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An Exciting New Romantic Page-Turner, Author Jody E. Lebel?s Debut Novel, ?Playing Dead,? Leaves Readers Anxious for More from a Promising New Author from Southwick, MA

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An Exciting New Romantic Page-Turner, Author Jody E. Lebel’s Debut Novel, “Playing Dead,” Leaves Readers Anxious for More from a Promising New Author from Southwick, MA












Author Jody Lebel Southwick, MA in her new book ‘Playing Dead’


Southwick, MA (PRWEB) April 17, 2012

“Good looking men are trouble. If I had known then what I know now, I would have put clowns on my wedding cake.” – Renee Rose in Playing Dead.

The story centers around protagonist court reporter Renee Rose who found out the hard way that hooking up with a cop is like getting a bikini wax. It starts off hot, quickly turns painful, and ends in tears. But when her best friend receives an e-mail from her long-dead fiancé demanding money, Renee knows they need help.

Too bad help comes in the form of Detective Anthony Graciano, an annoying bossy cop who somehow still manages to haul Renee’s libido out of dry dock. Police work is more than a career for Anthony, it’s an obsession. Specializing in cases involving female victims, he has no time for a personal life until he meets Renee, a delicious mystery he yearns to solve. When Renee’s disastrous marriage ended some years ago, her mother consoled her with the knowledge that when one door closes the next door could open to a plate of warm cookies. Could this detective be Renee’s warm cookie?

Readers will inevitably be left anxious for the next release from this promising new author.

Words of praise for Playing Dead:

“An enjoyable romantic suspense tale filled with double-crossing crooks, betrayal and passion. Add this book to your shelves.” – Nancy J. Cohen, author of the Bad Hair Day mystery series.

“Ms Lebel has written a witty, fast paced mystery loaded with romance – a must read!” — Traci E. Hall, author of the Boadicea series, and The Queen’s Guard

“I LOVED it. Smart, suspenseful and full of mind-teasing twists, Jody Lebel’s PLAYING DEAD will have you cheering for her plucky heroine and hunky detective hero.” — Mia Marlow, author

Released by The Wild Rose Press on 4/12/12

Available through Amazon or http://www.thewildrosepress

ISBN 978-1-61217-107-4 ebook $ 6.00

ISBN 978-1-61217-106-7 Paperback $ 12.00

Jody Lebel

First Place Winner in Florida Sisters in Crime Write Now contest.

Jody E. Lebel has been exposed to the kind of first-hand knowledge most authors only dream of as the court reporter assigned to the chief judge in a South Florida courtroom. The cases that she has reported on have ranged from a homeless guy who jumped the turnstile on the Metrorail to the Tamiami Strangler, a serial killer who murdered six women. Playing Dead is her debut novel.

For more information reader may visit http://www.jodylebel.com

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Oxygen Software Responds to Wikileaks Accusations of Spying

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Oxygen Software Responds to Wikileaks Accusations of Spying











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Moscow, Russia (PRWEB) December 02, 2011

WikiLeaks Accusations

According to WikiLeaks Spyfiles Map, Oxygen Software, among other companies listed, is (quoting WikiLeaks) “Selling Surveillance to Dictators”. Countries such as Libya and Egypt are mentioned. Other accusations include the manufacturing of viruses (Trojans) that, quoting WikiLeaks, “hijack individual computers and phones (including iPhones, Blackberries and Androids),” “take over the device,” “record its every use, movement, and even the sights and sounds of the room it is in.”

Reality Check

“In reality, things aren’t quite as rosy for Oxygen Software and other manufacturers of mobile forensic tools. While it would be nice for a law enforcement agency such as a local police department to be able to manufacture a “virus” to “hijack” someone’s iPhone and skip the painful, slow and lengthy process of performing a complete forensic analysis of iPhones confiscated from suspects and outright criminals, the real thing is not as easy. Instead of using a “virus” or a “Trojan” the company has to perform a comprehensive and well-documented process where every step is tracked and the authenticity of information being acquired is of utmost importance. After all, that data could end up being used in court, and all evidence must be obtained in a certain way with many formalities,” says Nickolay Golubev, Public Relations Manager, Oxygen Software.

