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30
Jun
Rising Cost of HealthCare
Health insurance has been a hot topic for debate over the last few years, especially here in the Phoenix Valley. Whether you supported universal health care measures or not, we’ve seen a huge increase in premiums and many people are still not receiving the treatment they so desperately seek. Here in the Phoenix Valley, we have seen reports of peopleRead more
17
Apr
Back Pain
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for physician visits and can be an enormous obstacle to overcome. The lumbar spine is made like other spinal regions, with a disc in the front and two joints in the back, which make the shape of an equilateral triangle if viewed from above. This construct is what allows the backRead more
17
Apr
Golf Stretches & Exercises:
For many in Arizona, golf is a hobby. For others, it’s a way to get in shape. And, for the handful of golfers that will be heading to North Scottsdale at the end of this month for the annual Waste Management, Phoenix Open, it’s a career. But, whether you’re just doing it for fun or competition, truth is that whileRead more
17
Apr
Selecting The Right Pain Management Doctor:
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), in 2016 more than 25 million American adults experienced chronic pain every day. If those numbers aren’t alarming enough, the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission found that more than 193 million pain reliever pills were dispensed last year in Maricopa County alone. A scary reality as we kick-off a New Year. But, thereRead more
17
Apr
Exercise Injuries & Pain In The New Year.
If you’re like millions of other Americans, your New Year’s exercise resolutions involved getting more active. Whether spending more time and the gym, hiking in Arizona’s great outdoors or getting involved in a specialty workout class, you’ve upped your activity level and are likely suffering from some muscle pain or soreness as we head into month two of the NewRead more
17
Apr
Happy New Year
Summa Pain Treatment wants to take this opportunity wish our patients, employees, friends, family and community, a Happy New Year! Thank you for a great 2016. We are looking forward to keeping you pain-free and healthy in 2017.
17
Apr
Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays
The holidays are rapidly approaching. Summa Pain Treatment and our staff in Peoria, Phoenix and Chandler want to wish you all a Merry Christmas and happy holidays during this joyful season.
17
Apr
Insurance Enrollment: Deadline is fast approaching.
Open-Enrollment 101: Here is What you Need to Know It’s open insurance enrollment time and choosing a health plan can be stressful, especially if you’re dealing with chronic pain or are expecting to have surgery in the New Year. With new provisions to health care laws, new lingo, endless forms and a confusing system, a few tips from health expertsRead more
17
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.
17
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