. Without weight loss and moderate physical activity,

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy

The Four Types of Diabetic Neuropathy

Most of us associate peripheral neuropathy with diabetes. What might be a surprise is that there are three other forms of neuropathy that are also common to diabetics. Diabetic neuropathy is the result of prolonged periods of excess glucose in the blood damaging fragile nerve fibers. Hyperglycemia also damages the walls of the many blood

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain, Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral Arterial Disease can cause Leg Pain

ST. PAUL, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–September marks peripheral arterial disease (PAD) awareness month. A staggering 18 million Americans1 suffer from this potentially life threatening disease which is greater than the number of Americans suffering from stroke (6.8 million)2, cancer (13 million)3, and coronary artery disease (16.3 million)4. If untreated, those who suffer from PAD are at risk

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain

Disturbed Sleep: Causes and Treatments

In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders 5, sleep-wake disorders encompass 10 conditions manifested by disturbed sleep, distress, and impairment in daytime functioning.1 Sleep disorders include insomnia, narcolepsy, restless leg syndrome, and breathing-related disorders (obstructive sleep apnea). Excessive daytime sleepiness, or sudden somnolence, is a symptom that can occur with several sleep disorders.

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Pain