What Oxygen Software does do is manufacture and supply law enforcement agencies a comprehensive mobile forensic suite. The suite allows investigators accessing and analyzing data stored in a wide range of supported mobile devices such as phones, communicators, iPhones, Blackberries and alike. The company and its law enforcement customers consider Oxygen Forensic Suite a working tool helping officers investigate crimes and obtain evidence that can be legally used in the court. In addition, the tool allows investigators to automatically trace connections between phones confiscated from different people, often bringing discoveries leading to prevention of crime and acts of terrorism.

So much for selling “viruses” and “Trojans” to “dictators.”

About Oxygen Forensic Suite 2011

Oxygen Forensic Suite 2011 helps investigators and forensic specialists to access and analyze data from a variety of mobile devices such as cell phones, smartphones, communicators, PDA and tablet PCs. Currently supporting more than 2,500 different models, Oxygen Forensic Suite 2011 covers the widest range of mobile devices compared to competition, and allows fully automated acquisition and analysis of supported devices.

The unique Timeline feature offers convenient, single-place access to all activities and movements performed by the user arranged by date and time. Investigators can track user location at every moment, build and map their historic routes, and clearly see all activities performed by the user at each location.

Another signature feature of Oxygen Forensic Suite allows investigators performing a global search on all devices ever analyzed with the toolkit. The global search quickly reveals any connections (e.g. common contacts, exchanged calls, texts or emails) between the phone owners.

Oxygen Forensic Suite 2011 guarantees zero-footprint operation, leaving no traces and making no modifications to the content of the devices, making it the tool of choice among government and law enforcement agencies, security services and forensic organizations in more than fifty countries.

About Oxygen Software

Founded in 2000, Oxygen Software offers the most advanced forensic data examination tools for smartphones and mobile devices. The company is dedicated in delivering the most universal forensic solution covering the widest range of mobile devices running Symbian, Windows Mobile, Blackberry, iOS, and Android operating systems. As a result, Oxygen Forensic Suite receives great response at forensic conferences, exhibitions and trainings, and occupies a spot in the top of the list in relevant tests for extracting more data than competition.

More information about the company and its forensic solutions is available at http://www.oxygen-forensic.com

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Dr. Seradge Announces Oklahoma?s Orthopedic Institute Adds Board Certified Pain Management Specialist

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Dr. Seradge Announces Oklahoma’s Orthopedic Institute Adds Board Certified Pain Management Specialist












Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (Vocus/PRWEB) January 23, 2011

Dr. Houshang Seradge, founder of the Orthopedic Institute (OI), is pleased to announce that Dr. Allen Dennis has received his board certification in pain. Dr. Dennis, who is already board certified in anesthesiology, is fellowship trained in pain management. He joined OI in September of 2010 as the director of the multidisciplinary pain management program.

Dr. Dennis is a specialist in the multidisciplinary interventional approach to pain management treatment and is the author of chapters in multiple medical books and international conference presentations related to pain management. He has expertise in all areas of non-invasive and invasive management of chronic pain. Dr. Dennis is accepting new patients.

“The Orthopedic Institute is pleased to have a specialist with Dr. Dennis’ skills. His training and experience in treating patients with chronic and acute pain makes him a valuable addition to our team of physicians. Through our team approach, we are able to provide complete orthopedic care for our patients, in one location,” stated Dr. Seradge.

The Orthopedic Institute, founded in 1980, by Dr. Seradge, is one of Oklahoma City’s most comprehensive orthopedic care centers, in a single location. Orthopedic Institute’s physicians are on the leading edge of their respective fields in orthopedics, rheumatology, neurology and pain management. OI treats all musculoskeletal conditions through the use of the most advanced techniques in orthopedic care. Physicians at OI are dedicated to helping patients return to a healthy life style.

