The Pain Management Group
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Congratulations to Dr. McHugh!
We are proud to congratulate Dr. McHugh for being recognized as one of Nashville’s Top Doctors by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. He has received Top Doctors recognition several years in the past, along with recognition from U.S. News & World Report and Castle Connolly. He is a board-certified pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation physician
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Procedure Spotlight: Discography
Back pain is always frustrating. It can be even worse when you don’t know the cause. Fortunately, there’s an interventional procedure that can help diagnose the cause of persistent, severe back pain. Learn more about discography.
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Procedure Spotlight: Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)
An ESI is a common, minimally invasive procedure that involves the injection of both a local anesthetic and a steroid medication into the lowest portion of the epidural space to help reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Who is a candidate?…
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Procedure Spotlight: Radiofrequency Ablation
Our spotlight procedure for May is the Radiofrequency Ablation. This minimally-invasive procedure is most commonly offered to patients with neck or back pain from facet joint problems like arthritis or injury and reduces or eliminates the pain of damaged facet joints by disrupting the medial branch nerves that carry the pain signals.
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Procedure Spotlight: Kyphoplasty
Back pain is well… a pain. Whether it’s a constant ache or a sharp jab, back pain can keep you from doing what you love. It can even keep you from doing normal, daily activities. If you suffer from back pain, you’re not alone. Each year, an estimated 16 million people report chronic back pain. With those numbers, it’s not surprising that many people consider back pain a normal part of life. But it doesn’t have to be. Learn more about kyphoplasty and how it can treat some types of back pain.
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How to Shop at the Farmer’s Market
Warmer weather is right around the corner. Spring and summer bring many things, and if you’re not a fan of cold weather, you’re probably excited for the season change. One thing that comes in spring is the farmer’s market. Depending on where you live, you might have a year-long market or you might have an outdoor, seasonal market in the spring and summer. Your local farmer’s market is a great place to find seasonal produce. Not only can you save a little money, but you’ll also be getting fresh food. Keep reading to learn more about how to shop at the farmer’s market.
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What is Self-Care?
February is the month of love, a time to show we love our friends, family and partners. But, it can also be a month of self-love! You’ve probably heard of the term “self-care” by now. It’s incredibly popular on the internet, with celebrities and influences promoting the idea. In fact, even Barbie is promoting self-care these days. With all of the information swirling around, though, it can be difficult to know what self-care is and how exactly you should practice it. We’re here to help.
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SMART Goals for the New Year
Every year after the holidays, the “new year, fresh start!” mindset sweeps over us. We have great intentions of joining a gym, eating better, sleeping more or keeping the house picked up. However, for many of us, it’s easy to slip back into bad habits come February.
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Cold Weather and Chronic Pain
During cold weather, joint and other chronic pain can worsen. Whether you have arthritis or inflammation problems, cold weather can worsen your symptoms. There could be many reasons for increased pain during winter months, and it’s important to find ways to reduce your chronic pain during cold weather.
Here are a few tips that could help you reduce chronic pain during cold weather…
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Mindfulness and Thankfulness
On the blog, we’ve talked a lot about mindfulness. Mindfulness is the practice of being present in life. This means living in a way that promotes overall health by taking care of every aspect of health, including mental health. Living mindfully can help you create ways to respond to situations in life and is particularly helpful for those with chronic pain, who can benefit from reduced stress and increased wellness. During this time of Thanksgiving, mindfulness can be practiced in a number of ways, but perhaps most important is through gratitude. Keep reading to learn more about the links between mindfulness and thankfulness.
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Overcoming Back To School Stress
Back to school season can be stressful. Whether you’re a student, parent, teacher, worker or just feeling the weight of summer ending, it can be easy to give in to stress. But, you don’t have to let that stress overcome you. Use these tips to help overcome back to school stress and enjoy the season.
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How to Get Better Sleep: Fighting Chronic Pain with Sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to pain management. Getting the best sleep you can helps reduce stress levels, which can help you manage chronic pain symptoms.
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How to Avoid Vacation Stress
Do you have one last getaway planned before summer comes to an end? With school and fall right around the corner, now is a great time to getaway for one last break. However, easy-going vacations can turn stressful in the blink of an eye. One minute you are enjoying yourself by the beach or pool and the next minute you have had a bought of vacation stress. If this has happened to you, know you’re not alone.
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Stay Hydrated with Watermelon
It is no coincidence “water” is found in the word watermelon. This thirst-quenching fruit provides you with fluid, vitamins and electrolytes, which help fight off dehydration. Try these tasty ideas to help you stay hydrated this summer with watermelon…
