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Stanford Pain Medicine

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The Stanford Division of Pain Medicine seeks to predict, prevent and alleviate pain.

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3 green flags to look for in your pain clinician 1. They respect your pain experience We all experience the same sensation differently, so your report of an experience as pain should always be respected. 2. They tailor your treatment plan From medications, to counseling, to

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Pain intensity can differ wildly between people, even with the same stimulus. This highlights how personal and individualized pain experiences are.

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Struggling with insomnia? Here are a couple treatments that may help improve your sleep. ā¬‡ļø •Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) This treatment uses magnets to send small signals to the brain. It’s already used for depression and is now being studied for sleep.

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Medical gaslighting isn’t just dismissal—it’s dismissal without explanation. For example, if a doctor won’t order a test, they should explain why they think it is not necessary, and provide alternatives if possible.

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Dealing with chronic low back pain? Get expert insights and discover new minimally invasive treatments with Joseph Liao, MD, Stanford pain management specialist. šŸ“… Thursday, May 22 šŸ•– 7:00 PM PT | šŸ’» Online. Free and open to all: stan.md/43DPJAw

Dealing with chronic low back pain? Get expert insights and discover new minimally invasive treatments with Joseph Liao, MD, Stanford pain management specialist.
šŸ“… Thursday, May 22
šŸ•– 7:00 PM PT | šŸ’» Online. Free and open to all: stan.md/43DPJAw
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6 Mechanical Pain Reducers These techniques lessen mild pain by changing how your nerves send pain signals to the brain: 1. Rubbing the area sends touch signals that can block pain signals. 2. Shaking or moving the area can help distract the brain from pain. 3. Swearing has

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Risks & benefits of botox for migraines Benefits: •Botox starts working in 1–2 weeks and lasts about 3 months. It helps calm tight muscles in your head and neck. •This can make migraine attacks feel less strong, last a shorter time, and come with less light or sound

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Lack of sleep can make pain feel worse. •When you're sleep-deprived, your brain and spinal cord are less able to manage pain. •This is why people who don't sleep well often feel more achy, even if nothing physically changes. •If you keep missing sleep, your brain's ability

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Dr. Kristen MacKenzie teaches her students to recognize that male and female patients often bring very different experiences to the table, especially when it comes to pain during sex. Men who report sexual pain typically receive a thorough workup, she explains, while women are

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Anxiety and pain often go hand in hand—but how, and why? Join us for a deep dive into the bidirectional relationship between anxiety and pain, and how understanding this connection can improve assessment and treatment. Our June 2025 Pain Science Lecture Speaker is Samantha

Anxiety and pain often go hand in hand—but how, and why? Join us for a deep dive into the bidirectional relationship between anxiety and pain, and how understanding this connection can improve assessment and treatment.

Our June 2025 Pain Science Lecture Speaker is Samantha