Has a demanding gym session left you unbelievably sore? Does your chilly winter commute make your fingers ache? You’re not alone. Most of us experience some pain over the day- whether it’s a nasty headache, a stitch in the ribs, or a throbbing in the lower back. Often, these aches go away in due course of time. But when they … Read More
Discover the 4 Stages of Addiction Treatment and Recovery
Substance abuse is a heartbreaking reality in the modern world. Besides turning lively individuals into desperate, lonely husks of their former selves, it also tears families apart. In fact, addiction is often linked to higher divorce rates in the United States. Even though the impact of drug addiction is devastating, there is hope. Proper treatment can stop the progressively worsening … Read More
What You Can Expect from a Knee Pain Injection
Whether you’re an athlete prepping for your next event, or an individual trying to get through your everyday routine, knee pain can be a frustrating problem. Nearly 25.7 million people feel limited in their daily life due to joint stiffness and pain. While over-the-counter medicines and lifestyle changes can relieve mild symptoms, they are usually ineffective in the long run. Fortunately, … Read More
Understanding the Actual Benefits of Professional Drug Addiction Treatment
Drug addiction is a neurobiological disease that alters your brain circuits and behavioral patterns. It is characterized by a compulsive and relapsing need to consume legal or illegal drugs, despite the harm they cause. Even today, an astounding number of Americans struggle with drug addiction. Data from the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics suggest that 53 million (19.4%) people of … Read More
Chronic Pain Management Techniques: 6 Healthy Living Strategies That Can Help
Chronic pain is more prevalent among Americans than you think. A recent report states that, in 2019, 20.4% of adults had chronic pain. The same repot also stated that 7.4% of adults had chronic pain that frequently limited life or work activities. Chronic pain can easily interfere with your daily activities or social life because: It can last for weeks, months, or … Read More
How a Utah Pain Management Specialist Can Help You Live Better
As the nomenclature suggests, a pain management specialist is a medical professional who examines pain, determines its cause, and then treats it in the most effective way possible. They treat a variety of pains – from sudden headaches to lasting and chronic knee pains. More often than not, patients seeking their assistance can go home the same day of the … Read More
Benefits of Suboxone Over Methadone
Every year in Utah and nationwide, opioid abuse still leads to a disturbing number of fatal overdoses. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicates that 70,630 drug overdose deaths happened in the U.S. in 2019 alone. The figures are even more unsettling if you look at them over the long term. According to the CDC, almost 500,000 people died from opioid overdoses from 1999-2019. … Read More
Suboxone Therapy Benefits vs Methadone
Each year, the abuse of opioids—both medications and illicit drugs like heroin—causes an alarming number of fatal overdoses. According to the CDC, opioids were implicated in nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2018. In fact, between 1999 and 2018, almost 450,000 individuals died from an opioid overdose. That’s nearly half a million families that will never see a loved one again and are … Read More
Medial Branch and Facet Blocks
There are a few types of blocks available at Peak Health and Wellness, so how can you understand the differences between them? Two of the most common are facet blocks and medial branch blocks. A facet block is an injection of anesthetic combined with a steroid into a spinal joint. A medial branch block is pretty similar, except the medication is … Read More
Manipulation Under Anesthesia for Pain Relief in Utah
Peak Health and Wellness is committed to providing you with a wide range of holistic and alternative options beyond what your GP or surgeon can provide. A lot of the time, these approaches can help you achieve improved or longer-lasting pain relief, minimize or eliminate dependency on pharmaceuticals, and even delay or avoid surgery. One option is manipulation under anesthesia, also … Read More