September 2008
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Functional Restoration and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
The functional restoration modelùutilizing a carefully selected combination of
therapies including medications, interventions, rehabilitation therapies, and
psychological treatment approachesùmay provide the best hope for treating CRPS.
by Steven D. Feinberg, MD and Rachel M. Feinberg, PT, DPT
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Neuropathic Pain
Case studies demonstrate that oral intake of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids from
pharmaceutical-grade fish oils supplements results in pain and functional improvement in
patients with neuropathic pain.
by Gordon D. Ko, MD, FRCPC; Leigh Arseneau, BSc, ND; Nathaniel Nowacki, BA; Serge Mrkoboda, BSc
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine for Lower Back Pain
OMM can be a useful tool in the diagnostic and therapeutic management of various
mechanical low back disorders.
by Wolfgang Gilliar, DO, FAAPMR; and Leonard B. Goldstein, DDS, PhD
Guest Editorial: A Decade of Pain Wasting Away
Have improvements in state policies translated into improved patient access to
effective pain relief?
by Kathryn L. Hahn, PharmD, DAAPM
Practical Application of Neuropostural Evaluations
The P.A.N.E. Process: Basic Principles and the First Three Tests
by John L. Beck, MD
Longitudinal Study of Long-term Opioid Patients
A 10- and 20-year follow-up of severe, chronic pain patients treated with daily opioids
indicates that some chronic pain patients greatly benefit from long-term opioid therapy.
by Forest Tennant, MD, DrPH
Cervical Myofascial Trigger Points in Headache Disorders
Two case reports illustrate the utility of recognition and treatment of TrPs in
headache patients.
by Jeffrey Nelson, MD; CTsar Fernßndez-de-las-Pe±as, PT, PhD; and David G. Simons, MD
Publisher's Message: Response to "Putting the Pain Patient in His Place"
In the July/August issue, I commented on the dilemma for pain management regarding the
proper placement of pain patients. Among the responses was the following very thoughtful
dissertation by Dr. Jennifer Schneider, an esteemed member of our Editorial Advisory
Board.
by Marvin Rosenfeld
Head and Neck: Hamular Process Bursitis
Often misdiagnosed as otitis media or Eagle's syndrome, this relatively unknown
disorder presents as soft palate pain, throat pain, ipsilateral maxillary pain, ear pain
and difficulty and pain with swallowing.
by Wesley E. Shankland II, DDS, MS
Clinical Bioethics: Pain Care for a Global CommunityùPart 2
Ethics and Economics in Intersection
by James Giordano, PhD; Michael E. Schatman, PhD; and Roland Benedikter, PhD, DPhil
Laser Therapy: Class IV Therapy Lasers Maximize Primary Biostimulative Effects
This new class of therapeutic lasers of laser therapy delivers higher-powered
penetrating infra-red energy to deeper target sites, as well as shortening treatment times
for wide area applications.
by Phillip Harrington, DC and Julian Vickers, DC
HIT Advisor: Cell Phone Impact on Your Pain Practice
Taking advantage of fast-emerging cell phone technology to interface with your computer
system will offer many efficiencies and benefits for your pain practice.
by Greg Winterkamp
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