Capitol Pain Blog & NewsWorkplace Pain Relief and Management: The Best Ways to Diminish PainWorkplace pain is not something to dismiss. Not only does our job affect our emotional and mental health, but it…Knee Pain — Healing for Health and Happiness, Capitol PainKnee pain is one of the most common types of pain that people complain about. Symptoms could range from swelling…Innovative Technologies to Ease Chronic PainTreating chronic pain can be a tricky situation. For many in the medical field, it’s a constant state of innovation…Learn More About Elbow PainElbow pain can be an afterthought most of the time. We don’t think about how serious the pain could be,…Austin Doctor Turns to Wireless Device to Help Patience Block Chronic Painby: Sally Hernandez Click here to view story and video at KXAN.com. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of people in the…Do You Have a Stiff Neck? Ease the Pain Before Seeing a SpecialistMost of the time, neck pain isn’t a serious issue. In most cases, you might have been sitting wrong or…Chronic Headaches are Serious Condition TooOftentimes when we think of pain, we think of joint pain or another diagnosed disease. Our thoughts might go to…Joint Pain — What is Going on with Your Body?When it’s your first time experiencing excruciating pain in your body’s joints, it can be overwhelming and confusing—to say the…Interventional Pain Medicine Experts at Our Louisville OfficeMany simple tasks can seem like a burden when you’re suffering from chronic pain. The mundane becomes a bigger obstacle…Workplace Ergonomics Can Help Reduce Injuries and Long-Term Effects on Your BodyWorking a lot of hours can put a lot of stress on our body. This includes and is not limited…Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Can be Treated at Capitol Pain InstituteKnee pain comes in many forms. For the most part, it’s caused by normal wear and tear on the body.…Benefits of Seeing Premiere Comprehensive Pain Specialists“We want to help you live your life to the fullest.” These words can be found on our website and…Joint Pain Isn’t The Same: Difference between Osteoarthritis & RheumatoidRheumatoid arthritis is the third most popular arthritis in the world whereas osteoarthritis is the most popular arthritis. Both the…Injections for Back Pain Relief: The Use of Purposeful PokesWhen looking for back pain relief, the search for the solution can often be as frustrating as the pain itself…Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Persistent PainWhat is spinal cord stimulation? A spinal cord stimulator is a pacemaker-like device that acts by sending electrical impulses to…Back Pain & PostureWe’re sure many individuals have been told a few times by their mother to “sit up straight”. Contrary to popular…The Prominence of TMJ PainWith more than 3 million reported cases in the US every year, TMJ pain (or Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is very…What is good posture?When discussing proper body alignment, the idea of good posture is often arbitrarily thrown around as a concept that everybody…Sciatica Back PainWhether it’s heartbreak or physical, chronic pain will always be, well a pain to deal with. There’s a number of…Does Stem Cell Therapy and Lower Back Pain Mix?For years, stem cell therapy has been known to replace the neurons that have been damaged by either stroke, Parkinson’s…Bad Knees and How to Relieve ThemAt some point or another, we all experience knee pain for a number of reasons. Chronic knee pain can occur…Genetic Basis for Opioid Sensitivity in Pain TreatmentsCapitol Pain Institute (CPI) recently reported how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is addressing the worrisome rise in…CPI Concurs with FDA Warnings of Opioid UseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced class-wide safety labeling changes for immediate-release opioid pain medications. Among the…Yoga: Good to get bent out of shape?by Dr. Raimy Amasha Yoga may at first seem to some people like the art of forming a pretzel with one’s body…What is the cause of your back pain?Low back pain, a ubiquitous condition that seems so familiar to everyone, has become ever so prevalent. It is common…Got Shoulder Pain?by Dr. Anjuli Desai Shoulder pain accounts for 12 out of every 1000 primary care office visits. This could largely be…For Pain Relief, Can No Exercise Be Better than Some Exercise?by Dr. Raimy Amasha Many of us have steady employment responsibilities that occupy our time from the break of dawn to…Pack Mule SyndromeHave you ever seen a little mule overloaded with packs and supplies almost as big as the poor animal itself?