Capitol Pain Blog & News

Headaches literally make your head spin— and finding relief isn’t always easy. We’ve all been there. About 90% of Americans…

Workplace pain is not something to dismiss. Not only does our job affect our emotional and mental health, but it…

If you’ve been wondering ‘why does my shoulder hurt?’ you’re not alone. In modern times, shoulder pain is a frequent…

Knee pain is one of the most common types of pain that people complain about. Symptoms could range from swelling…

It can be difficult to figure out what to do about hip problems as you get older. It turns out,…

Treating chronic pain can be a tricky situation. For many in the medical field, it’s a constant state of innovation…

Elbow pain can be an afterthought most of the time. We don’t think about how serious the pain could be,…

by: Sally Hernandez Click here to view story and video at KXAN.com. AUSTIN (KXAN) — Millions of people in the…

Most of the time, neck pain isn’t a serious issue. In most cases, you might have been sitting wrong or…

Oftentimes when we think of pain, we think of joint pain or another diagnosed disease. Our thoughts might go to…

Maneuvering through the pain management field can be tricky. For the most part, one might be prescribed pain medications after…

When it’s your first time experiencing excruciating pain in your body’s joints, it can be overwhelming and confusing—to say the…

We’ve all been told not to look on WebMD if you want to know what is “wrong” with you. Any…

Dr. Dwight E. Mosley practices at our Ohio location. His knowledge is well-rounded. He’s completed a general surgery internship at…

Many simple tasks can seem like a burden when you’re suffering from chronic pain. The mundane becomes a bigger obstacle…

Working a lot of hours can put a lot of stress on our body. This includes and is not limited…

Knee pain comes in many forms. For the most part, it’s caused by normal wear and tear on the body.…

“We want to help you live your life to the fullest.” These words can be found on our website and…

Rheumatoid arthritis is the third most popular arthritis in the world whereas osteoarthritis is the most popular arthritis. Both the…

When looking for back pain relief, the search for the solution can often be as frustrating as the pain itself…

What is spinal cord stimulation? A spinal cord stimulator is a pacemaker-like device that acts by sending electrical impulses to…

We’re sure many individuals have been told a few times by their mother to “sit up straight”. Contrary to popular…

With more than 3 million reported cases in the US every year, TMJ pain (or Temporomandibular joint dysfunction) is very…

When discussing proper body alignment, the idea of good posture is often arbitrarily thrown around as a concept that everybody…

Whether it’s heartbreak or physical, chronic pain will always be, well a pain to deal with. There’s a number of…

For years, stem cell therapy has been known to replace the neurons that have been damaged by either stroke, Parkinson’s…

At some point or another, we all experience knee pain for a number of reasons. Chronic knee pain can occur…

Capitol Pain Institute (CPI) recently reported how the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is addressing the worrisome rise in…

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced class-wide safety labeling changes for immediate-release opioid pain medications. Among the…

by Dr. Raimy Amasha Yoga may at first seem to some people like the art of forming a pretzel with one’s body…

Low back pain, a ubiquitous condition that seems so familiar to everyone, has become ever so prevalent. It is common…

by Dr. Anjuli Desai Shoulder pain accounts for 12 out of every 1000 primary care office visits. This could largely be…

by Dr. Raimy Amasha Many of us have steady employment responsibilities that occupy our time from the break of dawn to…

Have you ever seen a little mule overloaded with packs and supplies almost as big as the poor animal itself?…

Grandpa Jones didn’t need to check with a meteorologist to know that a cold front was coming in. His aching…

Are you an active runner who experiences pain in their shins? If so, you may be experiencing “shin splints,” otherwise…

A recent study was conducted on patients who underwent a rotator cuff repair. Unfortunately, it is well-known that approximately 25% of…

Do you have severe knee pain?  Have you been told by your orthopedic surgeon that you need an eventual knee…

Cardamom is a spice that originated in India and Nepal and is purported to have several health benefits. Although still…

Often symptoms that arise from Lumbar spinal stenosis (narrowing of the spinal canal) and arterial occlusive disease can demonstrate similar…

Superfoods are foods known for their health benefits due to their “phytonutrient content,” or in other words, are packed with…

A Queen’s University study published April 7th, 2015 reveals that combining morphine, an opioid-based pain reliever, and nortriptyline, an antidepressant,…

Clinical trials have demonstrated that preventative neuromuscular training (PNMT) can be effective in reducing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in…

Cervical strain is a common cause of neck and head pain and may even spread to the shoulder and upper…

Turmeric, a yellow-colored spice found across the world, from American yellow mustard to spicy Indian curries, is one of nature’s…

The new location is at 8015 Shoal Creek Blvd #103 Austin, TX 78757. The new building is larger with brand…

Capitol Pain Institute is proud to have been chosen to conduct the first-ever iovera° treatment procedures in Austin. The iovera° treatment uses the body’s…

Once again, Yelp has chosen to filter our good review and not filter our bad reviews.  So, as I have…

The best medical scientists and medical practitioners are those that are on the leading edge of research and who are willing to…

Some people are using stem cell treatments, but many have misconceptions about what that stem cell treatment involves. Here are…

Shingles What are Shingles and what are the symptoms? Shingles are a very painful skin condition caused by the varicella…

Capitol Pain Institute is proud to be an official sponsor of this Thursday’s Anti-Defamation League Event at the Four Seasons in…

Living with pain has a debilitating impact on people. Whether this pain is associated with a previous injury or a…

Finding an effective treatment of painful diabetic neuropathy can be extremely frustrating, both for the individual in pain and for…

Since 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. At first glance, the name…

Have you read your MRI report recently and ended up more confused about your low back pain than before you…

An important question that is frequently put to our back pain management specialists here at the Capitol Pain Institute is…

Dealing with back pain is torture, but the more you know about spine basics, such as the vertebrae, discs and…

When is a Migraine headache really a Migraine? “My head hurts…It must be a migraine!” Is a common complaint amongst…

The Hunt for the Correct Diagnosis: Fibromyalgia vs Myofascial Pain Syndrome A Glance at the Latest Breakthroughs in Diagnosis and…

Capitol Pain Institute is teaming up with the Be The Difference Foundation in the fight against ovarian cancer.  Over 22,000 women will…

Thousands of people in Austin and all across the country suffer from chronic pain. This chronic pain could take many…

For those suffering from chronic pain, every day can be a challenge to complete simple tasks, to attend school, go…

by Guest Author Joseph Smith, PhD Our very own stem cells may provide the key to return us to a…

Capitol Pain Institute is looking to hire a FT or PT nurse practitioner, physician assistant, or clinical nurse specialist. If…