Jenny L.F. Andrus, MD Clinicians have long held that there are two types of pain – nociceptive (the type of sensation or pain you feel when there is damage to your body tissues, think stepping on a tack) and neuropathic
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By Jenny L.F. Andrus, MD In my last blog post, I discussed the possible causes of phantom pain and the medications that are commonly used to treat those symptoms. In this post, I will talk about other treatments that offer
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Raj N. Sureja, MD Jenny L.F. Andrus, MD Although we’ve often talked about the hazards of opioids in articles we have authored, and shown data that opioid use isn’t effective for long-term treatment of chronic pain, we thought it appropriate
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By Jenny L.F. Andrus, MD In my last blog post, I discussed phantom pain and the symptoms typically seen in those who have had limbs amputated. In this post, I will discuss the theories about why this condition exists and
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By Jenny L.F. Andrus, MD In this blog post, I will discuss the phenomenon of phantom pain and define for the reader how it manifests in patients, describing symptoms typically seen in those who have had limbs amputated. Phantom limb
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Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD Musculoskeletal conditions significantly affect the quality of life for many of us and stress has long been recognized as contributing to and exacerbating musculoskeletal conditions. There is an intricate relationship between stress and musculoskeletal ailments
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Raj N. Sureja, MD Chronic pain is a condition that affects millions worldwide, often leading to significant physical, emotional, and social burdens. Traditional approaches to managing chronic pain have primarily focused on pharmaceutical interventions and physical therapies. However, emerging evidence
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Please note**** We do not treat chronic pelvic pain at OSC. This article is for informational purposes only. Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD Chronic pelvic pain is pain in the area below the bellybutton and between the hips
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Andrew L. Martin, PsyD We all have basic assumptions about safety – the dangerousness of other people, our ability to keep our selves safe, and the safety of the world in general. Traumatic events can disrupt these beliefs, leading to
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Jenny L. F. Andrus, MD Chronic pain is a common and often debilitating condition that can significantly impact a person's quality of life. It is defined as pain that lasts longer than three months and can be caused by a
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