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Managing Pain with Comorbid Health Conditions
Tips for Patients with Diabetes, Arthritis, or Obesity For many patients, pain can be a major symptom that comes with another major health concern like diabetes, arthritis, or obesity. These medical conditions can cause additional complications to your pain management treatment and even exacerbate your pain levels if they are not managed alongside your pain. … Read more…
Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS): Signs, Causes, and When to Seek Treatment
Complex regional pain syndrome is one of the most complex and confusing chronic pain-causing conditions, often leading to misdiagnoses and delayed treatment for many patients. At Macomb Pain Management, our team of board-certified pain management doctors has decades of experience treating challenging chronic pain cases, including complex regional pain syndrome, and we are here to … Read more…
Managing Chronic Ankle, Foot, and Tendon Pain: When to See a Specialist vs. Continuing With Conservative Care
When mild ankle, foot, and tendon pain first starts to bother you, it can be easy to ignore the pain. While it’s normal for everyone to have the occasional ache and pain, when it starts to negatively impact your quality of life, has lasted longer than four weeks, or is continuing to worsen, it’s time … Read more…
Balanced Movement for Pain: How Functional Fitness Helps Long-Term Pain Control
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, you probably have firsthand experience with the challenges exercise can bring. Limited range of motion and pain that worsens with movement are two of the most common complaints seen in patients who are dealing with moderate to severe levels of uncontrolled pain. While it’s true that exercise can make … Read more…
Beyond Medication: Why Some Patients Benefit More from Interventional Pain Treatments
In the world of pain management, many pain patients and medical providers turn to powerful pain management medications to ease pain. While powerful pain management medications can provide you with pain relief, they are not without their downsides. At Macomb Pain Management, we strive to provide our chronic pain patients with access to the most … Read more…
What to Expect at Your First Pain Management Clinic Visit: From Consultation to Treatment Plan
If you are dealing with chronic or acute pain for the first time, it can feel intimidating to schedule your first visit at a pain management clinic. Patients often have concerns about what their treatment will entail, what will happen during their first visit, and the cost of receiving care under the guidance of a … Read more…
When Traditional Therapies Don’t Work
How to Know It’s Time to Visit a Pain Management Specialist When chronic pain strikes, many pain patients reach for over-the-counter pain relievers or schedule an appointment with their primary care provider. While these treatments and primary care providers can provide you with pain relief for minor pain, it is often not enough for chronic … Read more…
When Joint Replacement Isn’t the Answer
Minimally-Invasive Options Before Surgery Chronic joint pain is one of the most common types of pain we treat in our patients at Macomb Pain Management. Joint pain can be both physically painful and prevent you from staying active and working due to the associated decreased mobility that is so common with joint pain. Often, joint … Read more…
Returning to Sports After a Tendon Injury
A Physiatrist’s Guide to Safe Recovery For athletes, tendon injuries can be a significant setback that hinders performance and leaves them struggling to relieve pain. Many athletes also feel pressured to return to their sport as soon as possible, risking further injury and damage to their tendons. At Macomb Pain Management, our physiatrists and board-certified … Read more…
Understanding Plantar Fasciitis
Why Your Heel Pain Won’t Go Away and What Can Help Plantar fasciitis is one of the most common causes of foot pain in the United States, with millions of patients struggling with pain that can negatively impact their ability to work, stay active, and do the activities they enjoy. At Macomb Pain Management, our … Read more…
Dr. Syed Moosavi Named A 2025 Top Doc in Pain Management
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Syed Moosavi has been recognized as a Top Doc for 2025 by Hour Detroit magazine in Pain Management. This prestigious honor reflects Dr. Moosavi’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional care to patients throughout Macomb County and the greater Detroit area. Peer-Nominated Excellence: What the Top Doc Award Really … Read more…
Navigating Knee Osteoarthritis: Treatment Paths Beyond Medication
Knee arthritis, including types caused by osteoarthritis or degenerative arthritis, is one of the most common causes of chronic knee pain in our patients. At Macomb Pain Management, we are here to provide all our patients with the care and knowledge they need to manage their pain levels as effectively and safely as possible. While … Read more…
