7 Summertime Pain Management Tips
7 Summertime Pain Management Tips Just because its summer doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying life because of the pain. Below are 7 tips to help you deal with pain this summer! 1. Don’t stay in the sun to…
Understanding the 4 P’s in Pain Management
Understanding the 4 P's in Pain Management: A Guide by Edward Rubin, MD Pain management is a complex field, aimed at improving the quality of life for those suffering from chronic and acute pain. As a pain management specialist, I've…
Exploring the Relationship Between Pain and Depression
Exploring the Relationship Between Pain and Depression By Edward Rubin, MD In the realm of pain management, it is increasingly recognized that chronic pain and depression are not just coincidental, but often interconnected. As a pain management specialist, I frequently…
Can PTSD Cause Chronic Pain? Understanding the Connection.
Can PTSD Cause Chronic Pain? Understanding the Connection By Edward Rubin, MD Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly associated with emotional and psychological symptoms following a traumatic event. However, its impact can also extend to physical health, including…
Living with a Spinal Cord Stimulator: A Guide to Managing Chronic Pain
Living with a Spinal Cord Stimulator: A Guide to Managing Chronic Pain By Edward Rubin, MD For many patients grappling with chronic pain, especially those who have not found relief through conventional treatments, a spinal cord stimulator (SCS)…
Navigating Cervical Spinal Stenosis
Navigating Cervical Spinal Stenosis By Edward Rubin, MD Cervical spinal stenosis is a serious and potentially debilitating condition that affects the spinal canal in the neck area (cervical spine). It involves the narrowing of this canal which can compress…
Common Neuropathic Pain Causes and Their Management
Common Neuropathic Pain Causes and Their Management By Edward Rubin, MD Neuropathic pain, a chronic pain that occurs when the nervous system is injured or not working correctly, is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It's a…
Understanding Different Types of Pain: A Guide to Pain Management
Understanding Different Types of Pain: A Guide to Pain Management By Edward Rubin, MD Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory or emotional experience. Everyone experiences pain, yet it is profoundly personal and complex in how it is interpreted.…
The MILD Procedure: A Revolutionary Approach to Managing Lower Back Pain
The MILD Procedure: A Revolutionary Approach to Managing Lower Back Pain In the realm of pain management, lower back pain stands out as one of the most common and debilitating conditions that patients face daily. It's a pervasive issue…
Vertiflex: A Revolutionary Approach to Managing Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Vertiflex: A Revolutionary Approach to Managing Lumbar Spinal Stenosis The Vertiflex procedure is a groundbreaking treatment for those suffering from lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). Lumbar spinal stenosis is a common condition characterized by the narrowing of spinal canal in…