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What to Expect Before, During, and After Kyphoplasty

If one of your spinal bones cracks or breaks down in a vertebral compression fracture, you need treatment to relieve pain and restore your spine. We provide kyphoplasty treatment that can help. Learn what to expect from this procedure.

May 31st, 2025

Severe Headaches: When Pain Medication Isn't Enough

Over-the-counter (OTC) pain medication doesn't always do enough to relieve headaches and migraines. What are your other options for headache relief and symptom management? Take a moment to learn more about treating severe headaches.

May 1st, 2025

Is Your Lifestyle Fueling Your Neck Pain?

Neck pain puts a cramp in your lifestyle, but is your lifestyle making your neck pain worse? Learn more about bad habits that cause chronic neck pain, and what you can do to relieve your symptoms.

Apr 1st, 2025

5 Practical Ways to Prevent Arthritis Complications

Arthritis causes pain in your joints, and it can worsen over time. How can you protect yourself from arthritis complications? Explore some practical ideas and strategies that could benefit you in day-to-day life.

Mar 9th, 2025

How to Prevent Infections When You Have an Autoimmune Disorder

Living with an autoimmune disorder throws you some curveballs, including the need to take care to prevent infections. Learn some expert advice on protecting your health from infection, sepsis, and illness when you have an autoimmune disease.

Feb 1st, 2025

Treating Long Covid With a Stellate Ganglion Block

The health impacts of long COVID linger even after you’re no longer infected, compromising your health and quality of life. Could a stellate ganglion block help to treat your fatigue, brain fog, and other long COVID symptoms?

Jan 1st, 2025

Symptoms and Causes of Nerve Entrapment Syndrome

A nerve that is compressed between two other structures in your body can leave you in pain or dealing with other uncomfortable symptoms. The condition, which is known as nerve entrapment syndrome, often affects your limbs. How can you deal with it?

Nov 30th, 2024

The Science Behind Hot and Cold Therapy for Pain Relief

You may hear recommendations for treating pain by using either heat or cold. So which one will bring you the most relief? Learn the science behind these therapies and better understand when to use heat or cold to tame your pain.

Nov 1st, 2024

Health Problems That Can Occur if You're Nutrient Deficient

When you lack essential nutrients like vitamins and minerals, your health suffers. Learn more about the health problems that can affect you if you’re nutrient deficient, and how dietary supplementation helps your health. 

Oct 9th, 2024

How Botox® Works to Relieve Migraine Pain

Migraine headaches cause intense pain, as well as other symptoms like sensory sensitivity. Could Botox® injections relieve your migraine symptoms? Learn more about this treatment approach.

Sep 11th, 2024

Do I Still Need Supplements If I Eat a Healthy Diet?

The foods you eat give your body essential vitamins and nutrients. Can you get all of the essential nutrients you need through your diet, or do you need dietary supplements?

Aug 12th, 2024

Posture Exercises to Prevent Neck Pain

Neck pain is extremely common among adults in the United States. By using these simple stretches and posture exercises, you can keep from joining those who are suffering from chronic neck pain.

Jul 1st, 2024

Why Are Autoimmune Disorders Becoming So Common?

More than 23 million people in the United States live with autoimmune disorders, in which your immune system attacks healthy cells in your body. What’s more, statistics indicate that these conditions are on the rise.  What is causing the increase?

Jun 4th, 2024

3 Lifestyle Changes to Slow Osteoarthritis Progression

Osteoarthritis (OA) isn’t a curable condition, but you can do a lot to slow OA progression and maintain a high quality of life. Take a moment to learn about lifestyle changes that reduce the disease’s symptoms and slow its progression.

Apr 30th, 2024

Myths and Facts About Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Researchers believe that the connective tissue disorder hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) may be 10 times more common than they knew. Because many myths surround this disease, it’s important to get the facts, including treatment information.

Apr 3rd, 2024

5 Benefits of Using Botox to Treat Cervical Dystonia

If you have cervical dystonia, you might be able to benefit from Botox® injections to treat the involuntary muscle spasms that occur in your neck. Take a moment to explore the benefits of Botox treatment for cervical dystonia.

Mar 14th, 2024

COOLIEF® Radiofrequency Ablation: What to Expect

If you’ve received a recommendation for COOLIEF® cooled radiofrequency ablation (RFA), or you’re otherwise interested in this procedure, you might be wondering what to expect during treatment. Learn more about what it’s like to have cooled RFA.

Feb 1st, 2024

I'm Ready to Start a Journey to Wellness: Where Do I Begin?

As a new year begins, are you ready to focus on your health and wellness? Take a moment to learn some helpful pointers on where to start improving your wellness. 

Jan 9th, 2024

Why Ketamine Might Be the Right Treatment for Your Migraines

If you suffer from chronic migraine headaches, you should know more about the promise of ketamine as an effective therapy for the pain and other symptoms of migraines. Take a moment to get the information you need about ketamine for migraine relief.

