U.S. Commerce Association’s Award Plaque Honors the Achievement

NEW YORK, NY, July 30, 2010 -- For the second consecutive year, The Pain Center of Arizona has been selected for the 2010 Phoenix Award in the Pain Management category by the U.S. Commerce Association (USCA).

Researchers Close To Chromosome That Affects Pain

For the first time in history, a gene within our bodies may have been found that links directly to how susceptible we all are to chronic pain. The research findings were recently published in Genome Research, an international, peer-reviewed journal.

Washington Considers Requiring Pain Specialist Referrals

Back pain is something we talk about quite often. It’s a common source of chronic pain, and a common source of misdiagnosis and conflicting treatment strategies. While one pain specialist might have you o a regiment of prescription pain killers, another might suggest back surgery. You might even run into a pain specialist who suggests a natural approach involving no medication or surgeries.

Yoga's Healing Powers

Accurately Treating Lower Back Pain

Arthritis-related back pain accounts for 15 percent of all chronic lower back pain, according to Reuters, and current “management guidelines” might be hindering how affective a pain specialist or family physician might be able to treat the pain.



“Today, doctors perform one or two so-called diagnostic nerve blocks, in which they inject anesthetics into the joints of the spine. If the blocks alleviate the pain, it's likely that the joint was the culprit.

The Glucosamine Pain Management Conversation Continues

Chronic Pain Starting Young

Glucosamine and Common Knowledge

We’ve been spending a lot of time on back pain here at The Pain Center of Arizona, but it’s all for good reason. Chronic back pain is one of the painful conditions that we see a lot of, so it’s important to keep our patients and web friends informed about how to stay healthy and avoid this kind of pain.

The Kettlebell Makes It's Return

The Pain Center of Arizona reminds everyone to have a safe and happy holiday weekend. While we might not agree on health care reform, or many other things, our Democracy is what makes us strong and American. On this holiday weekend, don't forget to remember the men and women who are away from their families and loved ones protecting our freedoms. We proudly support our troops. Happy 4th of July!!