Dr. Kayvan Haddadan’s Pain Medicine Blog
What Are Tension Headaches? Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
What Are Tension Headaches? Tension headaches are the most common type of headache, affecting up to 70% of adults at some point in their lives. Often described as a dull, aching sensation or pressure around the forehead or the back of the head and neck, tension...
USC unveils AI implant offering drug-free solution for chronic pain relief.
USC’s Breakthrough AI-Powered Implant Offers Drug-Free Relief for Chronic Pain Chronic pain affects over 51 million Americans, with more than 17 million experiencing high-impact chronic pain that disrupts daily activities and quality of life. Traditionally, treatment...
Managing Arthritis Pain: How Pain Clinics Help You Move Freely Again
Arthritis is a leading cause of chronic joint pain and disability, affecting over 50 million adults in the U.S. alone. Whether it’s osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or psoriatic arthritis, the condition can lead to constant discomfort, stiffness, and loss of...
Discovery of new genetic links offers potential for the prevention and treatment of a common form of inflammatory arthritis.
A groundbreaking genetic study has identified two key genes linked to calcium pyrophosphate deposition (CPPD) disease, a painful and common form of inflammatory arthritis also known as pseudogout. Published in the Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases, this first-ever...
Spending time in nature may assist individuals with chronic back pain in managing their condition.
Introduction: A Natural Approach to Chronic Pain Relief Chronic lower back pain affects millions worldwide and is often difficult to manage through medication or physical therapy alone. But according to a groundbreaking study published in The Journal of Pain, nature...
How Stem Cell Therapy is Revolutionizing Chronic Pain Management
Introduction: A New Frontier in Pain Relief Millions of people worldwide suffer from chronic pain — a condition that can severely impact quality of life. Traditional treatments like opioids, steroid injections, and surgery often provide temporary relief or come with...
Legal Mind in Medicine: Pain Medicine by Kayvan D. Haddadan, MD.
This contemplative piece delves into the complex world of medical jurisprudence, highlighting the balance between managing pain and preventing drug misuse. It emphasizes the crucial role of regulatory oversight in safeguarding patient rights while addressing the...
Knee Osteoarthritis: Causes, Symptoms, and the Best Treatments to Relieve Pain
Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most common causes of knee pain worldwide, affecting millions of people—especially those over the age of 50. As the cartilage in the knee joint wears away, bones begin to rub together, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling....
Spondylolisthesis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Is Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition in which one vertebra slips forward over the one beneath it. This misalignment can cause pain, nerve compression, and mobility issues. The condition is most commonly seen in the lower back (lumbar...
Spondylolisthesis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What Is Spondylolisthesis? Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition where one vertebra slips forward over the one beneath it. This displacement can cause significant discomfort, nerve compression, and mobility issues. The severity ranges from mild to severe, with some...