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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Andrew L. Martin, PsyD Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a well-established psychological condition, recognized since 1980 by most mental health and medical organizations. Complex PTSD is a relatively new condition, recognized by some organizations (e.g., World Health Organization), but not
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Mark W. McFarland, DO As a busy orthopedic Spine specialist, I am happy to answer the questions I get from patients before having a lumbar epidural steroid injection. However, I’m frequently astounded by the myths and misinformation surrounding the subject.
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Andrew L. Martin, PsyD Persistent Depressive Disorder (once called Dysthymia), or PDD, is a relatively long-lasting, milder form of depression, compared to Major Depressive Disorder.1 Because PDD begins gradually and lasts so long, many sufferers may not be aware of
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I first came to OSC to see Dr. Raj Sureja for a follow-up after I had spinal fusion surgery. I began to panic because I had once had a bad experience with another physician with the epidural, but Dr. Sureja
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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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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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Raj N. Sureja, MD In the table below, you can easily compare and contrast the symptoms of Central Pain Syndrome, Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome and Fibromyalgia. SYMPTOM CPS CRPS FIBRO Widespread Pain X X Localized Pain Arm
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