Your joints change as you age, but joint pain is not a normal part of aging. Unfortunately, many people just live with the pain because they think it’s part of life. Read on to learn the steps you can take to prevent or reduce joint pain.
When it comes to joint pain, you can count on one thing: Without treatment, you have a better chance of the problem getting worse than better. If you start treatment now, you can enter the New Year with significantly less joint pain.
You may think of achy hips as a problem affecting older adults. However, adults of all ages struggle with hip pain as athletic injuries and repetitive stress are two of the top causes. Here’s a rundown on why you have hip pain.
Anyone who sits most of the day while working at a desk has a high risk of developing a back or neck injury that turns into chronic pain. You can significantly lower your risk and protect the health of your spine by following our five tips.
In 2018, nearly 3 million people suffered a workplace injury. Many of them ended up with chronic pain or limited function that interfered with their ability to work or enjoy life. That’s where we can help.
Most people haven’t heard of ganglion cysts, yet they account for 60-70% of all masses or lumps on your wrist or fingers. Ganglion cysts can get large enough to affect your appearance and cause pain. Read on to learn about your treatment options.
Kyphoplasty restores the normal shape and strength of vertebrae that sustain a compression fracture. But don’t wait too long to talk with us about kyphoplasty. You only have a short window of opportunity to pursue this exceptional treatment.
Though endometriosis is known for causing severe pelvic pain, it can also lead to an unexpected problem: hip pain. When you have ongoing hip pain despite treatment, or when a cause can’t be identified, we can help alleviate your pain.
Have you had your foot fall asleep then experienced a pins-and-needles sensation as it wakes up? That’s an example of tingling nerve pain, a problem that becomes severe in advanced neuropathy. Here’s what you need to know about peripheral neuropathy.
Contact sports like football are not the top cause of sports injuries. If you’re over the age of 25, you’re more likely to suffer an injury from recreational sports like tennis, golf, bowling, and hiking. Here’s how to prevent injuries.
Of all the possible ways to manage arthritis for long-lasting results, conventional medications aren’t even in the picture. You’ll have the most success controlling your pain when you follow these five healthy lifestyle changes.
If you’re diabetic, you have an extreme risk for neuropathy, with 60-70% of all diabetic patients developing multiple neuropathies. Neuropathy is renowned for causing pain, yet you can take steps to prevent the problem. Here’s what you need to know.
Considering your knee bears the full weight of your body as it moves, it’s no surprise to learn that 25% of adults have frequent knee pain. What you may not know is that several common bad habits can contribute to knee pain.
By the time you’re 60, you’ll have some degree of disc degeneration. But age-related changes start to occur long before then, and disc degeneration isn’t the only problem that causes back pain. Read on to learn why back pain is normal as you age.
Nerve injuries can happen suddenly, or they can sneak up on you gradually over months or years of overuse. No matter how they develop, nerve injuries are notoriously painful. Here are some tips on how to prevent the most common nerve injuries.
If you use a smartphone, tablet, or computer, you’re at risk of tech neck. It’s easier than you may realize to strain your neck by looking down at your electronic device. Read on to learn about the dangers and how to prevent the problem
Looking for a pain mitigation solution that doesn’t involve opioids, provides long-lasting results, and delivers real, effective pain relief? PRP therapy could help you enjoy living again.
Regenerative medicine helps you feel restored because it truly restores damaged and diseased tissues in your body. With specialized regenerative treatments like stem cell therapy and platelet-rich plasma, you’ll regain health and feel revitalized.
Healthy bones require a high-force impact to break, but a spinal compression fracture is different; it occurs from normal daily activity like bending over or coughing. When you have this type of fracture, a kyphoplasty may be your best solution.
If your life is limited by chronic back and neck pain, you’ve probably tried many treatments that fail to relieve the pain. But you still have hope with options like an epidural injection that delivers long-lasting pain relief for many patients.
Compression fractures are often painful enough to stop you from enjoying your normal activities. They’re also primarily caused by osteoporosis, and without proper treatment, you’re at risk for developing multiple compression fractures.
Whether pain affects your arm or radiates down your leg, limb pain can stop you from performing the most mundane daily routine, forget about enjoying your favorite activity. When you need relief from limb pain, it’s time to consider a root block.
