Pain Focus - Paul Christo MD

StimRouter and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation, Part I

Electrical stimulation of single nerves that cause pain, called peripheral nerve stimulation offers a way to control pain without accessing the spinal cord. A new device called StimRouter is minimally invasive, and designed for patients with certain kinds of...

Summit on Balanced Pain Management Underscores Need for Access, Coverage

“I didn’t like feeling like a victim. I liked feeling like a warrior.” So explained Ally Hilfiger – artist, author and daughter of fashion mogul Tommy Hilfiger – who told her story of overcoming Lyme disease at the annual National Summit on Balanced Pain...

Addiction And Sleep

Addiction and sleep share a problematic bidirectional relationship, where each influences the other. Many people treat sleep problems with drugs and alcohol, which can lead to addiction. People who are already addicted to drugs and alcohol undergo changes in their...

Opioids: A U.S. Public Health Emergency

President Trump made it official last week: The opioid crisis confronting the United States qualifies as a public health emergency. For a country ravaged by opioid abuse and overdoses, consensus that the federal government must do more is growing. Consider these...

[FREE DOWNLOAD] Opioids: Get The Facts

Opioids are some of the oldest pain medications in use. In general, opioids mimic the activity of molecules called endorphins that we produce in our body. Endorphins bind to certain receptors in the brain, spinal cord, and even to nerves in other parts of the body,...

YOU The Owner’s Manual

Dr. Christo was a guest on YOU The Owner's Manual Radio Show with Dr. Michael Roizen, MD Tune in to hear his recommended solutions to common issues such as migraines, knee pain and pelvic pain... it's not just physical therapy! Find out how cutting-edge treatments...

28th Annual AIPM Meeting

Dr. Paul Christo Speaks at the 28TH Annual Meeting of the Academy of Integrative Pain Management Clinicians and healthcare professionals were able to: -Learn about the newest, evidence-based, integrative approaches to pain management -- for everything from headache...

Can Analgesic Creams Treat Chronic Pain?

An Irish opera singer who suffered from the same chronic pain condition as Lady Gaga claims she was “cured” of fibromyalgia by rubbing a topical cream on her body. “I was amazed that within a few hours of putting the cream on my knees and my neck, the pain started...

Relationships 2.0 with Dr. Michelle Skeen

Dr. Christo was a guest on Dr. Michelle Skeen's Radio Show Relationships 2.0 He was able to discuss how chronic pain can affect our relationships. On Dr. Skeen's radio show, she interviews guests who present their unique perspectives and expertise on topics that...

Lady Gaga: Raising Awareness about Fibromyalgia

Earlier this month, musician Lady Gaga announced on social media that she has been diagnosed with fibromyalgia. This poorly understood chronic pain syndrome is highlighted by a well known artist. On Monday it was announced that Lady Gaga has cancelled her European...

Let’s Get Healthy Radio Interview

Let's Get Healthy With Bill Swail Co-hosted by Dr. Amy and Dr. Elena Villanueva, DC. Guest includes Dr. Paul Christo, author of new book, Aches Gains. Dr. Christo discusses his radio show, newly published book and chronic pain management on Talk1370AM. Listen to...

Elephants in Pain, Part II

Cancer, arthritis, and other painful diseases occur in animals just like humans. Elephants in captivity can develop painful toe infections, and crippling arthritis of the wrists and ankles. Living conditions in zoos and circuses lead to pain and suffering often...