by Peggy Baker | Mar 27, 2019 | News
Lawrence Robbins, M.D. NOTE: This is a shortened version of an article published in the March issue of Practical Pain Management (available online). Migraine is a relatively common illness, affecting 12% of the population. Chronic migraine (CM) is a frequently...
by Peggy Baker | Feb 4, 2019 | News
Behavioral Medicine Institute (BMI) is a 20+ member, multi-specialty group practice based in Knoxville with a long-established referral base and innovative practice models including embedded clinicians in local medical practices. We are currently seeking a skilled...
by Peggy Baker | Feb 4, 2019 | News
Dave Gavel, PhD A few nights ago, I was talking with my wife about something fairly benign – probably weekend plans or paying the light bill – when she suddenly got a look on her face that I know very well. It was that solemn, glaze-eyed look that says, “I’m so over...
by Peggy Baker | Feb 4, 2019 | News
Ann Quinlan-Colwell, PhD, APN As we enter this last year of the second decade of the 21st century, clinicians working with patients who experience pain confront the challenge of providing safe and effective pain management while facing numerous barriers to doing so....
by Peggy Baker | Oct 23, 2018 | Clinical, News
James L. McAbee, Ph.D. Individuals living with chronic pain often present with myriad complaints and a decrease in quality of life driven, in many cases, by a lack of adaptive coping skills. Frequently, patients apply conventional wisdom, opting to reduce their...
by Peggy Baker | Oct 23, 2018 | Clinical, News
by David Gavel, PhD Consider this situation: A 51-year-old pipe-welder and father of 3 was in your office this morning to hear the results of an MRI related to complaints of progressively worsening back pain. He sits down and anxiously awaits your feedback as he...
