Does Safer Pain Management Mean a Safer Community? By: Dr Timothy Ko Pain is personal, but its impact reaches far beyond the individual. When pain is poorly managed—or managed with limited options—it can ripple into families, workplaces, and entire communities. Safer pain management isn’t just about reducing risk; it’s about restoring function, independence, and quality […]
Radiofrequency Ablation for Pain and the Future of Precision Pain Care By: Dr Timothy Ko As a board-certified, fellowship-trained pain medicine physician, I routinely meet patients whose lives have been narrowed by chronic pain. Despite physical therapy, medications, and lifestyle changes, many continue to struggle—or experience side effects that limit long-term treatment options. These challenges […]
Non-Surgical Pain Management: Safe and Effective Alternatives to Surgery Introduction When chronic pain takes hold, it can feel like surgery is the only way forward. Many patients are told that invasive procedures are their best or only option for lasting relief. But the truth is, most people don’t need surgery to manage their pain. In […]
Why Your Body Aches When the Weather Changes — and What You Can Do About It Ever know a storm is coming before you see the clouds? If your knees, back, or shoulders start aching with every cold front, you’re not imagining it. There’s real science behind those “weather aches.” The Science Behind Weather-Related Pain […]
A Brief History of Pain Awareness Month and Why It Still Matters Today Every September, communities across the United States recognize Pain Awareness Month. What began as a call for recognition has grown into a celebration of progress in research, clinical care, and patient advocacy. Today, it’s also a chance to look forward—toward an even […]
Breaking Free from Migraine Pain: A Modern Guide to Relief By: Timothy Ko, MD Imagine being in the middle of your day—at work, with family, or simply relaxing—when a sudden, throbbing pain strikes behind your eye. Light becomes unbearable. Sounds feel like a drumbeat in your skull. You know what’s happening: another migraine. If […]
Pain Pathophysiology: Understanding How Chronic Pain Works in Your Body Living with chronic pain can be both physically and emotionally exhausting. Many of our patients ask, “What’s actually happening in my body when I feel this pain?” What Happens When Pain Becomes Chronic? Pain is the body’s warning system – it tells you when something […]
Introducing the Enhanced Edgewood Spine and Pain Management Center: A New Era in Comprehensive Spine Care At Edgewood Surgical Hospital, we’ve long understood that managing spine and pain conditions requires a thoughtful, comprehensive approach. Today, we’re excited to announce the evolution of our Pain Management Center into the Edgewood Center for Spine and Pain Management, […]
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