by Todd S. Koppel, MD | Aug 30, 2024 | Pain Management, Blog
Pain Management is Moving Beyond Opioids Whether you’re living with chronic pain or just need temporary relief as you recover from an accident, injury, or surgery — you’re sure to be interested in anything that might make you more comfortable without the risk of...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | Jun 27, 2024 | Neck Pain, Back Pain
What Can I Do About Chronic Pain After a Car Accident? If you’ve been in a car accident and chronic pain from your injuries is diminishing your quality of life — you are not alone. In 2023, more than 1.5 million Americans were injured in car accidents. The...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | May 16, 2024 | Pain Management, Blog
Why is Osteoarthritis Painful? The most common type of arthritis, Osteoarthritis, occurs when the protective cartilage that cushions the ends of the bones wears down over time. Osteoarthritis pain is most often experienced in the hands, knees, hips, and spine — but...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | Apr 25, 2024 | Back Pain, Pain Management
The Impact of Back Pain and Other Types of Chronic Pain Chronic pain can significantly impact your quality of life. It can make work difficult, if not possible. Pain can make enjoying time with loved ones difficult, it has an impact on mental health and well-being...
by Todd S. Koppel, MD | Mar 6, 2024 | Blog, Back Pain
Managing Back Pain from a Herniated Disc Disc herniations are one of the most common causes of back pain. This injury often has a negative effect on a person’s functioning and quality of life. People living with back pain aren’t always aware that a herniated disc is...