…Who Needs a Meteorologist With Weather-wise Joints?Grandpa Jones didn’t need to check with a meteorologist to know that a cold front was coming in. His aching…Avoiding shin splints can keep you runningAre you an active runner who experiences pain in their shins? If so, you may be experiencing “shin splints,” otherwise…Stem cells improve outcomes in rotator cuff repair surgeryA recent study was conducted on patients who underwent a rotator cuff repair. Unfortunately, it is well-known that approximately 25% of…A better treatment for severe knee arthritis and pain?Do you have severe knee pain? Have you been told by your orthopedic surgeon that you need an eventual knee…Cardamom is a natural antioxidantCardamom is a spice that originated in India and Nepal and is purported to have several health benefits. Although still…Spinal Stenosis is a common cause of low back pain and sciaticaOften symptoms that arise from Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) and arterial occlusive disease can demonstrate similar…Superfoods, phytonutrients, and antioxidantsSuperfoods are foods known for their health benefits due to their “phytonutrient content,” or in other words, are packed with…Treating Neuropathic PainA Queen’s University study published April 7th, 2015 reveals that combining morphine, an opioid-based pain reliever, and nortriptyline, an antidepressant,…Specialized Physical Therapy can prevent ACL Knee injuriesClinical trials have demonstrated that preventative neuromuscular training (PNMT) can be effective in reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in…What is a Cervical Strain?Cervical strain, commonly known as neck strain, is an injury that occurs when the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the…Turmeric for arthritis painTurmeric, a yellow-colored spice found across the world, from American yellow mustard to spicy Indian curries, is one of nature’s…Capitol Pain Institute has moved to a new location!The new location is at 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd #103 Austin, TX 78757. The new building is larger with brand…Yelp Review from Emily COnce again, Yelp has chosen to filter our good review and not filter our bad reviews. So, as I have…Shingles TreatmentsShingles What are Shingles and what are the symptoms? Shingles are a very painful skin condition caused by the varicella…ADL Austin Torch of Liberty DinnerCapitol Pain Institute is proud to be an official sponsor of this Thursday’s Anti-Defamation League Event at the Four Seasons in…The Two Faces of Pain: Acute and ChronicLiving with pain has a debilitating impact on people. Whether this pain is associated with a previous injury or a…Treatment of Painful Diabetic NeuropathyFinding an effective treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy can be extremely frustrating, both for the individual in pain and for…Patient Testimonial – “Filtered” Yelp ReviewsSince Yelp has decided to filter our reviews, we have decided to post their filtered reviews to our website so…EMG & NCS: What do all these letters mean to the patient?EMG & NCS: What do all these letters mean to the patient? EMG & NCS. At first glance, the name…Back Pain: Spondylosis, Spondylolysis, and SpondylolisthesisHave you read your MRI report recently and ended up more confused about your low back pain than before you…Understanding Spine Basics: The Vertebrae, Discs and the Spinal CordDealing with back pain is torture, but the more you know about spine basics, such as the vertebrae, discs and…New Diagnostic Criteria for FibromyalgiaThe Hunt for the Correct Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia vs Myofascial Pain Syndrome A Glance at the Latest Breakthroughs in Diagnosis and…Treating Pain with Pain Management AustinThousands of people in Austin and all across the country suffer from chronic pain. This chronic pain could take many…Austin Pain Doctors are Trained to Help Chronic Pain SufferersFor those suffering from chronic pain, every day can be a challenge to complete simple tasks, to attend school, go…Stem Cells – The Next Frontier is Hereby Guest Author Joseph Smith, PhD Our very own stem cells may provide the key to return us to a…Hiring mid-level practitionerCapitol Pain Institute is looking to hire a FT or PT nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist. If…
