Pain Management

Cervical myofascial pain originates from neck muscle and surrounding fascia and is characterized by the presence of trigger points [hyperirritable areas located in a palpable, taut band of muscle] Myofascial pain syndrome is said to constitute the largest group of unrecognized and among the most commonly overlooked causes of chronic pain and disability. Often, the […]

Neck pain is almost as common a compliant as low back pain. The neck contains many pain-sensitive tissues, which are vulnerable to a variety of painful conditions. The cervical spine is quite mobile but situated between an immobile thorax and relatively weighty head, and thus it is subject to varying degrees of trauma. A patient […]

The word pain comes from the Latin poena which stands for punishment, as it was considered punishment from Gods. In spite of continuous advances in medicine, it is a massive medical, economic, and societal problem even today. Fifty percent of emergency visits and 30% of family practice visits are attributed to pain. Overview Pain is […]