Understanding Different Types of Headaches: A Comprehensive Guide
Headaches are a common issue that can significantly disrupt our day-to-day routines. They cause pain or discomfort in the head, neck, or face, and this pain can vary greatly in intensity, location, and duration. Understanding the various types of headaches and their causes can make it easier to find ways to manage and treat them, helping you get back to feeling better and enjoying life again. Headaches come under primary and secondary categories. Primary headaches are standalone conditions, meaning they are not caused by another condition but are the main issue themselves. Examples include tension headaches, migraine headaches, and cluster headaches. These
Understanding the Summer Heat and Joint Pain Connection
While summer is often celebrated for its warm weather and longer days, it can present unique challenges for those suffering from joint pain. ,. Many people with chronic joint pain notice that their symptoms change with the weather. Although cold, damp conditions frequently increase discomfort, the summer heat can also exacerbate joint pain. Weather factors like temperature, humidity, and air pressure can impact joints in several ways. Understanding how summer heat affects joints can aid in managing symptoms and taking necessary precautions. At Advanced Pain Care, we know that changes in weather can affect your joint pain. Our expert team helps
I’M EXPERIENCING SCIATICA DURING PREGNANCY: WHAT ARE MY TREATMENT OPTIONS?
BY DR. JENNA LANE, M.D. Back pain during pregnancy is common. In fact, nearly 50% to 80% of women experience back pain during pregnancy. You may experience back pain because your baby's weight is adding more pressure to your pelvic region and changing your posture. Progesterone is a hormone that maintains pregnancy. Progesterone in combination with the hormone relaxin, relaxes the ligaments around the pelvis, which makes pregnant women more susceptible to back pain. You may have just entered your third trimester, and the weight of the baby adds stress to your lower back. Because of your growing belly and breasts causing a shift in
HOME REMEDY TREATMENTS THAT CAN SUPPORT YOUR POSTOPERATIVE PAIN MANAGEMENT
BY PAUL LE, M.D. Most patients are going to experience some degree of postoperative pain, which can vary based on individual pain thresholds and the type of surgery.. However, postoperative pain can be measured at home with remedies that can support a return to normal functioning levels. Even with home remedies and self-care, proper consultation and guidance from a medical professional is necessary. Consult with the specialists at Advanced Pain Care clinics - in Austin, Texas, and nearby areas for chronic postoperative pain. With 20 years of pain management expertise, we provide compassionate care and personalized treatment options for various pain conditions.
CAN I TAKE TYLENOL AND IBUPROFEN EVERY DAY FOR MY PAIN?
BY MATT SAGE, PHARMD As with most medications, you can take too much acetaminophen (Tylenol) or NSAIDs, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Aspirin or Ibuprofen. Taking extra dosage does not actually make the drug more effective and may result in severe side effects on your body or may result in death, too. Even if they are both over-the-counter drugs, you should still consult your doctor or pharmacist to understand the recommended dosage for each drug. The dosage may vary based on your age, weight, and how much you have already taken throughout the day. You also want to ensure you are consulting
How Can Physical Therapy Help With Neuropathy?
Physical pain and numbness can arise from a variety of factors, whether it’s from sports injuries or due to a medical condition. If you feel restricted by pain or stiffness, physical therapy offers a pathway to relief. Physical therapy strengthens muscles, improves flexibility, enhances blood flow, and alleviates neuropathic pain with various exercises and stretching techniques. Its personalized approach tailors treatment plans for your specific condition, making it an effective method to improve mobility for your everyday activities. If you're having trouble moving or feel uncomfortable doing everyday tasks, physiotherapy can help you regain your abilities and confidence. Advanced Pain Care in
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING NERVE PAIN AFTER SURGERY
By Jefferey Higginbotham, M.D. There are so many unknowns when it comes to postoperative nerve pain. It is difficult to determine why some people may get nerve pain after surgery and others don’t. For most, when nerve pain occurs, it usually recovers spontaneously. For others, permanent damage may happen, and no recovery is possible. Mostly, nerve pain after surgery can last anywhere from a few weeks to a few months. Unfortunately, at the moment, no effective treatment can ensure the prevention of postoperative nerve pain preoperation. The available solutions are not great, and doctors will likely not recommend anything. However, once a patient
All About Spinal Stenosis: Causes, Treatments and Preventions
Interview with Dr. Adam W. Spjute, M.D. Dr. Adam Spjute is a Double-Board-Certified Anesthesiologist and Pain Management Specialist at Advanced Pain Care in Waco. Trained in anesthesiology, Dr. Spjute then did a fellowship training in pain management. Since then, he’s been practicing pain management for 5 years, treating chronic pain ranging from headaches and foot pain and everything in between. He’s published studies in Anesthesia and Pain Management, was granted membership into the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, and helps patients in Advanced Pain Care’s Waco branch with their pain care needs. So, Let’s Talk
Eastern Medicine vs. Western Medicine: What’s the Difference?
It’s easy to directly compare Eastern and Western medicine together— but is it fully accurate? We spoke with Dr. Rey Ximenes, Consulting Physician at APC, Medical Director of Driftwood Recovery, and rated the Top Doctor 2023 in Austin Monthly, about the differences between Eastern and Western Medicine. “It’s a little bit unfair to just narrow it down to Eastern and Western Medicine,” he explained. “Because it doesn’t really tell the whole story.” Instead, he better refers to what we’d consider Eastern medicine as Traditional Medicine and Western medicine being Allopathic Medicine, explaining that while we’d assume that healing herbs like echinacea and mullein
Chris’ Hip Replacement Success and Freedom from Surgery Fears
“I’ve been in a couple of wars, I’ve taken a lot of bullets. I’ve got some holes in me… and I was afraid of this hip replacement,” Chris tells us, an APC hip replacement patient. “I was a real weenie on this because of the fear of anesthesia!” As the owner of JP Mortgage Services, Chris has another passion on top of his professional work: drag racing at the Little River Dragway. But during one race in a 52-year-old car, he forgot to change his steering wheel column, and when the lights changed, his steering column snapped. He had no control