Workplace Pain Relief and Management: The Best Ways to Diminish PainWorkplace pain is not something to dismiss. Not only does our job affect our emotional and mental health, but it…
Knee Pain — Healing for Health and Happiness, Capitol PainKnee pain is one of the most common types of pain that people complain about. Symptoms could range from swelling…
Innovative Technologies to Ease Chronic PainTreating chronic pain can be a tricky situation. For many in the medical field, it’s a constant state of innovation…
Learn More About Elbow PainElbow pain can be an afterthought most of the time. We don’t think about how serious the pain could be,…
Austin Doctor Turns to Wireless Device to Help Patience Block Chronic Painby: Sally Hernandez Click here to view story and video at KXAN.com. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of people in the…
Do You Have a Stiff Neck? Ease the Pain Before Seeing a SpecialistMost of the time, neck pain isn’t a serious issue. In most cases, you might have been sitting wrong or…
Chronic Headaches are Serious Condition TooOftentimes when we think of pain, we think of joint pain or another diagnosed disease. Our thoughts might go to…
Joint Pain — What is Going on with Your Body?When it’s your first time experiencing excruciating pain in your body’s joints, it can be overwhelming and confusing—to say the…
Interventional Pain Medicine Experts at Our Louisville OfficeMany simple tasks can seem like a burden when you’re suffering from chronic pain. The mundane becomes a bigger obstacle…
Workplace Ergonomics Can Help Reduce Injuries and Long-Term Effects on Your BodyWorking a lot of hours can put a lot of stress on our body. This includes and is not limited…
Osteoarthritis Knee Pain Can be Treated at Capitol Pain InstituteKnee pain comes in many forms. For the most part, it’s caused by normal wear and tear on the body.…
Benefits of Seeing Premiere Comprehensive Pain Specialists“We want to help you live your life to the fullest.” These words can be found on our website and…
Joint Pain Isn’t The Same: Difference between Osteoarthritis & RheumatoidRheumatoid arthritis is the third most popular arthritis in the world whereas osteoarthritis is the most popular arthritis. Both the…
Injections for Back Pain Relief: The Use of Purposeful PokesWhen looking for back pain relief, the search for the solution can often be as frustrating as the pain itself…
Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Persistent PainWhat is spinal cord stimulation? A spinal cord stimulator is a pacemaker-like device that acts by sending electrical impulses to…
Back Pain & PostureWe’re sure many individuals have been told a few times by their mother to “sit up straight”. Contrary to popular…
The Prominence of TMJ PainWith more than 3 million reported cases in the US every year, TMJ pain (or Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is very…
What is good posture?When discussing proper body alignment, the idea of good posture is often arbitrarily thrown around as a concept that everybody…
Sciatica Back PainWhether it’s heartbreak or physical, chronic pain will always be, well a pain to deal with. There’s a number of…
Does Stem Cell Therapy and Lower Back Pain Mix?For years, stem cell therapy has been known to replace the neurons that have been damaged by either stroke, Parkinson’s…
Bad Knees and How to Relieve ThemAt some point or another, we all experience knee pain for a number of reasons. Chronic knee pain can occur…
Genetic Basis for Opioid Sensitivity in Pain TreatmentsCapitol Pain Institute (CPI) recently reported how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is addressing the worrisome rise in…
CPI Concurs with FDA Warnings of Opioid UseThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced class-wide safety labeling changes for immediate-release opioid pain medications. Among the…
Yoga: Good to get bent out of shape?by Dr. Raimy Amasha Yoga may at first seem to some people like the art of forming a pretzel with one’s body…
What is the cause of your back pain?Low back pain, a ubiquitous condition that seems so familiar to everyone, has become ever so prevalent. It is common…
Got Shoulder Pain?by Dr. Anjuli Desai Shoulder pain accounts for 12 out of every 1000 primary care office visits. This could largely be…
For Pain Relief, Can No Exercise Be Better than Some Exercise?by Dr. Raimy Amasha Many of us have steady employment responsibilities that occupy our time from the break of dawn to…