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American Pain Society Conference Sheds Light on Critical Challenges in Pain Management

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American Pain Society Conference Sheds Light on Critical Challenges in Pain Management











Newton, MA (PRWEB) May 6, 2009

On May 7-9, the American Pain Society (APS) will hold its 28th Annual Scientific Meeting in San Diego, California. The meeting brings together pain scientists and health care professionals to discuss the latest findings related to the diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute pain, chronic cancer and non-cancer pain, and recurrent pain. Inflexxion, a company that creates scientifically validated solutions for critical areas of health care, is presenting a poster to introduce painACTION.com, an online resource to help patients self-manage chronic pain.

“The APS conference is especially relevant right now, when we’re starting to see important innovations in pain treatment and management emerging in response to critical challenges, such as the rise of prescription pain medication misuse, abuse, and overdose,” says Kevin Zacharoff, M.D., Director of Medical Affairs at Inflexxion. “The painACTION website is designed to serve as a daily resource for patients with chronic pain conditions, while at the same time providing clinicians with a useful tool for increasing the quality of care – including ensuring that their patients understand how to take prescription pain medications safely.”

Developed with grant support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), painACTION is a non-promotional website that provides unbiased information on self-managing pain. It leverages innovative technology, including a “smart” recommendation engine that delivers customized content to individuals, based on a user’s pain profile, the information the individual has viewed, and psychosocial assessments.

To complement the guidance that clinicians provide during office visits, painACTION also offers multimedia lessons, tools, and articles on taking pain medications appropriately and safely, with an entire risk management curriculum devoted specifically to opioids.

Finally, painACTION provides specialized tools to empower patients in self-managing pain. Users can track their pain with an online Daily Pain Tracker, and print out charts to share with their health care provider. They can also complete skill-based lessons for self-managing their specific pain condition, with learning modules for managing cancer pain, back pain, and migraine pain.

“We view resources such as painACTION to be a critical piece of the pain self-management puzzle,” says Emil Chiauzzi, Ph.D., a Principal Investigator in the project and Vice President of Product Strategy at Inflexxion. “It is important that people in pain build the daily coping skills to complement formal medical treatment, and utilizing the Internet affords consistent and reliable access to such information.”

The ongoing dissemination of painACTION is supported by Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

To learn more about painACTION, visit the website at http://www.painACTION.com.

About Inflexxion

Founded in 1989, Inflexxion leverages technology to improve public health. We create clinically validated tools and programs for critical areas of health care, including prevention and wellness education, addiction and pain treatment, and pharmaceutical risk management. These innovative solutions help reduce health-related risks, enhance clinical outcomes, and positively impact the quality of care.

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EIM Affirms The Need To Educate Physical Therapists In Pain Sciences

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EIM Affirms The Need To Educate Physical Therapists In Pain Sciences











In June 2011, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports that “every year, at least 116 million adult Americans experience chronic pain, a condition that cots the nation between $ 560 billion and $ 635 billion annually.”


Louisville, KY (PRWEB) July 26, 2011

EIM, known for administering the largest physical therapy residency program in the United States, offers an online, continuing education course titled, An Introduction to the Diagnosis and Management of Chronic Spinal Pain, that provides an evidence-based knowledge of pain sciences for physical therapists. This course focuses practicing physical therapists on actionable ways to successfully manage difficult spinal pain conditions.

In June 2011, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reports that “every year, at least 116 million adult Americans experience chronic pain, a condition that costs the nation between $ 560 billion and $ 635 billion annually.” The IOM report also notes that much of the pain experienced by adults in the United States is preventable or could be better managed. The Evidence In Motion (EIM) Institute for Health Professions recognizes the need to educate physical therapists on chronic pain treatment and prevention.

