Those who suffer from chronic pain are willing to do anything for relief. Some turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain, but don’t take steps to treat the source of the pain rather than the pain itself. These
Managing Chronic Back Pain
Doctors work with patients every day who are in pain. Many times, physicians seek out the help of pain management consultants when they have exhausted other methods of pain relief. Most pain clinics offer treatment that include some or all of the
Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants Employees Celebrate New Year by Supporting Local Charities
Every year for the holidays, our employees exchange Secret Santa gifts. This year, we decided to switch it up for a good cause. We selected three local charities, including Women In Distress of Broward County, Inc., The Humane Society of
Opioids have their place, under supervision
By Ira Fox, MD, DABPM, FIPP, ABIPP A recent article in the Sun Sentinel by Mike Clary illustrates the lengths that people in pain will go to obtain relief. People living with chronic pain often feel helpless for many reasons:
Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants committed to treating injured workers and getting them back on the job
Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants recently exhibited at the Annual Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference® held on Aug. 21-24. The nationally acclaimed conference attracted thousands of workers’ comp, safety and healthcare professionals looking to learn more about the industry. Attendees came from
Dr. Joseph Alshon Named a Top Doctor by The Boca Raton Observer
Dr. Joseph Alshon was named a Top Doctor by The Boca Raton Observer! He received this well-deserved honor by earning the Vitals Patients’ Choice Award for 2015. Vitals is an online resource for patients to find and learn more about
Ira Fox MD, DABPM, FIPP, ABIPP Becomes President of the World Society of Pain Clinicians
We’re proud to announce that our very own Dr. Ira Fox has been named president of the World Society of Pain Clinicians (WSPC). The mission of the WSPC is to advance the understanding of mechanisms, assessment, prevention and the treatment
Dr. Joseph Alshon Featured Guest on WLRN Public Radio’s Topical Currents Discussing Chronic Pain Management
During a recent segment of WLRN’s Topical Currents, Dr. Joseph Alshon had the pleasure of being a guest on the public radio show. The segment was devoted to chronic pain management and the latest treatment techniques. As an interventional pain
Dr. Javier Vilasuso featured in Salonpas: Common Causes of Hip Pain in Women
Dr. Javier Vilasuso joined Anesthesia Pain Care Consultants in August of 2015. He has been quoted and interviewed on numerous topics. He was recently asked about the incidence of hip pain in women. Here are his thoughts. Studies show that
Reducing Dependency on Opioids
The statistics are sobering regarding the impact of opioids. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, opioids, which include prescription pain relievers and heroin, killed more than 28,000 people in 2014. Prince’s death sheds light on the many issues