Dec 5th, 2023

Treating Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with Lifestyle Modifications

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) affects your connective tissues, and it can result in symptoms including hypermobility and chronic v What lifestyle changes help to live comfortably with EDS? Take a moment to find out.

Nov 15th, 2023

What Can I Expect During a Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial?

Spinal control stimulation (SCS) might be the long-term pain management solution you need. Before you commit to an implanted SCS device, you try it out during what is called a SCS trial. Take a moment to learn more about the SCS trial process, including w

Sep 30th, 2023

I Never Had Migraines Before — Why Do I Have Them Now?

Migraine headaches result from triggers and from a genetic predisposition. If you find yourself dealing with migraines now when you never experienced them previously, you need to learn about what might be triggering them.Here are some of the possibilities.

Sep 1st, 2023

The Link Between Your Mood and Your Nutrition

What you eat makes a difference in your health, your energy levels, and can even your mood. If you need to rebalance your diet, supplementation can help! Take a moment to learn more about mood, nutrition, and how you can take control.

Aug 7th, 2023

Understanding How EDS Affects Children

Children with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) have unique health care needs. Take a moment to learn about the impact pediatric EDS can have, treatment for it, and support that can help.

Jul 10th, 2023

4 Expert Nutrition Hacks You Can Start Using Today

Are you using the best approach when it comes to nutrition? Take advantage of our expertise as you explore these nutrition hacks to maximize your health and wellness.

Jun 1st, 2023

The Link Between Neck Pain and Working from Home

Are you finding yourself in more neck pain since you’ve been working from home? You’re not alone! Learn more about the connection between working from home and worsening neck pain, and what you can do for relief.

May 1st, 2023

How to Relieve Jaw Pain Without Surgery

If you suffer from chronic jaw pain, you might have temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJ). Before resorting to surgery, you have plenty of treatment options to address that TMJ pain. Here’s how we can help.

Apr 1st, 2023

Why Do My Hips Hurt When I Wake Up in the Morning?

Hip pain in the morning can be a sign of an underlying condition in need of treatment. Such morning discomfort isn’t something you should have to live with. Take a moment to learn more about morning hip pain, as well as your treatment options.

Mar 13th, 2023

Suffering From Chronic Migraine Pain? Here's How Botox Can Help

Chronic migraine headaches pose a severe problem to live with. Did you know that Botox® injections can be an effective treatment for migraine pain? Take a moment to find out if Botox could be part of your migraine treatment plan.

Feb 7th, 2023

All of Your Treatment Options for Occipital Neuralgia

If you have occipital neuralgia, you already know that the migraine-like headaches pose a significant issue in your life. Take a moment to learn more about all of your treatment options for this rare type of headache condition.

Jan 1st, 2023

What Can Low-Dose Naltrexone Treat?

Pain management, treatment of sleep disorders, and caring for autoimmune conditions can all be tricky situations. Learn more about how low-dose naltrexone can help with a variety of wellness care needs. Could you be a good candidate?

Dec 5th, 2022

The Differences Between OMT, Massage Therapy, and Chiropractic Care

If you’re interested in therapies involving manual treatment, you might be confused about the differences between osteopathic manipulative therapy (OMT), massage therapy, and chiropractic care. Here’s what you need to know about manual therapies!

Nov 1st, 2022

How Stellate Ganglion Block Can Help Long Haul Covid Symptoms, PTSD, and CRPS

Chronic health and wellness issues like long haul COVID-19 and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) involve your sympathetic nervous system. Read about sympathetic nervous system support and stellate ganglion block (SGB) treatment.

Sep 30th, 2022

4 Benefits of COOLIEF Radiofrequency Ablation

Could you benefit from radiofrequency (RF) ablation treatment for chronic pain? Take a moment to learn about the benefits of this treatment method for blocking nerve signals and resolving ongoing pain symptoms.

Aug 31st, 2022

How Acupuncture Can Alleviate Your Aches and Pains

If you’re suffering from symptoms of physical pain, you should know about acupuncture, a scientifically proven treatment method for aches and pain. Take a moment to learn more about how acupuncture therapy could work for you.

Aug 1st, 2022

Is Working From Home a Pain in Your Neck?

Working from home can improve your life in many ways — but have you noticed increased issues with neck pain since you stopped going to the office? Take a moment to learn more about causes of neck pain, and what you can do to find relief.

Jul 1st, 2022

Why Might I Need Supplements?

Supplements are a great way to address vitamin and nutrient deficiencies, increasing your whole-body health and wellness. Take a moment to learn more about why you might be able to benefit from dietary supplements.

Jun 1st, 2022

Understanding Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS): Signs and Treatments

Could you have Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS)? This inherited connective tissue disorder causes pain and overly flexible joints and stretchy skin. Take a moment to learn more about the signs and symptoms of EDS, and how this condition is treated.

May 1st, 2022

5 Effective Migraine Treatments

If you suffer from chronic migraine headaches, you should learn more about these effective treatments to relieve your symptoms of pain, nausea, and sensory distortions. With the right treatment, your migraines can be less severe and less frequent.

Apr 1st, 2022

How Effective is Spinal Cord Stimulation?

Spinal cord stimulation offers an innovative pain relief solution. Take a few moments to learn more about the effectiveness of spinal cord stimulation, and whether this treatment option could be right for you.

Mar 1st, 2022

3 Indications for Stellate Ganglion Blocks: CRPS, PTSD, and Long-Haul COVID

Could you benefit from stellate ganglion block (SGB) treatment? This injection procedure can help with symptoms of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and even long-haul COVID-19 symptoms. Take a moment to learn mo

Feb 1st, 2022

Little-Known Causes of Back Pain

Back pain is a common complaint, and it can develop from familiar or little-known causes. Take a few moments to learn more about some of the lesser-known conditions that might be causing your back pain, and what you can do to improve your condition.

Jan 1st, 2022

Chronic Pain: Can Radiofrequency Ablation Help?

Treatments like radiofrequency (RF) ablation offer real promise to alleviate symptoms of chronic pain. Take a few moments to learn more about how RF ablation works, and whether you may be a good candidate for this procedure for long-term pain relief.

Dec 1st, 2021

Diabetic Neuropathy Risks and Treatment Options

If you have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, you could be at increased risk for painful diabetic neuropathy due to long-term high blood sugar levels. Take a moment to learn more about your prevention and treatment options for diabetic neuropathy.

Nov 10th, 2021

Ketamine for Severe Depression: What to Expect

If you have severe depression despite trying other treatments, you might benefit from low-dose therapeutic ketamine infusion treatment. Take a few moments to learn what to expect from this revolutionary approach to relieving severe depression.

Oct 1st, 2021

Cooled RFA for Shoulder and Knee Compared With Steroid Injections

Are you coping with shoulder or knee pain? You should know about revolutionary cooled radiofrequency ablation, which has shown to be more effective for shoulder and knee pain than steroid injections. Take a few moments to learn more.

Sep 1st, 2021

4 Reasons to Include Supplements in Your Diet

You might not be able to get all of the essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients your body needs from your diet alone. Learn why dietary supplements may hold the key to improving your whole-body health.

Aug 10th, 2021

What's Triggering Your Migraines?

If you suffer from chronic migraines, identifying your triggers is an important part of managing your pain and other symptoms. Take a few moments to learn more about common migraine triggers, and the steps you can take to avoid migraines.

Jul 14th, 2021

Calm The Nerves that Are Causing Your Back Pain With Spinal Cord Stimulation

If you’re suffering from chronic back pain, you should know about spinal cord stimulation, a long-lasting solution that may be able to resolve your symptoms. Take a moment to learn more about spinal cord stimulation.

Jun 28th, 2021

PRP: How This All-Natural Therapy Relieves Pain in the Shoulders, Knees, and Hips

You rely on your major joints for everything from walking to eating, so when one of them is in pain, your life is affected in meaningful ways. Explore how platelet-rich plasma therapy is answering the call.

May 16th, 2021

Dealing With a New or “Acute” Pain? We Can Help

Though long-lasting chronic pain creates its own coping challenges, acute pain can be no less disruptive to your life when it occurs. Look to a pain management specialist for help when you’re suffering from short-term or new “acute” pain.

Apr 22nd, 2021

Help for Your Acute Migraine Headaches

Do you suffer from acute migraine headaches? Relief is available! Take a few moments to learn more about the treatment options that can help you get your chronic migraine headaches under control.

Mar 1st, 2021

Radiofrequency Ablation Can Help With Spinal Pain

If you’re suffering from cervical, thoracic, or lumbar spinal pain, you should know more about radiofrequency (RF) ablation. Take a moment to learn how RF ablation could help with your spinal pain.

Feb 1st, 2021

Am I a Candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulation?

Could you benefit from spinal cord stimulation? Take a moment to learn more about this effective and long-lasting pain management technique, and whether you could be a candidate for spinal cord stimulation.

Jan 1st, 2021

Is Ketamine Infusion Therapy Safe?

Safely used, Ketamine infusion therapy can provide effective relief for chronic mental health conditions like depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety. Could Ketamine infusion therapy be safe for you? Take a moment to learn more.

Dec 1st, 2020

Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and the Treatments That Can Help

Complex, chronic pain conditions can be hard to handle alone. Take a moment to learn what you need to know about professional support options for dealing with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).

Nov 1st, 2020

Low-Dose Naltrexone for EDS, Fibromyalgia, Insomnia, Chronic Fatigue, Autoimmune Disorders, and More

We learn more every year about the best treatments to deal with stubborn health problems like chronic pain, sleeplessness, and depression. Take a moment to learn more about how low-dose naltrexone treatment could significantly improve your health.

Oct 21st, 2020

Do I Need to Add Supplements to My Diet?

Getting the essential vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients you need can be a challenge. That's where dietary supplements can help. Take a few moments to learn more about what dietary supplements can do to improve your health.

Sep 8th, 2020

Move More: Benefits of Exercise for Relieving Chronic Joint Pain

When you live with a condition that causes chronic joint pain, such as arthritis, the last thing you might feel like doing is exercising. However, moderate, low-impact movements can actually significantly help you cope with your joint pain.

Aug 19th, 2020

What You Need to Know About Therapeutic Botox® for Head and Neck Problems

You're probably well aware of how popular Botox® is as a cosmetic anti-aging treatment. However, did you know that Botox has other therapeutic uses, and can help you with head and neck tension, including migraines? Learn more about therapeutic Botox.

Jul 20th, 2020

Can You Benefit from Ketamine Therapy?

When you're living with chronic pain or dealing with severe depression, you can struggle to thrive from day to day. Could you benefit from ketamine infusion therapy? Explore how ketamine infusion therapy can improve your quality of life.

Jun 18th, 2020

Are You Getting the Right Vitamins?

Your body needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy and strong. You can get many of your essential vitamins through your diet, but you might also benefit from vitamin supplements. Which ones? Explore what you may be lacking.

May 18th, 2020

How to Know if You Have Hypermobile EDS

Are you hyperflexible? Do your fingers and elbows bend in unusual directions without pain or discomfort? Exceptional flexibility may be a sign of a genetic disorder called hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS). Here’s how to tell if you have it.

Apr 21st, 2020

Could Radiofrequency Ablation Remedy Your Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain affects your physical and emotional well-being and often prevents you from enjoying a more active lifestyle. Radiofrequency ablation is a revolutionary treatment that blocks pain signals to your brain for long-term relief without drugs.

Mar 13th, 2020

CBD Oil: Risks, Side Effects, and What You Need to Know

Are you considering adding CBD oil to your pain management treatment plan? Here’s what you need to know about risks, side effects, and how it works, before you try it.

Feb 12th, 2020

What Causes Migraines and How We Offer Relief

If you suffer from migraines, you know firsthand how intense they get. But do you know what causes your migraines? Read on to learn what the common causes of migraines are and how you can find relief when they strike.

Jan 8th, 2020

Suffering from Chronic Back Pain? Spinal Cord Stimulators Can Help

Millions of Americans struggle with chronic back pain, which can have an incredibly large impact on their lives. If you want to regain your quality of life through pain-free movement, a spinal cord stimulator may be the solution.

Dec 6th, 2019

Manage Your Chronic Pain with Ketamine Infusions

If you suffer from chronic pain but want to avoid opioid treatments, learn more about the effectiveness of intravenous ketamine infusions.

Nov 14th, 2019

Here's How Your Weight Affects Your Joints

Your joints support every move you make, from walking to waving your arm. All this movement also increases joint stress. Carrying excess body weight compounds the stress and may lead to debilitating joint pain.

Oct 4th, 2019

The Dangers of Tech Neck

You may enjoy keeping up with your friends and family on your favorite social media app, but all that time you spend with your head bent looking at down at your phone is doing serious damage to your neck and placing you at risk for tech neck.

Sep 3rd, 2019

What is Cooled Radiofrequency Ablation?

Are you experiencing chronic pain? Learn how cooled radiofrequency ablation can help you find relief—without surgery or pills.

Aug 26th, 2019

How Effective Is Botox at Alleviating Migraines?

BotoxⓇ isn’t just a wrinkle fighter. It’s an FDA-approved treatment for chronic migraines. Is Botox right for you? Here’s what you should know about how effective Botox is for alleviating migraines.

Jul 16th, 2019

Should You Consider a Spinal Cord Stimulator for That Chronic Back Pain?

Chronic back pain is a misery without letup. When other treatments have failed, a spinal cord stimulator can provide permanent relief from chronic back pain. Learn how it works and whether it’s a good option for treating your pain.

May 31st, 2019

4 All-Natural Migraine Treatments You Haven't Tried

Do you experience migraines? Then you know how crippling they can be. Luckily, there are natural treatment options out there to provide relief. Read on to discover how you can better manage your migraine pain.

May 17th, 2019

We Have the Most Comprehensive Treatments for Hypermobile EDS in the Area

Dealing with a rare disorder like hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) can be frustrating. Thankfully, expert care is available here in Alaska.

Apr 18th, 2019