Most people are familiar with athletes using platelet-rich plasma for injuries. Some of you may also know that it is used for osteoarthritis. Did you know that the uses extend far beyond those two indications? Join us for an in-depth interview with Dr. Leonardo, where we discuss newer uses of PRP ranging from erectile dysfunction to hair loss. Watch the Video Interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6F-l4ro4Ac Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychro...

Dr. Andrea Furlan is the closest thing we have to an influencer in the field of chronic pain management. She is a content creator who has a very popular YouTube channel and an author who has written several books for patients with chronic pain. She is also an educator who has developed programs for healthcare providers. Join us as we continue our discussion about what she learned about chronic pain after practicing in the field for almost 20 years. Watch the video version of this episod...

Medical marijuana is often used for chronic pain, but how effective is it? Also, what about the risks: does natural mean safe? Find out. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain managemen...

You tried injections, physiotherapy and even surgery for your sciatica, but the pain is still there. What else can you try? Find out. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Learn more about pain manage...

Dr. Andrea Furlan is the closest thing we have to an influencer in the field of chronic pain management. She is a content creator who has a very popular YouTube channel and an author who has written several books for patients with chronic pain. She is also an educator who has developed programs for healthcare providers. Join Dr Karmy for an interview with Dr. Furlan, where she discusses what she learned about chronic pain after practicing in the field for almost 20 years. Dr Furlan's We...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Artificial Intelligence (AI) is all over the news with headlines promising that AI will replace all human workers or possibly even take over the world. Hype aside, how will AI impact pain research? Join me for a fascinating interview with Dr. Di Ieva, a neurosurgeon and computer scientist who is using AI to study chronic pain. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! What is it like trying to discover new medication for chronic pain? Join Dr. Karmy for an interview with Dr. Chris Bladen, CEO of Zymedyne, a Calgary biotech start-up, to learn what it takes to bring a new medication for chronic pain to patients. Learn more about Zymedyne Theapeutics here: https://zymedyne.ca/ If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us at karmychronicpain@gmail.com Follow our social medi...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Join Dr. Karmy for an interview with Dr. Warren Goldstein, a neurologist with extensive experience in headache management. In this episode, we will have an in-depth discussion about a new class of migraine medications that block CGRP neuropeptides. Are the risks worth the benefits? What about insurance coverage? Should you try this new class of medications? Find out. If you have any questions for Dr. Karmy, feel free to email us ...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Traditionally, the Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) procedure for chronic back pain requires approximately six injections with 2-4 inch needles followed by the insertion of heated probes to burn the nerves that supply joints of the spine called facet joints. What if you could do all that without the need for injections or heated probes? An innovative Medtech company, Fusmobile took on that challenge and produced a device called Neurolyzer XR.&...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, join Dr. Karmy as he discusses lesser-known side effects of cortisone injections. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, Dr. Karmy will review everything known so far about the newest and first-in-class non-addictive pain medication, Journavx. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://karmyclinic.com/

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! This episode describes Dr. Karmy's approach to patients with fibromyalgia. He delves into what are the treatments he finds the most helpful and the pros and cons of each approach. Follow our social media: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpain?igsh=cHZycXdzeGhqN2Zn Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550237320641&mibextid=dGKdO6 Learn more about pain management treatments offered at our clinic: https://ka...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Most of us have experience with earaches, either in our children or sometimes through personal experience. Although the pain is severe, it does resolve in a few days. What if the pain never went away? Join Dr Karmy for an interview with a clinic patient who has a very unusual chronic pain condition. In this interview, we discuss how our patient found a path forward both emotionally and medically and what lessons can be learned from her e...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In the second part of the interview with Dr.Howard Jacobs, one of the fathers of pain management in Ontario, we discuss how the medical discipline of Chronic Pain developed in the last 20 years and the challenges facing it in the future.Listen to Episode 10-Part 1 of this interview to discover how Dr. Howard Jacobs revolutionized chronic pain management in Ontario: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2329542/episodes/15984433Follow our social media:In...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Join Dr. Karmy for an in-depth interview with Dr. Jennifer Woodell-May who was instrumental in the development of the newest treatment for osteoarthritis.In this episode, Dr. Woodell-May answers the following questions: 1. How are new autologous and regenerative treatments created? 2. What are some of the obstacles to creating new autologous, cell-based therapies? 3. What does the future hold for this field as seen from the per...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Join Dr. Karmy for an interview with Acorn Biolabs CEO, Dr. Taylor, where they discuss the unique approach his company is taking to stem cell treatments. The wide ranging discussion will also cover his vision for the future of his company and how it fits into the broader field of regenerative medicine.Acorn Biolabs: Acorn Biolabs - Personalized Regenerative MedicineFollow our social media:Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/karmychronicpa...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! There was a time in Ontario when chronic pain patients who didn’t respond to physiotherapy or surgery were often given only basic advice to exercise or referred to a psychologist or psychiatrist to ensure they weren’t suffering from depression. But then, Dr. Peter Rothbart changed everything by founding the first community-based chronic pain clinic in the province.In this episode, I interview Dr. Howard Jacobs, who, alongside Dr. Rothbart, pl...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, Dr. Karmy dives into the facts and misconceptions surrounding cortisone injections. Often misunderstood, these powerful anti-inflammatory treatments can offer significant relief for joint pain, tendon issues, and nerve inflammation. Join Dr Karmy as he explores when cortisone is most effective, its potential risks, and why it may not be the silver bullet for chronic pain that many expect.Follow our social media:Instagram http...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! Botox is best known as a cosmetic treatment, however in addition to cosmetic uses it has a wide range of medical applications.In this episode, Dr Karmy explores the role of Botox therapeutic injections in managing chronic migraines—a condition that impacts millions worldwide and is often resistant to traditional medications. Join Dr. Karmy as he breaks down the science behind Botox for migraine relief, discusses its pros and cons, and explain...

Send us a text with your thoughts on this episode! In this episode, Dr Karmy explores the world of radiofrequency ablation—a novel, OHIP-covered treatment for chronic back pain. He goes over the differences between radiofrequency ablation, pulsed radiofrequency, and cooled radiofrequency ablation, uncovering how each technique works and when they should be considered viable treatment options. Join Dr Karmy as he breaks down these advanced procedures and helps you determine if they could ...