Alternatives to Surgery: Physiatrist Treatments for Musculoskeletal Injuries
Musculoskeletal injuries from sports and work-related injuries to chronic overuse injuries can negatively impact all aspects of your life. Often, patients will feel like surgical solutions are the only option to find effective pain relief. While surgical solutions are an option for many musculoskeletal injuries, they are far from the only treatment option. At Macomb … Read more…
Living with Diabetic Neuropathy
Strategies for Managing Pain and Maintaining Function Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common complications seen in patients with diabetes. This painful complication results from high blood sugar levels that cause nerve damage throughout the body. At Macomb Pain Management, we understand how tough it can be to live with diabetic neuropathy and are … Read more…
Anti-Inflammatory Sleep Essentials
How Improving Sleep Routine Reduces Pain While everyone struggles from time to time getting a good night’s rest, becoming chronically sleep-deprived can negatively affect your health. Besides increasing your chances of having a heart attack or a stroke, being chronically sleep deprived can actually raise inflammation markers in the body and aggravate chronic pain-causing conditions. … Read more…
Breaking the Inflammation Cycle
How Modern Pain Management Targets Multiple Conditions at Once Chronic pain is rarely caused by one condition alone. Many chronic pain-causing conditions share a common underlying factor: inflammation. Treating chronic pain by addressing the root cause of your pain and any other associated pain triggers, like inflammation, is key to breaking the inflammation cycle and … Read more…
Self Management Essentials: Empowering Patients to Take Control of Chronic Pain
Self-management of chronic pain refers to the active role a chronic pain patient takes to manage the physical and mental effects of chronic pain. While chronic pain is often managed professionally, every chronic pain patient takes steps to manage their pain on their own to some level. At Macomb Pain Management, we believe in empowering … Read more…
The Role of Social Connection and Support in Chronic Pain Recovery
In the United States, an estimated 20% of the adult population lives with some level of chronic pain that impacts their daily lives. Chronic pain can make it hard for you to work, stay active, and enjoy your favorite activities, making it a serious concern for both a patient’s physical and mental health. At Macomb … Read more…
Minimally Invasive vs. Traditional Surgery: What Patients Need to Know About Modern Pain Treatment Options
Many chronic pain patients dealing with high levels of pain often find themselves considering surgery for pain relief when other options have failed. While surgery can provide some chronic pain patients with pain relief, it does have its risks. At Macomb Pain Management, we are proud to provide our patients with several different treatment options, … Read more…
The Role of Nerve Blocks in Managing Chronic Pain
For many chronic pain patients, they are looking for the most minimally invasive treatment option for their condition. At Macomb Pain Management, nerve block treatments are one way we manage our pain patients’ pain levels minimally invasively and effectively. Let’s look closer at nerve blocks, how they are administered, and what chronic pain-causing conditions they … Read more…
Exercise and Chronic Pain: Finding the Right Balance for Relief
Chronic pain can be challenging to manage, especially when it also impairs mobility. Exercise has been shown to alleviate specific symptoms of chronic pain. Prolonged periods of rest have been shown to cause increased levels of chronic pain in patients, making exercise recommended for some cases of chronic pain. At Macomb Pain Management, we strive … Read more…
Treating Pain Without Surgery: A Look at Epidural Steroid Injections
Untreated chronic pain can negatively impact your life and health in more ways than one. While pain is the primary complaint in the majority of patients, being in pain can also cause other issues like mental health concerns, unhealthy weight fluctuations, and insomnia, to name a few. Many pain patients delay their treatment out of … Read more…
Navigating Pain Management: When to Consider a Specialist
For many people dealing with chronic or acute pain, the question arises of whether they should seek out care from a pain management specialist. Many people living with chronic pain seek care from their primary care physicians, urgent care centers, or hospital emergency rooms. While these healthcare providers can provide you with some tools for … Read more…
Is Your Desk Job Causing Chronic Pain? Ergonomic Solutions for Pain Prevention
Whether you sit at a desk in an office or work remotely from home, you may have dealt with lower back pain, neck pain, or hand and wrist pain. While these aches and pains may feel unavoidable, there are steps you can take to prevent pain associated with desk jobs. At Macomb Pain Management, we … Read more…