“Pain is the principal reason why patients seek physical therapy,” explains Timothy Flynn, PT, PhD , and EIM owner. “It is critical that today’s physical therapist maintains a basic, accurate knowledge of the pain sciences. Nowhere is the nature of pain and suffering more misunderstood than in the arena of spinal pain. The data is overwhelming that our current medical and surgical procedures are harming a large number of patients by failing to implement current evidence into the management of spinal pain.”

Upon completion of EIM’s Chronic Spinal Pain Course, participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the current science of nociception, the experience of pain, and the nature of suffering. They also will learn to describe modulators of pain that increase or decrease the pain experience and identify factors that influence the course of a patient’s prognosis. In addition, after course completion, students will be able to use knowledge in the pain sciences related to structure, movement dysfunction, response to injury and disease and promotion of health and wellness to enhance outcomes for patients with chronic spinal pain.

This course is self-paced and is designed to be completed in a 4-week time period; however, students have a maximum of 8 weeks to complete the course if needed. Participants earn 1 credit hour or 1.5 CEU’s from the EIM Institute of Health Professions upon completion.

“…I’d like to thank you for your courses. It’s great to be able to use your material and get instant gratification with treatment…” states a recent EIM student. “…because of your courses, I have become a better clinician as it relates to skills and problem solving …Thank you!”

For more information on EIM’s Chronic Spinal Pain Course and other offerings, please call 1-888-709-7096 or email info(at)eimpt(dot)com.

About Evidence In Motion:

Evidence in Motion (EIM) is an education and consultation company whose sole reason of existence is to elevate the physical therapy profession and the role of physical therapists in healthcare delivery. A strong dedication to fostering the creation and assimilation of an evidence-based practice culture within the physical therapy profession is a cornerstone of Evidence In Motion’s mission. They have put in place evidence-based practice treatment pathways in many facilities and aims to promote the global sharing of information and ideas, thus advancing evidence-based physical therapy practice, research and education around the world. Evidence In Motion offers Continuing Education, Residencies, a Fellowship Program, a Musculoskeletal Transition DPT, and an Executive Program in Private Practice Management with optional Transition DPT. For more information, please visit EvidenceInMotion.com. You can also find Evidence In Motion on Facebook and Twitter, @EIMTeam.

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No Pain, Your Gain — September is Pain Awareness Month

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No Pain, Your Gain — September is Pain Awareness Month












Belleville, IL (Vocus) September 8, 2010

Pain is a leading cause of disability in the United States, according to Allsup, a nationwide provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation and Medicare plan selection services. September is Pain Awareness Month, and Allsup supports the American Pain Foundation’s (APF) virtual march on Washington to raise awareness about the barriers to accessing appropriate and effective pain management and the desperate need to improve pain care for all Americans.

There are two basic types of pain — acute and chronic. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke characterizes them as follows:


Acute pain, for the most part, results from disease, inflammation, or injury to tissues. This type of pain generally comes on suddenly, for example, after trauma or surgery, and may be accompanied by anxiety or emotional distress. The cause of acute pain can usually be diagnosed and treated, and the pain is self-limiting — confined to a given period of time and severity. In some rare instances, it can become chronic.

Chronic pain is widely believed to represent disease itself. It can be made much worse by environmental and psychological factors. Chronic pain persists over a longer period of time than acute pain and is resistant to most medical treatments. It can — and often does — cause severe problems for patients.

Pain is an all too common secondary condition for people with disabilities. For example, nearly half of people with multiple sclerosis have chronic pain, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

People who are paralyzed often have what is called neurogenic pain resulting from damage to nerves in the spinal cord. For some survivors of spinal cord injury, pain or an intense burning or stinging sensation is unremitting due to hypersensitivity in some parts of the body.

The National Fibromyalgia Association cites chronic widespread body pain as the primary symptom of fibromyalgia. The pain has been described as stabbing and shooting pain and deep muscular aching, throbbing, and twitching.

