Pain Clinic of Michigan

02/09/2018

Help mange your pain with food. Broccoli provides an antioxidant that fights inflammation by reducing your levels of cytokines and NF-kB, which drive inflammation.

02/08/2018

Our approach to pain management combines medication management, physical therapy and behavioral health with a specific focus on non-surgical interventional pain procedures. Call to learn how Dr. V. and his team can improve your everyday living --> 586.977.7246

02/05/2018

Try sleeping on your side with a pillow between your knees or switch to your back with a pillow under your knees to relieve the pain that's keep you up at night.

02/02/2018

Exercise can help to improve lower back pain if you're aware of the proper movements. DO: Partial crunches DON'T: Sit ups

01/31/2018

Keep cool - we're here to help manage your lower back pain. It's best to ice your pain in the first 24 to 48 hours after an injury because it reduces inflammation. Heat will only make the pain worse at this point. Heat actually inflames the inflammatory processes. After 48 hours, you may switch to a heating pad.

01/29/2018

Reducing inflammation the delicious way 🌱 The ginger, berries, and hibiscus in this smoothie are all anti inflammatory foods.

5 easy to prepare recipes to reduce inflammation and chronic pain.

01/26/2018

We see many patients with Vitamin D deficiencies during the winter months. Part of the reason we tend to feel slower and sadder during the winter is reduced exposure to sunlight, which lowers vitamin D levels and overall energy. Be sure to get in all your daily vitamins and supplements.

The cold weather can affect those that experience chronic pain making their condition even worse. Here are tips to relieve chronic pain!

01/24/2018

Dr. V's approach to pain management combines medication management, physical therapy and behavioral health with a specific focus on non-surgical interventional pain procedures. Call to learn how Dr. V. and his team can improve your everyday living --> 586.977.7246

01/23/2018

If you're sitting at a desk all day you'll want to consider this -
using an exercise ball in replace of an office chair helps to promote good posture without back support. It'll also require more active use of your muscles to balance yourself. If you have an injured back, we advise you to consult your doctor prior to using this alternative.

01/20/2018

If you're suffering from pain, you'll want to start adding ginger to your diet. Ginger can be beneficial in reducing inflammation relieving muscle pain and arthritis. Try this Roasted Winter Vegetables with a Maple-Ginger Glaze recipe: http://ow.ly/gBOA30hSYQt

01/17/2018

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01/17/2018

At the Pain Clinic of Michigan, Dr. V. performs a minimally-invasive procedure to diagnose and treat neck or back pain called a Medial Branch Block. This procedure can determine whether a facet joint, which connects the bones of your spine providing support as you move, is the source of your pain. Your medical branch nerves are located next to the facet joints and transmit pain signals from these joints to your brain. Call today to book your consultation —> 586.977.7246