Pain Management

Unexplained Eye Pain: The Causes, the Problems and the Treatment

 
Dr. Perry Rosenthal, a pioneering ophthalmologist and founder/director of the Boston Eye Pain Foundation joins eHealth Radio and the Eye Health and Health News Channels. 
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Perry Rosenthal discuss the following:
Since, as you have said, symptoms of dry eye are actually a special type of eye pain, how do you explain why so many people constantly complain of having dry eyes even though their eyes are not dry? .  Why does this occur?
You've written that LASIK surgery is one of the prime causes of persistent dry eye symptoms in eyes that are not really dry.  How is this explained?
I assume the LASIK industry is not happy that you're talking about this.  What kind of pushback have you experienced from them?
Why did you start the Boston EyePain Foundation?
Is there any hope for people with devastating dry eye symptoms whose eyes seem to have adequate tears?
 
SUMMARY: If you're going to have LASIK, be aware of all the potential risks, including devastating eye pain which, while it affects only a small percentage of people who have had LASIK, is a real issue.
 
Perry Rosenthal, MD, founder of the nonprofit Boston EyePain Foundation, specialized in ophthalmology through the residency program of Harvard’s Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary. As a resident, he founded the Infirmary’s first Contact Lens Service at the “suggestion” of Professor Edwin P Dunphy, then chair of the Department of Ophthalmology and a visionary who understood the potential of hard contact lenses to improve vision impaired by corneal diseases. Dr. Rosenthal quickly discovered that the usefulness of first generation commercial contact lenses was severely limited by blocking corneal access to oxygen needed to support their metabolism. In effect, these devices asphyxiated the corneas while they were worn. The solution was obvious and Rosenthal co-founded Polymer Technology to develop rigid contact lens plastics that ‘breathed” and compatible solutions known as the Boston Lens™ products. The company was subsequently acquired by Bausch & Lomb.
 
Website: www.bostoneyepain.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BostonEyePain Twitter: @BostonEyePain

Can Chiropractic Care Help Me?

 
Dr. Keith Overland, a practicing chiropractor who is also a past president at the American Chiropractic Association, the leading professional association representing chiropractors in the United States joins eHealth Radio and the Chiropractor & Health News Channels. Dr. Overland runs a clinic in Norwalk, Connecticut, and he has also been very active over his career in treating professional and world-class athletes on-site at events.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Keith Overland discuss the following:
When should I see a chiropractor (what conditions do they treat)?
Is chiropractic treatment supported by research?
Does insurance cover chiropractic services, and do patients need to get a referral from their medical doctor first? 
What type of education and training do chiropractors receive before they can practice?
How does one best select a chiropractor?
 
Keith Overland, DC, CCSP has run a private chiropractic practice in Norwalk, Conn., for more than 30 years. As a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), he has dedicated considerable time over his career to helping patients obtain access to conservative, cost-effective chiropractic care and to promoting the benefits of a healthy and active lifestyle. He served previously on ACA’s Health Care Reform Task Force and also worked with the association’s political action committee.
In his home state, Dr. Overland served as a co-chair of the Connecticut Governors Committee on Physical Fitness, a member of Sen. Joseph Lieberman’s Health Care Task Force and a member of Rep. Christopher Shays’ Task Force on Human Services. He is a past president of both the Connecticut Chiropractic Association and the New England Chiropractic Council.
A 1981 graduate of New York Chiropractic College (NYCC), Dr. Overland has also made a mark in sports chiropractic, having worked with the New York Mets, the United State Speed Skating team, the United States Olympic Training Center, the World Games in Taiwan and countless other state and local teams. He has taught undergraduate sports chiropractic courses at the University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic and serves on that institution’s postgraduate faculty.
 