Pack Mule SyndromeHave you ever seen a little mule overloaded with packs and supplies almost as big as the poor animal itself?…
Who Needs a Meteorologist With Weather-wise Joints?Grandpa Jones didn’t need to check with a meteorologist to know that a cold front was coming in. His aching…
Avoiding shin splints can keep you runningAre you an active runner who experiences pain in their shins? If so, you may be experiencing “shin splints,” otherwise…
Stem cells improve outcomes in rotator cuff repair surgeryA recent study was conducted on patients who underwent a rotator cuff repair. Unfortunately, it is well-known that approximately 25% of…
A better treatment for severe knee arthritis and pain?Do you have severe knee pain? Have you been told by your orthopedic surgeon that you need an eventual knee…
Cardamom is a natural antioxidantCardamom is a spice that originated in India and Nepal and is purported to have several health benefits. Although still…
Spinal Stenosis is a common cause of low back pain and sciaticaOften symptoms that arise from Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) and arterial occlusive disease can demonstrate similar…
Superfoods, phytonutrients, and antioxidantsSuperfoods are foods known for their health benefits due to their “phytonutrient content,” or in other words, are packed with…
Treating Neuropathic PainA Queen’s University study published April 7th, 2015 reveals that combining morphine, an opioid-based pain reliever, and nortriptyline, an antidepressant,…
Specialized Physical Therapy can prevent ACL Knee injuriesClinical trials have demonstrated that preventative neuromuscular training (PNMT) can be effective in reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in…
What is a Cervical Strain?Cervical strain, commonly known as neck strain, is an injury that occurs when the muscles, tendons, and ligaments in the…
Turmeric for arthritis painTurmeric, a yellow-colored spice found across the world, from American yellow mustard to spicy Indian curries, is one of nature’s…
Capitol Pain Institute has moved to a new location!The new location is at 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd #103 Austin, TX 78757. The new building is larger with brand…
Yelp Review from Emily COnce again, Yelp has chosen to filter our good review and not filter our bad reviews. So, as I have…
Shingles TreatmentsShingles What are Shingles and what are the symptoms? Shingles are a very painful skin condition caused by the varicella…
ADL Austin Torch of Liberty DinnerCapitol Pain Institute is proud to be an official sponsor of this Thursday’s Anti-Defamation League Event at the Four Seasons in…
The Two Faces of Pain: Acute and ChronicLiving with pain has a debilitating impact on people. Whether this pain is associated with a previous injury or a…
Treatment of Painful Diabetic NeuropathyFinding an effective treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy can be extremely frustrating, both for the individual in pain and for…
Patient Testimonial – “Filtered” Yelp ReviewsSince Yelp has decided to filter our reviews, we have decided to post their filtered reviews to our website so…
EMG & NCS: What do all these letters mean to the patient?EMG & NCS: What do all these letters mean to the patient? EMG & NCS. At first glance, the name…
Back Pain: Spondylosis, Spondylolysis, and SpondylolisthesisHave you read your MRI report recently and ended up more confused about your low back pain than before you…
Understanding Spine Basics: The Vertebrae, Discs and the Spinal CordDealing with back pain is torture, but the more you know about spine basics, such as the vertebrae, discs and…
New Diagnostic Criteria for FibromyalgiaThe Hunt for the Correct Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia vs Myofascial Pain Syndrome A Glance at the Latest Breakthroughs in Diagnosis and…
Treating Pain with Pain Management AustinThousands of people in Austin and all across the country suffer from chronic pain. This chronic pain could take many…
Austin Pain Doctors are Trained to Help Chronic Pain SufferersFor those suffering from chronic pain, every day can be a challenge to complete simple tasks, to attend school, go…
Stem Cells – The Next Frontier is Hereby Guest Author Joseph Smith, PhD Our very own stem cells may provide the key to return us to a…
Hiring mid-level practitionerCapitol Pain Institute is looking to hire a FT or PT nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist. If…
