Pain Management

The United States has just over 4% of the world’s population, yet its doctors prescribe more than 80% of the world’s oxycodone. The opioid epidemic …

Let’s be honest: Hemorrhoids are embarrassing and uncomfortable. Many hemorrhoid sufferers don’t want to discuss it, even if they’re in pain. But the truth is, …

More than $78 billion a year—that’s how much The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate the economic burden of prescription opioid use and …

Arthritis is a fairly common condition in which inflammation of the joints causes pain, stiffness and trouble moving. Because cannabis exhibits anti-inflammatory properties, some arthritis …

Migraines are the most common neurological disorders, affecting about 10% of the world’s population. Symptoms range from visual disturbances to debilitating headache pain that lasts …

If you suffer from back pain, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 80% of Americans endure back pain of some kind. Doctors mostly prescribe opioids …

On Jan. 11, I was honored to moderate the panel discussion hosted by Women Grow NYC, co-sponsored by HelloMD and New York medical marijuana dispensary …

Sports injuries are extremely common. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control, 2011–2014 saw an annual average of 8.6 million sports and recreation-related …

Opioid addiction and overdose are two of the biggest health crises facing America today. In 2016, there were just over 64,000 drug overdose deaths and …

People experience muscle spasms or sore muscles for a variety of reasons—from having conditions like muscular dystrophy to completing an intense session at the gym. …

The opioid epidemic has reached epic proportions—in 2016 it decreased overall life expectancy in the United States for the second year in a row. As …

The American opioid epidemic accounts for more than 90 overdose deaths per day. In some states, the number of prescription opioid medications dispensed far exceeds …