 
Website: www.acatoday.org
Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/acatoday.org Twitter: @acatoday

Work Comfortably and Pain free with the Help of the New Phone App, WorkPose

Charissa Sims, an Occupational Therapist, CEO of Ergolution & Co-Founder of the Free Workpose Phone App joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Pain Management Channels.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Charissa Sims discuss the following:
What gave you the idea to come up with the Workpose App?
How can a user get the most out of using the Workpose App?
If I have neck pain, does the Workpose App provide suggestions and can you give me some tips to reduce neck pain?
What are some basic suggestions that can help people be more comfortable at work? A common problem s not having the correct posture while working in the office for an example.
What's next for Workpose?  Are you planning to add more content or features?
 
Vanessa Friedman is the founder of Ergonomic Connection, which has been providing speciality ergonomic furniture and computer accessories to businesses and individuals since 2003. She is a Kinesiologist with a speciality in Exercise Science. Her career started in the orthopedic arena by helping clients rehabilitate from a workers’ compensation injury. Through this work, she saw the need for injury prevention in the work place and the solution was, to prevent the injury by correcting the workspace and educating clients on easy to use tools, equipment and excercises. Vanessa has partnered with Charissa Sims to bring comfort in the workplace, mainstream. She hopes to get all WorkPose users pain free.
 
Charissa Sims is an Ergonomist and Occupational Therapist working in the field of injury prevention. She has been running ergonomic programs and performing evaluations for the past fifteen years. Sims truly loves helping people be more comfortable and productive at work and has seen amazing results over the past decade. While lecturing on Ergonomics at the University of Southern California, she managed the ergonomics program at Raytheon Space and Airborne systems. As a consultant, she worked with some of the biggest technology, insurance and healthcare companies in the world from Google to Electronic Arts, Symantec to UCLA, as well as City of Hope, FOX, NBC Universal, Riot Games, CBS, Union Bank, AIG and The Hartford. Sims receives many requests from people that work from home and cannot afford her fees. She wanted to create something that was affordable, easy to use and accessible. You can learn more about Mrs. Sims other projects at her company site: www.ergolution.net.
 
Website: www.workposeapp.com
Social Media Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPose Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorkPose_App Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workpose_app

The State of Pain Management in America and the Benefits of Alternative, Drug-Free Solutions

Greg Houlgate, the CEO and President of Oska Wellness, a company that makes a revolutionary product called the Oska Pulse joins eHealth Radio & the Health News & Pain Management Channels.
This product is a drug-free, alternative pain management solution that utilizes Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) to help reduce chronic pain. Greg is here to talk with us more about his company and how drug-free therapies like PEMF are changing the landscape of healthcare.
 
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Greg Houlgate discuss the following:
Tell us your company, Oska Wellness, and its flagship product, Oska Pulse?
Can you tell us a bit more about the history of PEMF and how this technology is helping people live a more active, pain-free lifestyle.
According to the CDC, more than 40 million die every day from prescription opioid overdoses. How does the Oska Pulse serve as an alternative to such pain medication?
Can you give us an idea of the feedback and support you’ve been receiving from the medical community about your product and its implications for pain management and recovery?
What is coming down the pipeline for Oska Pulse in 2017?
How does one go about purchasing an Oska Pulse, and do they need insurance?
 
Greg Houlgate is an innovator of new technologies in both medical and consumer products. He has over 25 years of senior management, sales and marketing experience with DJO’s Global Recovery Science Division (DJO being a Blackstone Company), Onsite Network,  an interactive media company, West Coast Trends, a leading travel luggage and golf bag provider, Porsche Design, a high scale golf and other luxury product company, and Callaway Golf.  Greg speaks fluent Japanese and achieved a B.S. out of UC Irvine and later an MBA out of the University of Phoenix.
 
