Monthly Archives: June 2015

Understanding the Risk Factors of Nerve Pain After Shingles

An estimated 1 million people are affected by shingles, a viral infection of the nerve’s roots, each year in our nation. While many recover from this condition’s effects, about 50% over 60 years of age will continue to suffer. The pain can last anywhere from a few weeks to the rest of your life. Fast […]

More Than Just Abs: 3 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core

A well-defined six-pack can be great during beach season, but having a strong core can offer more than just good looks. Your core is your body’s control center. It facilitates movement while housing your inner organs and central nervous system. Keeping it strong will bring you better health while preventing debilitating pains and aches. At […]

Strengthening Your Neck to Prevent Aches and Pains

If you remember the last time you had a stiff or aching neck, you’ll probably recall how nagging and uncomfortable it was. Neck pain can happen due to many reasons such as poor posture, soft tissue irregularities, injuries, or in more serious cases, the effects of tumors or other diseases. While it may be very […]

6 Simple Tips to Avoid Your Back Pain – Part 2

In part one of our back pain prevention series, we brought you some simple tips that could potentially save you from suffering chronic backaches. Everyday movements and tasks can often lead to debilitating pain that can put a big strain on your life. Now, Total Pain Care has even more guidelines to follow to help […]

6 Simple Tips to Avoid Back Pain – Part 1

Car accidents, serious falls and other aggressive impacts can sometimes be the reason behind chronic back pain. However, back pain generally occurs due to simple everyday activities such as twisting to reach something on your backseat, bending over to pick up your pet or even sitting at your office desk for hours on end. While […]

Symptoms of the Most Common Swimming Injuries

Swimming can be the perfect way to stay fit, cool off and have loads of fun on a hot summer month. However, frequent swimmers can often be subject to overuse injuries that can affect the shoulders, lower back, knees and neck. Don’t let an injury to your body put a pause on your active life. […]

  1. Ronald Amaya, PA-C is a Physician Assistant. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College and received his physician assistant degree in NYC. He has 18 years of experience in cardiothoracic surgery and over 8 years in pain management. Dr. Amaya is NCCPA board-certified in medicine and surgery.

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  2. Paulette Scott, MD is a pain management specialist. Dr. Scott is also the pain management representative at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Boston. She fulfilled her physical medicine and rehabilitation residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and completed her fellowship in pain management at Harvard Square Clinic. Dr. Scott is board-certified in physical medicine, rehabilitation, and pain management.

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  3. Andrew D. Bunn, MD is a pain management specialist. Dr. Bunn also serves as the co-director of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, as well as the Program Director for Lahey Hospital & Medical Center and Newborn Services | MassGeneral Hospital for Children. After earning his medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine, he completed his anesthesia residency at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania where he also completed his fellowship in pain management. He is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management.

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  4. David D. Ford, MD is the Director of Pain Management. Dr. Ford earned a medical degree and completed his residencies in both surgery and anesthesiology. He joined the staff of Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates Watertown in 1990. He is board-certified in both anesthesiology and pain management. Dr. Ford specializes in painful disorders of the spine and sports-related injuries. He has initiated the use of advanced interventional techniques for the successful treatment of these and other conditions.

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