When Pain Becomes a Problem

Pain — we have all experienced it at some point in our lives. That unpleasant sensation of a sunburn, headache, or a stubbed toe on the bedpost. Pain, whether acute or chronic, varies from person to person. Early identification and treatment of the underlying cause of pain is important to reduce the prolonged, debilitating effects of pain.   Pain Relievers There are many different modalities for managing and treating pain. Often times, over the counter pain medications such as Tylenol, Advil, and Aleve, and are readily accessible and therefore become the treatment of choice for pain relief.  While these medications… Continue Reading