chronic pain Archives - Page 10 of 10 - Dr. Michael A. Castillo, MD

19 Jun 2015

Massage Therapy Benefits

Therapies & Treatmentsbody works, chronic pain, massage for nerve pain, massage therapy, reflexology

Massage Therapy is one of the oldest healing arts; it has been practiced for thousands of years to promote relaxation and well-being. The benefits of massage are far-reaching, having proven beneficial for many chronic conditions including: low back pain, arthritis, fatigue, high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and more. According to a 2007 American Massage Therapy Association survey, almost a quarter of all adult Americans had at least one massage in the previous year. More and more people recognize the health benefits of massage. They choose from among many massage styles to get relief from symptoms or to heal injuries, to help…

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

Chronic Pain Conditions, Nerve Painchronic pain, chronic regional pain syndrome, CRPS, nerve pain, spinal cord stimulation

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic musculoskeletal pain condition affecting the limbs, hands, and feet, after an injury or limb trauma. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is believed to be caused by malfunction of the peripheral and central nervous systems. Individuals have characterized CRPS as prolonged severe pain, changes to the skin, and/or swelling in the affected area. There are two common forms, CRPS-I and CRPS-II. CRPS-I patients do not have confirmed nerve injury. Patients with CRPS-II have confirmed nerve injuries. Symptoms vary in length and severity. In most cases the disease is mild and individuals recover…

Chronic Pain: 6 Surprising Triggers

Chronic Pain Conditionschronic pain, pain management, pain triggers

The causes of chronic pain can be deep-seated, emotional, and even as basic as a really bad diet. There's nothing worse than suffering from debilitating chronic pain—except, perhaps, not knowing why you're in pain or how to cope. Treating these mysterious aches has become the mission of Gary Kaplan, DO, a pioneer of integrative medicine and director of the Kaplan Clinic for Integrative Medicine in McLean, Virginia. He treats people with chronic pain every day. In Kaplan's new book, Total Recovery: Breaking the Cycle of Chronic Pain and Depression, he addresses the root causes of chronic pain, and how most…

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