Whatever the source or type, unrelieved pain causes suffering, can lead to other health problems, and delays recovery, thereby adding unnecessarily to health care costs, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. If a person is unable to continue working because of pain, it can have a catastrophic financial impact.

Organizations like the MS Society and National Fibromyalgia Association encourage patients to talk to their healthcare providers and ask about their pain management options. They may include simple analgesics (pain-relievers) like acetaminophen, aspirin or non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS); or nonpharmacological treatments and alternative therapies, such as stretching and movement therapies, gentle massage, heat, exercises, hydrotherapy and relaxation techniques.

Knowing your financial options and taking stock of your available resources, including health insurance and SSDI benefits can help address the significant financial impact of not being able to work due to pain.

“Understanding your expenses and identifying sources of available income are important first steps to minimizing financial problems,” said Paul Gada, personal financial planning director for the Allsup Disability Life Planning Center. “Taking advantage of all the benefits you are entitled to can save you money, improve your healthcare and reduce stress.”

In addition to joining the virtual march on Washington, you can help promote pain awareness and treatment by sending Pain Awareness Month E-Cards to family, friends, caregivers and healthcare providers. The National Fibromyalgia Association’s FM Aware magazine is sponsoring the free service in honor of Pain Awareness month. Visitors to http://www.fmaware.org can send cards throughout September.

ABOUT ALLSUP

Allsup is a nationwide provider of Social Security disability, Medicare and Medicare Secondary Payer compliance services for individuals, employers and insurance carriers. Founded in 1984, Allsup employs nearly 700 professionals who deliver specialized services supporting people with disabilities and seniors so they may lead lives that are as financially secure and as healthy as possible. The company is based in Belleville, Ill., near St. Louis.

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Leadsbyfone LLC Announces The Launch Of Back Pain Local.com

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Leadsbyfone LLC Announces The Launch Of Back Pain Local.com













Back Pain will affect 80% of Americans


Jacksonville, FL (PRWEB) July 28, 2011

Leadsbyfone LLC announces the launch of Back Pain Local.com, their newest website supporting the back pain treatment industry and more specifically, The Back Institute, the practice of Dr. Steve Warfield, D.C., a Jacksonville based chiropractor who has been in practice for over 32 years.

With studies showing that 80 percent of all Americans will suffer from some form of back pain during their lives, the need for quality back pain treatment is of the utmost importance. The Back Institute aims to treat these problems through a variety of treatment techniques, designed to improve the range of movement in the neck, shoulders, and back; improve posture; provide relief from neck and back pain; and correct any other issues which may be related to back injuries or poor back health.

Back pain occurs for a variety of reasons, work related injuries, sports injuries, car accidents, household chores….but more often than you would expect, just the stress of daily living can cause painful joint and spinal problems. Back pain can also be the result of bulging or herniated discs, arthritis, sciatica, or skeletal irregularities such as scoliosis. Regardless of the cause, back pain should never be dismissed; rather, treatment should begin as soon as possible to prevent the problem from becoming worse.

Dr. Steve Warfield is a veteran in the field of chiropractic and back pain care, with 32 years in practice. He and his staff can diagnose back pain problems, design a course of treatment, and handle all areas including therapy, pain management, spinal decompression and Vax-D services.

The Back Institute offers the following courses of treatment:


    Physical Therapy
    Injury Rehabilitation
    Vax-D / Spinal Decompression
    Chiropractic Treatments
    Pain Management
    Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    Auto Accident Injuries
    Shoulder Injuries

Vax-D is one of the more recent advancements in back pain treatment, offering back pain sufferers a better than 70% chance of successful treatment without the risk, complications, and inconveniences caused by traditional surgical techniques. The Back Institute offers a free consultation and initial evaluation, the opportunity to avoid surgery by utilizing a non-invasive procedure administered in convenient, 45 minute sessions, and recovery from Herniated or Degenerated Discs, Facet Syndrome, or Sciatica.

