Chronic pain is, and always has been, a complex condition. But while it can often be difficult to diagnose at the individual level, we have a pretty good overall idea as to what causes chronic pain. Usually, chronic pain is the result of an injury or chronic illness. But why do some people develop chronic pain conditions, or experience chronic pain after an injury, while others don’t? Environmental factors, such as poor nutrition, obesity, exposure to smoke and other chemicals, etc., certainly can play a significant role. But what about heredity? Could chronic pain be hiding in our genes? Let ..read more

If you have persistent back or neck pain, riding in a car for any period of time can be difficult. Riding in a car for an hour or more can be especially challenging. If you have a road trip or long car ride coming up, consider some of the following tips to reduce pain and discomfort. Make frequent stops Stopping often to walk around and stretch can help with pain from sitting. Before even leaving the house, consider planning stops in advance. Setting specific stop goals, as opposed to just winging it, will help ensure you actually do pull off and take a break. Schedule breaks that fit best ..read more

Does anxiety cause pain, or is the pain causing anxiety? It’s actually both. Pain can be a common symptom and sometimes a good indicator of an anxiety disorder, particularly generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. The link between anxiety and chronic pain Chronic pain can take a terrible toll on mental health. On the flip side, poor mental health can also exacerbate chronic pain. Excessive and persistent anxiety is considered a strong root cause for back pain, neck pain, and virtually any other kind of chronic pain, as well as an array of oth ..read more

We are tremendously proud to introduce the newest member of the Twin Cities Pain Clinic physician team, Dr. Greg Crewdson! Dr. Crewdson is a very accomplished doctor with significant experience in the fields of pain medicine and anesthesiology. He will be employing his expertise by performing procedures at our outpatient surgery centers and seeing patients at our clinic in Maplewood. We are thrilled to have him joining our team! A Bit About Dr. Crewdson Born just north of Minnesota in Thunder Bay, Canada, Dr. Greg Crewdson came to the United States after marrying his high school sweetheart. H ..read more

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Dr. Andrew Will and Dr. Anne Kokayeff of Twin Cities Pain Clinic each implanted the new SynchroMed™ III intrathecal pump from Medtronic. This achievement marks the first SynchroMed™ III pumps to be implanted by the Twin Cities Pain Clinic surgical team, and a total of three patients received the devices. The SynchroMed™ III The SynchroMed™ III is the latest model in Medtronic’s SynchroMed™ line of intrathecal drug delivery systems. According to Medtronic, “SynchroMed III is an upgraded system compared to the SynchroMed™ II system, featuring a new “refill only ..read more

Winter can be a particularly challenging season for individuals dealing with chronic pain. For starters, the cold weather and atmospheric pressure changes can increase the severity of pain. Additionally, the lack of sunlight can take a toll on your emotional health, which in turn can also exacerbate pain levels. The physical limitations of chronic pain can also make it more challenging to enjoy the pleasant parts of winter, like the gorgeous scenery and fun winter activities. But winter does not have to be something to dread for those suffering from chronic pain. By having the right mindset a ..read more

Dr. Andrew Pisansky of Twin Cities Pain Clinic goes in-depth on the causes of and treatments for diabetic peripheral neuropathy. VIDEO TRANSCRIPT Introduction Diabetes is a very common health condition, impacting more than 34 million Americans each year. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy, abbreviated as DPN or PDN, is the most common complication arising from diabetes, with approximately 50% of diabetic patients experiencing neuropathy in some form. DPN is a complex condition that can present in many ways and can significantly reduce a person’s quality of life. Fortunately, the treatment options ..read more

After officially opening our doors to patients on Thursday, August 17, we were thrilled to host the ribbon cutting at our pain clinic in Chaska, MN! This exciting and important event was performed on Thursday, October 12 in partnership with the Southwest Metro Chamber of Commerce. The Chaska clinic is our sixth pain management clinic overall and allows us to offer residents of the southwest metro convenient access to expert pain care. We have felt so welcomed by this wonderful community and look forward to growing our business here ..read more

On Tuesday, October 10, Twin Cities Pain Clinic officially cut the ribbon to celebrate the opening of our clinic in Maplewood, MN! We began seeing patients at our new clinic location on Tuesday, July 11. Our new clinic allows us to provide residents of the northeast metro area with expert pain management care. We were proud to partner with the city of Maplewood and the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce to host this momentous event. It is a thrill to open our fifth clinic and we look forward to serving this wonderful community ..read more

Dr. Andrew Will, founder and Medical Director of Twin Cities Pain Clinic, was recently featured in a special pain management article in the September edition of Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. Dr. Will, along with other local pain management specialists, shares tips on preventing and treating back pain. Read the whole article here: https://tcpain.co/3ZX163k ..read more