Tag Archives: pain
Treating Pain with a Video Game
By Jason Weinstock on November 29, 2012 Posted in Back Injuries,Chronic painMany of my clients with very severe injuries must learn to accept that they will live with pain the rest of their lives. After they exhaust all that doctors have to offer and realize that there is no “fix”, these clients either adapt and live reasonably happy and productive lives, or they stay miserable. How … Continue reading Treating Pain with a Video Game
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
By Jason Weinstock on October 13, 2012 Posted in Chronic painHow to treat chronic pain was a topic addressed by several of the featured speakers at the WILG convention in Las Vegas this weekend. (WILG is a non-profit organization that assists attorneys in advocating the rights of injured workers.) Dr. Steven Simon, M.D. of the Kansas University Medical Group spoke about CRPS complex regional pain … Continue reading Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Chronic Pain: New Help with Peripheral Nerve Surgery
By Jason Weinstock on October 13, 2012 Posted in Medical CareA featured speaker at the WILG convention today was Dr. Tim Tollestrup, M.D., a Las Vegas physician who specializes in peripheral nerve surgery. Dr. Tollestrup had recently operated successfully on one of my clients with a crush injury to his foot, so I was interested in knowing more about him and his approach to treating … Continue reading Chronic Pain: New Help with Peripheral Nerve Surgery