How Hormones Affect Chronic Pain: The Role of Cortisol, Estrogen, and Testosterone
Hormones play a critical role in all aspects of our health, working as chemical messengers that regulate vital bodily functions. When your body’s hormones are out of balance, you may begin to experience several different health complications, including pain and an increased sensitivity to pain in chronic pain patients. At Macomb Pain Management, we believe … Read more…
Breaking the Cycle: How Chronic Pain Impacts Daily Habits and Ways to Reclaim Your Routine
Chronic pain and chronic pain-causing conditions can present many challenges to patients, making it hard or impossible to complete your daily routine. At Macomb Pain Management, we understand how difficult it can be to live your life and do the things you enjoy when chronic pain gets in the way. While every patient’s journey to … Read more…
The Science of Inflammation: Understanding Its Role in Chronic Pain Conditions
Inflammation plays a significant role in many chronic pain-causing conditions. Learning to manage it is a vital part of an effective pain management treatment plan. At Macomb Pain Management, we support you every step of the way, providing the tools and knowledge you need to take control of your life and manage your chronic pain. … Read more…
Understanding Neuropathic Pain: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Neuropathic pain is a prevalent type of pain that a variety of conditions, like diabetes and shingles, can cause. Neuropathic pain is caused by damage to the nervous system and is estimated to affect around 10% of the adult population globally. At Macomb Pain Management, we strive to help our patients understand chronic pain, including … Read more…
The Connection Between Mental Health and Chronic Pain: Strategies for Holistic Management
The connection between physical pain and mental pain has been well established, with pain patients frequently dealing with mental health conditions like depression and anxiety alongside their pain. While this connection is well known, many patients are surprised to learn that mental health conditions can cause physical pain as one of their symptoms. At Macomb … Read more…
Can Weather Affect Your Joint Pain? The Science Behind It
For many people, changes in the weather seem to worsen joint pain, particularly those with chronic pain conditions like arthritis. While this is often thought of as a myth, there is an increasing amount of evidence that weather changes really can increase joint pain in patients living with chronic joint pain conditions. At Macomb Pain … Read more…
The Benefits of Mindfulness and Relaxation Techniques for Pain Relief
Chronic pain is a widespread issue across the United States and the world, affecting an estimated 20% of the adult American population living with chronic pain, according to the CDC. While many chronic pain patients work with their healthcare providers to develop an effective pain management plan, they often need to include in their treatment … Read more…
The Role of Gut Health in Chronic Pain: Can Probiotics and Nutrition Help?
While it may seem hard to believe, emerging evidence and studies suggest a robust relationship between our gut’s microbiome of good bacteria and chronic pain. It is believed that through the gut-brain axis (GBA), the gut’s good bacteria (microbiota) communicate pain to the brain through the peripheral nervous system, forming a possible connection to overall … Read more…
Hydration’s Role in Joint Health and Pain Management
Staying hydrated is crucial for your general health and vital to your body’s joint health. Despite the vast majority of people knowing that staying adequately hydrated is essential for a healthy life, some sources claim as many as 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. When our body doesn’t receive enough hydration, it can lead to … Read more…
The Importance of Posture and Ergonomics in Preventing Shoulder Pain
As more Americans work in offices or remotely from home, the rate of chronic pain associated with poor posture has risen sharply. Poor posture while sitting at a desk hunched over puts excessive strain on the body’s muscles and joints, leading to pain after a long day’s work. This pain is often noticed in the … Read more…
The Role of Sleep in Chronic Pain Management
For the average person, eight hours of sleep is recommended each night to wake up rested and perform at your best. Sleep is crucial for all aspects of your health, and a lack of rest can quickly cause your physical and mental health to deteriorate rapidly. While everyone knows the importance of a good night’s … Read more…
Top Exercises to Relieve Knee Pain and Strengthen Joint Health
Across the United States, nearly 25% of adults deal with chronic knee pain that negatively impacts their quality of life. Knee pain leads to almost 10 million visits to primary care physicians, emergency rooms, and urgent care, showing just how prevalent of a problem knee pain is in our country. Many patients with knee pain … Read more…
