Haven Spine+Pain Blog

The more you know about your own body and health, the more you can help prevent or minimize pain through lifestyle changes. The following blog topics offer valuable info and strategies that you can employ between clinic visits.

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Yoga and Chronic Pain, Part II

Yoga and Chronic Pain, Part II

In our last blog we discussed the benefits of yoga to someone suffering from chronic pain.  There are many types of yoga that can be done by people of all fitness levels. Anytime you try a new exercise program, it’s a good idea to consult your physician, this is...

Yoga and Chronic Pain, Part I

Yoga and Chronic Pain, Part I

Yoga is a practice that connects the mind and body; consisting of three core elements; physical posture, breathing exercises and meditation.  Yoga can be helpful to those with chronic pain, by improving flexibility, reducing inflammation, and improving our...

Can You Eat to Reduce Your Chronic Pain?

Can You Eat to Reduce Your Chronic Pain?

For those with chronic pain, nutrition plays a much larger role than you may think.  Maintaining a healthy weight helps reduce the stress on your back and joints.  However, apart from weight management, a healthy diet can be another method for managing a painful...

Chronic Pain & Social Isolation

Chronic Pain & Social Isolation

Chronic pain can be an invisible illness.  Although patients experiencing chronic pain may not show outward signs of being ill, there is a consistent struggle to perform many of the normal daily activities that most of us take for granted.  In addition to...

Benefits of Sleep

Benefits of Sleep

For so many people who suffer from chronic pain, a good night’s sleep is a challenge.   Often, pain is easier to manage during the day because we have many distractions.  At night, with distractions removed, the pain experience can be more intense.  So,...

Our Philosophy of Care

At Haven Spine+Pain, we believe in treating the physical, mental and emotional effects of pain, while targeting the root cause. To help West Michigan patients regain their active lifestyles and return to the things they love, we have developed a structured approach to pain management that includes: 

  • A mutually agreed-upon plan of care that is developed in the initial consultation and modified as care progresses.
  • Active participation by patients and family members or significant others, including following treatment plans, understanding limitations of treatment, and offering feedback on what is hindering or enhancing their recovery.
  • Interventions designed to reduce or eliminate the use of opioids or other medications.
  • Adjunct therapies to consider, such as behavioral health, physical therapy, massage therapy, acupuncture, yoga, and others.
  • An ultimate goal of returning the patient to a functional lifestyle and discharging them as a patient.

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