Wouldn’t it be great to start the New Year free from pain? Even if other standard treatments have failed, you may finally find the relief you need with PRP injections. But first you must learn if you’re a good candidate for regenerative PRP therapy.
A small twinge of joint pain can suddenly stop you in your tracks. Imagine the impact of severe pain and your plight when conventional treatments fail. Yet there’s still something you can do about it: Call us to learn about new treatment options.
When conventional medicine fails to relieve your pain, you can get immediate and long-lasting relief without surgery when you choose treatments that directly target the nerves responsible for your pain. Here are just three nonsurgical options.
Wondering if spinal cord stimulation is the right choice for your chronic back pain? Find out more about this procedure.
Florida Pain Medicine founder and CEO Dr. Maulik Bhalani was recently featured on the 970 WFLA’s CEO Spotlight. He discusses the balance between being a physician and CEO, as well as the current state of Pain Medicine, and all treatment options at FPM
Any surgery presents a double-whammy healing process, which can make recovery a long, slow haul. With PRP injections, we can harness and redirect your regenerative resources to where you need them most, getting you back to the pink of health more quickly.
Cancer pain can often be managed without surgical intervention. From prescription pain medication to physical therapy and naturopathy, cancer patients are finding non-surgical options for pain management. Here are the top five options.
Low back pain can be debilitating. If you’ve tried multiple treatments without relief, it may be time to consider an epidural injection. Learn about this pain management technique, who is a good candidate, and when it may not be an option for you.
You may be surprised how well you function in the moments after a car accident. Yet you may still be injured without knowing due to your brain’s endorphin response, a key aspect of your body’s survival mechanisms.
Pain and mobility loss from arthritis greatly hinders the quality of your life, yet joint replacement surgery is drastic, with a long recovery time. Nonsurgical pain management techniques can help you live a more productive life, doing the things you love.
Dr. Maulik Bhalani shows how a radio frequency nerve ablation (RFA) can help you “Restore Function, Relive Life” and is performed in the office based setting to relieve lumbar spine arthritis pain.
Dr. Maulik Bhalani, Dr. Arpit Patel and Dr. Navdeep Jassal were all named to the Top Doctors list for pain management, with Dr. Jassal taking the top spot.
As part of Pain Awareness Month (September) and in a collaborative effort with Florida Hospital’s Healthy Happenings, Dr Maulik Bhalani speaks to a large group at the Wesley Chapel campus regarding how to properly manage pain
Florida Pain Medicine Founder and President, Dr Maulik Bhalani’s interview with ABC Action News 8 regarding Governor Rick Scott’s comprehensive plan to combat Florida’s opioid epidemic.
September is Pain Awareness month and Florida Pain Medicine knows that not all pain is the same.
During this procedure, we use a cutting-edge technology to apply a sophisticated type of radio wave to the nerves surrounding the knee, also known as the genicular nerves. As a result, we can relieve pain in a number of cases.
A new commission set up by President Trump, will take aim at beating the growing opioid epidemic.
Dr. Maulik Bhalani explains why it is important to keep the patient’s needs in mind during cancer pain treatment.
Many patients with advanced cancer do not receive the proper opioid medications to control pain, according to a recent study published in the journal PAIN®
Florida Pain Medicine is excited to announce the opening of its newest location in Brandon, Florida. The 3,000 square foot facility is located at 426 W. Brandon Boulevard
Congratulations Dr. Maulik Bhalani! We are proud to announce that Dr. Maulik Bhalani has been honored with “2017 Top Doctors in Pain Medicine” award by Castle Connolly Medical
The DEA issued a change in the amount of opiates found in pain medication. It is a step in combating the rising addiction to prescription pill addiction.
On That Business Show with Jamie Meloni, Dr. Maulik Bhalani, Founder and CEO of Florida Pain Medicine, discussed his company and the stigma “pill mills” have put on the Florida medical industry.
Dr. Maulik Bhalani M.D. knows that when people hear of pain clinics, some think of the so-called “pill mills”. He understands that after years of headlines about abuse of certain pain medications, particularly in Florida, the reputation is tough to shake.
Dr. Bhalani is the founder and CEO of Florida Pain Medicine.
