A nerve block is an injection of local anesthetic close to a nerve. The drug attaches to the nerve and blocks any nerve signals travelling to or from the brain. The blockage occurs where the needle is inserted. Depending on … Continue reading →
Jan Carstoniu (J) responds to a question from a participant (P) during one of our sessions. This was condensed and edited from an audio recording. P: I have a question. Last week you and I spoke about injections that people … Continue reading →
Just because a treatment of some kind may produce results doesn’t mean the theory behind that treatment is true. Psychoanalysis certainly helps some people but at least some of Freud’s theories have been surpassed by evidence-based science. I’ve seen positive … Continue reading →
There are countless treatments available for pain if the Internet is any indication. Often, the description of a therapy is accompanied by explanations, endorsements and testimonials. When I read some of these things I am often impressed by the stories … Continue reading →
Not all information is equally useful and not all perspectives are equally valid. Everyone is entitled to an opinion but some opinions are worth more than others. In a rational discussion, any claim about the effectiveness of a pain treatment … Continue reading →