Pain Management Insights
Expert articles on chronic pain, treatment options, and living well — from the specialists at Newport Pain Management
Pain Management Blog — Newport Pain Management
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Referred Pain: Why the Site of Pain Isn't Always the Source
A shoulder ache from the heart, a jaw pain from a bad tooth, low back pain from a kidney — referred pain is one of medicine's most useful diagnostic puzzles. Here's how it works.
NSAIDs for Pain: When They Work, When They Don't, and What to Watch For
Ibuprofen, naproxen, and the other NSAIDs are among the most-used pain medications in America — and among the most misunderstood. What a pain specialist actually recommends.
Athletic Pain: Performing at Your Best When Your Body Hurts
Weekend warrior or pro, athletic pain wrecks performance. A pain specialist on what actually prevents it, what to do the moment an injury happens (the RICE advice has changed), and when to see a doctor.
Wearing the Right Sock: An Overlooked Way to Prevent Foot Pain
The right sock genuinely prevents foot pain, blisters, and injury — especially with diabetes or arthritis. A pain specialist on why cotton isn't king.
Sports Hernia: Why Groin Pain in Athletes Is So Hard to Diagnose
A \"sports hernia\" causes stubborn groin and lower-abdominal pain in athletes — and is tricky to diagnose. A pain specialist explains what it is and how it's treated.
Postherpetic Neuralgia: A Detailed FAQ
How likely is postherpetic neuralgia after shingles, how long does it last, and how is it treated? Detailed answers from a Newport Beach pain specialist.
Women and Pain: A Head-to-Toe Overview
Headaches, muscle pain, back pain, and osteoporosis affect women in particular ways. A pain specialist's head-to-toe overview of common pain problems in women.
Beating the 3:30 Headache: A Workplace Survival Guide
The afternoon tension headache is one of the most common — and most preventable. A pain specialist's simple ABC method to stop workday headaches before they start.
Foods That Can Trigger Headaches (and What to Eat Instead)
For people prone to vascular headaches like migraine, certain foods contain chemical compounds that can trigger an attack. A pain specialist's guide to the elimination diet.
Arthritis and Warm Pool Exercise
Warm water therapy relaxes muscles, eases pain and stiffness, and lets many arthritis sufferers exercise in comfort that dry land can't offer.