See what others are saying about The Back Institute:

“The pain in my left wrist had continued for two months. It got so bad I could not use my left hand. My pain level when I came to the clinic was an 8. After the course of Physical Therapy my pain level has reduced to a 1.” – Luluse Jarrett

“I was experiencing pain in my low back which radiated into my hips and legs. The worst problem was my sciatic nerve. The pain running down my right leg was intense. I could only stand for about two minutes. I have had pain for about six months and have not been able to exercise, shop, or do any activities that involved standing. I have had VAX-D, physical therapy, adjustments, and trigger point injections. My low back pain has decreased and my leg pain has also improved. This is a wonderful caring place to be. The staff has been wonderful. I will miss everyone and would recommend VAX-D to anyone.” – Judy Molique

Contact Dr. Steve Warfield at The Back Institute, 1218 Park Ave. Orange Park, FL 32073, or by calling 904-701-0129.

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Living Beyond Pain: A Gallery of Creative Expression

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Living Beyond Pain: A Gallery of Creative Expression











(PRWEB) July 14, 2011

Aventine Co. announced today the kickoff of Living Beyond Pain, with an invitation to participate in this multimedia showcase designed to illustrate the challenge of, and response to, the increasingly prevalent issue of chronic pain. The Living Beyond Pain Gallery will present creative expressions of prevailing —real-life stories of coping, managing, and moving beyond pain. A variety of media formats can be submitted: art (illustration or graphics), video, music, personal narratives, and poetry. Prizes will be awarded in 2012 for selected contributions, which will also be prominently featured at PAINWeek 2011, the National Conference on Pain for Frontline Practitioners, convening at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas on September 7. It will also be an element of a new program expressly designed for people with chronic pain and those who care for them: Life Beyond Pain.

Chronic pain is the most common reason for Americans seeking healthcare today, and the field of pain management is the focus of unprecedented attention.

Commenting on the launch of Living Beyond Pain, Debra Weiner, Managing Partner of Aventine Co. said, “We are extremely excited to be introducing this opportunity for people with chronic pain to share their experience in a creative and affirmative environment. Despite pain, life goes forward, and these expressions of living beyond pain can be positive and inspirational. We look forward to welcoming different perspectives and sharing them in the Gallery.”

Patients with pain and their caregivers are invited to participate, and healthcare providers are encouraged to share this opportunity with their patients. To submit a contribution to Living Beyond Pain, visit http://www.LifeBeyondPain.org.

About Aventine Co.:

Aventine Co. is unique in the world of medical communications, with a singular focus on pain management education. In 2007, Aventine launched the PAINWeek National Conference on Pain for Frontline Practitioners, the first of its kind, targeting clinicians with an interest in pain management. This year, the PAINWeek national conference will welcome over 1500 healthcare professionals seeking to improve their assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic pain. Aventine also produces PAINWeekEnd, a program of regional conferences for healthcare providers and is the management company for the American Society of Pain Educators (ASPE), a 501(c)(3) organization.

Copyright © 2010, Aventine Co. PAINWeek, the PAINWeek logo, “The National Conference on Pain for Frontline Practitioners”,PAINWeekEnd, Life Beyond Pain, and Living Beyond Pain are trademarks of Aventine Co. All other trademarks are the property of respective owners. All rights reserved.

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Korunda Pain Management Center to Focus on Offering Alternative Pain Treatment Options to Savvy Patients

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Korunda Pain Management Center to Focus on Offering Alternative Pain Treatment Options to Savvy Patients










Naples, FL (PRWEB) August 21, 2010

Korunda Pain Management Center in Naples, Florida, will focus on presenting patients with a holistic approach to their pain management needs. Acute and chronic pain can be a problem for many and frequently pharmaceutical medications are not the only method of dealing with such pain. At Korunda Pain Management Center, patients have access to a wide array of alternative pain management techniques such as acupuncture, holistic medicine and holistic treatments.