Website: www.oskawellness.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OskaWellnessInc Twitter: https://twitter.com/OskaWellness

4Jointz – An Innovative Arthritis Breakthrough

 
 
Dr. Brad Hayes, a Chiropractor specializing in pain management and sports injuries joins eHealth Radio and the Chiropractor & Pain Management Channels.  
Dr. Hayes has been using 4Jointz with his patients after being involved in clinical studies undertaken at Oklahoma State University. 4Jointz is a clinically-tested, unique Over The Counter cream being launched into the US market after demonstrating real, long-term relief for people suffering from painful, stiff and swollen joints including osteoarthritis.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Brad Hayes discuss the following:
What is 4Jointz?
What makes 4 Jointz so different than the large number of pain relievers on the market today?
What did the research find?
Why is this so important?
How easy is the product to use?
Duration: 8:22
ARP (USA) Pty Ltd has been granted the rights to commercialize 4JOINTZ® in the USA by Arthritis Relief Plus Ltd, an Australian Biotechnology company, which has developed, patented and successfully completed clinical studies of its unique botanical topical (4JOINTZ®) for pain, stiffness and swelling associated with osteoarthritis and other joint conditions.
 
It is anticipated that the 4JOINTZ® technology could potentially provide significant cost savings for the community by delaying the need for surgery and reducing medical intervention associated with  the side effects of commonly used Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS). 4JOINTZ®  improves the quality of life for osteoarthritis sufferers providing relief for painful, stiff and swollen joints.
 
The company is dedicated to enabling osteoarthritis sufferers achieve Freedom to Move. Its patented technology has been substantiated by gold standard research published in peer-reviewed medical journals by both Australian and US research institutions, verifying the safety and efficacy of 4JOINTZ®. 4JOINTZ® is a unique ointment providing a new frontier in the effective management of osteoarthritis pain and stiffness.
 
 
Website: www.4jointz.com
 
Social Media Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/4jointz Twitter: @4jointz

Phyto Nutrients for Health: The next big Oil Boom.

Todd Davis, the CEO & Founder of Endexx Corporation, a diversified company with two key operating entities (M3Hub/Autospense Technologies & CBD Unlimited-Hemp Nutraceuticals joins eHealth Radio and the Health News & Nutrition Channels. Todd has 26 years experience in the Investment Banking and Small Cap Markets.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Todd Davis discuss the following:What's your background and how did you get into the CBD Industry?What research or testing have you done with your products?How do the products help people, how do they help pets?What kind of feedback do you get from your customers?
Todd Davis is Chairman and CEO of Endexx Corporation and has been since 2003. Todd was an Investment Banker/Stockbroker, and trading analyst from1990-2000. He also serves and has served as CEO/President/CFO/COB and Director in multiple publicly traded companies from 2001-2016 (present).

Websites: www.endexx.com | www.cbdunlimited.com | www.m3hub.com

Holistic Treatment of Fibromyalgia

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor again joins eHealth Radio and the Fybromyalgia, Pain Management & Stress Management Channels to discuss holistic treatments for Fibromyalgia.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:
How common is Fibromyalgia?How impairing can Fibromyalgia be?What are some holistic treatments you can do to help treat Fibromyalgia?What made you want to write about this?Does your article for the Chicago Tribune discuss this?
Duration: 10:38
Dr. Nikki Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois.
Head of Clinical Development for www.DrNikkiMartinez.com, she is an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, Everydaypowerblog, Older Dating, Success Stories, and a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She just published her first 7th book through Amazon.com.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrNikkiMartinez
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez

How Individual Therapy Can Naturally Help With Pain Management

Dr. Nikki Martinez, Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor joins eHealth Radio and the Pain Management & TeleMedicine Channels discussing how individual therapy can naturally help with pain management.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Nikki Martinez discuss the following:Why is natural pain management such an important topic to you?What are some natural ways to treat, or at least lesson chronic pain?How can therapy help someone with chronic pain?What are some of the issues that individuals with chronic pain face? How can they be sure they are supported by their MD's? What are the benefits of a pain clinic?You included an article on natural help for pain management in your book Chronic Health Issues: Creative Ways to Treat Them. Why did you feel it was important to include this, and where can we find not only this book, but all of your other books as well?
Duration: 10:54
Dr. Nicole Martinez received her Masters and her Doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology, and completed her predoctoral and post-doctoral fellowship at Gateway Foundation in Lake Villa, Illinois. She is a Professional Psychologist, an Adjunct Professor for 2 graduate programs, a Blogger for the Huffington Post, everyday Power Blog, several other publications, and is a Contributor to the Chicago Tribune. She works as a consultant on medical cases, as well as tund trainings for others. She has recently published 4 books.
Links:
Website: www.DrNikkiMartinez.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikki-martinez-35b36231
Twitter: @DrNikkiMartinez
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Chronic pain, and how to get rid of it.

