There are a number of issues that must be considered in geriatric pain assessment. The major issues that merit attention are presence of comorbidities, mental status, depression in late life, limitations in ADLs, medications, and the importance of family and other support systems (see Depression; Social Networks, Support, and Integration). (more…)

There are many risks associated with any sort of surgery, including back surgery for pain. Doctors often either gloss over these risks, or fail to mention them completely simply because you have not asked. It is your responsibility as a patient to know and understand everything you possibly can about the surgery that you are going to have so that there are no surprises after wards.

1. Any surgery that involves a general anesthetic carries a significant risk of death. (more…)

The interpretation of physical health complaints due to anxiety or hypochondria is often a form of physical symptoms dismiss persons who are not familiar with a medical facility, which in May this allows for the accounting and ‘medical insurance, scouring, which does not benefit of patients. These authors also discuss diseases are often associated with depression, such as heart failure, Parkinson’s disease and hypothyroidism, and medications, the cause of depression to side effects such as antihypertensive drugs and barbiturates. Emphasize the importance of distinguishing between the true symptoms of depression caused by illness or medication. (more…)

Sciatica exercises don’t have to be very complicated to be effective. In most cases, they can be performed successfully at home and can often negate the need for professional treatment. Whether used by themselves or in addition to other forms of treatment, simple sciatica pain exercises and self-care methods can often be the difference between recovery and chronic pain. (more…)