Affecting nearly 50 million US adults, chronic pain is one of the most common reasons that patients seek medical care. Chronic, debilitating pain can have a detrimental effect on a patient’s quality of life because it can adversely affect functional capacity; cause psychological distress; and cause strain in personal relationships. The spectrum of pain consists …
Medical marijuana has been approved for medicinal purposes under Pennsylvania state law since 2016. Chronic pain is one of the more than twenty-three approved conditions in the United States, allowed to benefit from the medicinal use of maijuana. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 50 million Americans are struggling with some form of chronic …
Our new location offers a more comfortable and spacious waiting area with easier access and state of the art amenities. We are located just a hop, skip and a jump across the same parking lot as our old location. Our new address is:1500 Horizon Dr Suite 102BChalfont, PA 18914 We look forward to seeing you …
Charlie shares his amazing experience with the Kyphoplasty procedure, performed by Dr. Robert Kelly of the Pennsylvania Pain and Spine Institute. Here is Charlie’s story! “I had the procedure done and I was like a new man. It was excruciating before and Dr. Robert Kelly changed my life.”~ Charlie – Pennsylvania Pain and Spine Institute …
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What is lumbar spinal stenosis? Lumbar spinal stenosis is the progressive, degenerative, age-related narrowing of the spinal canal that can lead to lower back pain, leg pain and numbness and tingling that is worsened while standing and walking. Lumbar spinal stenosis is the most common form of spinal stenosis and is diagnosed in more than …
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How do I know if my back pain is serious? Low back pain can have many causes that are not due to underlying disease. Generally, low back pain that lasts longer than one to two weeks should warrant consulting a physician. Low back pain accompanied by other serious symptoms such as weakness in one or …
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Medical marijuana is now officially legal in the state of Pennsylvania with several dispensaries located in Sellersville, Bethlehem and Doylestown. For most, the legalization of medical marijuana within the state of Pennsylvania has led to the dissemination of more misinformation than not, due to the insufficient public knowledge of the medical aspects of marijuana. Most …
Breast Cancer Awareness month during the month of October is an ideal time to discuss pain associated with breast cancer and the treatment options available for a more comfortable well-being. Pennsylvania Pain and Spine Institute is here for patients to help them manage their discomfort at a difficult time when medical protocol and chemotherapy …
Pennsylvania Pain and Spine Institute is offering same-day appointments for all existing patients! Patients can be seen by our highly skilled Physician Assistants Jennifer DellaGuardia PA-C and Amanda Hyland PA-C at our Chalfont location. For more information please visit our website at pennpain.com/contact and contact us today!
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