Dr. Daniel Twogood a Chiropractor from Apple Valley, California who has written four books on chronic pain, and how to get rid of it again joins eHealth Radio and the Pain Management & Health News Channels.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels & guest Dr. Daniel Twogood discuss the following:Why have you written so much about chronic pain?What is the cause of chronic pain?What are some of these substances that cause chronic inflammation?What can our listeners do today to get rid of their chronic pain?How can people find out more about your work and to purchase any of your books?
Duration: 13:36
Dr. Daniel Twogood graduated from the University of California at Santa Barbara in 1973, and from Cleveland Chiropractic College in Los Angeles in 1983. He began practicing at the International Sports Medicine Institute in West Los Angeles where he treated many of the athletes in the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. He opened his own practice in Apple Valley, California in 1985, and it was here that he discovered the diet/pain connection. He has written four books on chronic pain. His latest is "Chronic Pain Gone 90 Days." His books are available at Amazon, and in electronic form on iBooks, Kindle, Nook, and in the Google app store.

Website: www.danieltwogood.com
Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danieltwogood
Twitter: @dr2good

Jessica Miller-Galbreath, PT, MS, DPT, on the Growing Role of Physical Therapist Assistants in the Health Care Industry

Dr. Jessica Miller-Galbreath, Program Director of the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Concorde Career College in Aurora, Colorado joins eHealth Radio and the Health News, Pain Management & Physical Therapy Channels.
Concorde has 16 campuses in eight states and has been training students to enter or advance their careers in health care for more than 60 years.
Listen to interview with host Eric Michaels and guest Dr. Jessica Miller-Galbreath discuss the following:Can you tell us about your background in physical therapy and what led you to your current role as a director of the physical therapy assistant program at Concorde Career College?How does your experience in the field of physical therapy help you in your current role?Many people don’t know about the important role physical therapist assistants serve in the health care system at-large. Can you provide a typical “day in the life” of a physical therapist assistant”?How do you see the role of physical therapist assistants expanding in the next five to ten years?What would you like to tell someone who is looking to go into this profession?Where can interested students go for more information or to find a program near them?
Duration: 10:41
Jessica Miller-Galbreath, PT, MS, DPT, has served as the program director for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at Concorde Career College since the program’s inception in August 2010.  Dr. Galbreath holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Illinois, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Physical Therapy and a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Northwestern University.
Prior to accepting the position at Concorde, Dr. Galbreath worked as a clinical therapist for 12 years in a variety of settings including the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago and the University of Colorado Hospital. She specialized in the treatment of individuals with a neurological impairment focusing primarily on patients with a spinal cord injury or a traumatic brain injury. Her previous teaching experience included serving as a clinical instructor for 10 years, providing guest lectures for local universities and teaching in the community. Additionally, Dr. Galbreath has previously been active in research regarding spinal cord injury and the management of spasticity.
Since 2013, Dr. Galbreath has served as a committee member for the PTA Curriculum Task Force and was promoted to Lead Program Director over the national PTA curriculum in 2014.
Dr. Galbreath is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association, as well as the Colorado Clinical Educators’ Forum and Physical Therapist Assistant Educators SIG. She remains active in community service, participating in fundraising and volunteer work for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, the Susan G. Komen Foundation and the Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Project.

Website: http://concorde.edu
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConcordeCareerInc