April 2017
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Apr
Happy Thanks giving from Summa Pain Treatment
We want to take this opportunity to wish our patients, their families, and our employees a Happy Thanks giving. Summa Pain Treatment hopes you reflect on all your blessings. Stay safe and enjoy the important things in life.
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Apr
Veterans PTSD & Chronic Pain:
Every year veterans return home, many suffering from trauma, there’s a need to help transition them back into civilian life. One of the biggest obstacles to this process is the coping process. Unfortunately, more than 44 percent of U.S. military suffer from chronic pain after combat deployment, according to a report by JAMA Internal Medicine. If that isn’t enough, moreRead more
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Apr
Traveling for the Holidays? Here are Three Tips for Managing Pain:
For many of us, the holidays are a busy time for travel, as we hit the road or jump on a flight to see family and friends. And, while this time of year is all about spending time with those we love, it can often be interrupted by pain induced by traveling conditions. Here are some helpful tips for avoidingRead more
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Apr
Digital Device Injuries:
Being attached to a smartphone, may not seem like a big deal now, but research shows it has more than a few serious downsides later on in life. Virtually unheard of two years ago, “text neck” is a repetitive strain injury that’s becoming more common as more people hunch over smartphones. When your spine is in a neutral position, theRead more
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Apr
Pain management After A Car Accident:
Car accidents–they happen in seconds. Even though car accidents can create different injuries for different people, there are many common injuries that create problems for everybody. In fact, more than 70 percent of people who visit the emergency room after a car crash still feel pain six weeks later, according to a study from the University of North Carolina SchoolRead more
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Apr
Opioid Addiction Dangers: Health Issues: Pain Management:
When it comes to pain management, there are many different ways that doctors choose to handle the treatment. Some are holistic, some rely on opioid prescriptions. While opioids can be beneficial in small doses, they do have dangerous side effects that you should be aware of. Below are the top dangers associated with opioid use, you should be aware of.Read more
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Apr
Activities to Help Your Adolescent with Back Pain
Back pain can affect all ages, including kids and teens. While younger children tend to have short-lived back pain due to less severe stresses on the back, adolescents are more likely to suffer from injuries that might result in back pain. The good news? There are activities that will help alleviate any pain or tension in young kids and adolescents.Read more
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Apr
Chronic Pain and Exercise:
Think taking a day off from the gym will help combat chronic pain? Guess again. Exercise is still one of the best ways to beat or lessen chronic pain. Not all exercises, however, are created equal. Engaging in the wrong types of workouts or overexerting yourself can actually do more harm than good, if not careful. Here are some exercisesRead more
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Apr
Dr. Paul Pannozzo, an Summa pain specialist, just authored an informative article discussing the benefits of swimming or water aerobics in lessening and treating chronic pain.
Dr. Paul Pannozzo, an Summa pain specialist, just authored an informative article discussing the benefits of swimming or water aerobics in lessening and treating chronic pain. We invite you to read the article and learn more about Dr. Pannozzo’s take on the benefits of swimming: Green Living Arizona, swimming
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Apr
World Class Athletes and Pain Management:
With the 2016 Olympics wrapping up, there’s a lot that we can learn from the athletes competing to represent our country. These athletes know how to push through a tough workout, stay calm under pressure, and deal with painbetter than most. The good news is that you don’t have to be a superstar athlete to benefit from pain management techniques.Read more