Pain Management

Tramadol is a prescription medication widely used to treat moderate to moderately severe pain. As an opioid analgesic, it works by altering the way the brain perceives pain, [...]

Refilling a prescription is a common part of managing ongoing health conditions. Still, many patients wonder if it’s possible to get a refill without having to see a doctor [...]

Naltrexone is a medication commonly used to support recovery from opioid and alcohol dependence. Traditionally, obtaining a prescription for naltrexone required an in-person [...]

Bruises are an everyday nuisance for many, but when bruising becomes frequent, large, or inexplicable, it can indicate something more than clumsiness. Understanding why [...]

Chest pain is one of the scariest symptoms anyone can experience. Because the heart lives in the chest and chest pain is a hallmark sign of a heart attack, most people assume [...]

A bruise on the chin may seem minor. After all, it’s easy to knock the face on a counter, a coffee table, or during sports. But not all chin bruises are the same. Some [...]

Neck pain and stiffness are among the most common complaints in primary care and urgent care settings. Whether it shows up as a tight, achy feeling after sleeping wrong, a [...]

Sharp or dull pain in the side or lower back can be unsettling. While muscle strain and other musculoskeletal issues are common causes, a kidney infection (pyelonephritis) is [...]

A blow to the temple can be alarming. The temple is a relatively thin, vulnerable area of the skull where a noticeable bump or bruise can look dramatic and cause [...]

Chronic, widespread pain can be confusing and isolating. When the usual tests come back normal, and pain persists for months or years, fibromyalgia is often the diagnosis [...]