Alternative treatments for pain are often sought out by individuals due to a desire to find natural ways to make the pain cease. Some patients are allergic to a wide array of pharmaceuticals and therefore seek out other pain relief options whereas others simply want to explore all alternatives to relieving their bothersome pain.

The doctors and staff at Korunda Pain Management Center know nowadays patients prefer natural treatment to medication to deal with their acute and chronic pain issues. Not only will the Korunda Pain Management Center staff help patients by prescribing various alternative pain treatment options but will also help them adjust to their current pain levels and find ways to finally achieve relief.

The exact alternative pain management treatments will depend on the type of pain one is experiencing, the location of the pain and the patient’s specific needs and desires. The physicians at Korunda Pain Management Center thoroughly examine the patient and prescribe the best alternative pain treatment methods which will work best in the individual situation. From acupuncture to holistic remedies, there is bound to be the perfect pain management option available.

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PainACTION.com Proves to be Useful Tool for People with Chronic Back Pain

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PainACTION.com Proves to be Useful Tool for People with Chronic Back Pain











Newton, MA (PRWEB) July 7, 2010

Inflexxion, a leader in the creation of scientifically validated solutions for critical areas of health care, announces the publication of “painACTION-Back Pain: A Self-Management Website for People with Chronic Back Pain” in Pain Medicine, the official journal of the American Academy of Pain Medicine (AAPM). The article, published in the July 2010 edition of Pain Medicine, Volume 11, Issue 7, reports findings from a recent study indicating chronic back pain sufferers, who used the online resource painACTION.com, reported a reduction in pain and stress, and improved coping abilities.

The painACTION-Back Pain study examined the usefulness of interactive self-management website painACTION.com, when used by people with chronic back pain. The study explored the website’s ability to help people improve their emotional management, coping, self-efficiency to manage pain and pain levels, and physical functioning compared with standard text-based materials. Results showed that compared with controls, painACTION-Back Pain participants reported significantly lower stress, increased coping skills and greater use of social support. Comparisons between the two groups further showed clinically significant differences in current pain intensity, depression, anxiety, stress and global ratings of improvement.

“We are very excited to have the results of our painACTION-Back Pain study published in Pain Medicine,” says primary investigator Emil Chiauzzi, Ph.D., Vice President of Product Strategy at Inflexxion. “PainACTION.com is unique in offering online self-management methods for people with chronic pain conditions and now we have evidence it can specifically help those with chronic back pain. We believe that the use of brief skill-based lessons and motivational self-assessments can empower people to take steps in managing the psychosocial challenges that are experienced by every pain sufferer. PainACTION.com offers an excellent complement to one’s visits with health providers, particularly in managing pain medications and tracking pain levels.”

Skill-based lessons are available to help people manage cancer pain, back pain, migraine pain, and neuropathic pain. PainACTION also offers multimedia tools, personal stories, a pain tracker, and articles on taking pain medications appropriately and safely, with an entire risk management curriculum devoted specifically to opioids.

Developed with grant support from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), painACTION is a non-promotional website that provides unbiased information on self-managing pain. The painACTION website is designed to serve as a daily resource for patients with chronic pain conditions, while at the same time providing clinicians with a useful tool for increasing quality of care – including ensuring that their patients understand how to take prescription pain medications safely.

The ongoing dissemination of painACTION is supported by Endo Pharmaceuticals, Inc. and King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

To learn more about painACTION, visit the website at http://www.painACTION.com.

About Inflexxion

Founded in 1989, Inflexxion leverages technology to improve public health. We create clinically validated tools and programs for critical areas of health care, including prevention and wellness education, addiction and pain treatment, and pharmaceutical risk management. These innovative solutions help reduce health-related risks, enhance clinical outcomes, and positively impact the quality of care.

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