Chronic pain is a prevalent and debilitating condition affecting millions of individuals. Recognizing the need for effective pain management, Medicare has introduced a Chronic Pain Management program that aims to provide relief to patients while reducing the reliance on opioids. However, for doctors to participate and succeed in this program, they need the right tools and technologies at their disposal.

Doctors play a vital role in the success of Medicare’s Chronic Pain Management program. By offering evidence-based treatments and utilizing non-invasive therapies, they can provide patients with long-term relief and improved functionality.

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain, which include recommending non-opioid treatments like physical therapy, exercise, and acupuncture. While these guidelines are meant to address the opioid crisis and reduce …

New CDC Report Shows 52M Americans Suffered From Chronic Pain in 2022 …In the United States alone, approximately 20.9% of adults, or 51.6 million people, experienced chronic pain in 2021, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidelines for prescribing opioids for chronic pain, which include recommending non-opioid treatments like physical therapy, exercise, and acupuncture. While these guidelines are meant to address the opioid crisis and reduce …

Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by persistent pain that lasts for more than three months and can significantly impact a person’s quality of life. However, a recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences …

February is National Senior Independence Month, a time to celebrate the courage and determination of older adults to maintain their independence. Unfortunately, many seniors suffer from chronic pain or other conditions that can limit their ability to remain independent.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists despite medication or therapy for more than 12 weeks. Most people recover from pain following an accident or procedure and return to normalcy. However, there are situations when the pain lasts longer or appears suddenly without any prior history of an accident or surgery…

An analysis of the National Health Interview Survey by the National Institute of Health (NIH) confirmed that veterans do, in fact, experience higher pain severity than non-veterans. The analysis showed that veterans experience severe chronic pain at around a 40% higher rate than …

November is National Diabetes Month, an annual event intended to boost awareness about the risk factors, symptoms, and types of diabetes. This year’s focus is on raising awareness of risk factors associated with diabetes. People with diabetes are more likely to experience chronic pain…

Medical science has advanced tremendously over recent years, reaching a point where for many patients and conditions, the current standard of care is at a good level. Over the past two decades, technology has advanced so much further in an attempt to address remaining unmet patient needs.