Our Blog
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Managing pain flares
Pain flares can occur in patients with neuroplastic pain for many reasons, often when multiple small stressors add up. Neuroplastic pain flares are not usually a sign of tissue damage. They represent a sensitive nervous system reacting to load. Common Triggers: Physical & Mechanical Triggers (Flares may occur 24–72 hours after the activity) Nervous System…
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What is neuroplastic pain?
Neural sensitization or neuroplastic pain (sometimes called central sensitization), is a condition where the nervous system becomes overly reactive and continues to produce pain even after the original tissue injury or illness may have healed. Neural sensitization is still thought to be the primary cause of chronic pain in cases where there are persistent anatomical…
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Diagnostic Medial Branch Block
What is a Medial Branch Block? A medial branch block (MBB) is a diagnostic procedure used to determine whether your back or neck pain is coming from the facet joints in your spine. These joints are supplied by small nerves called medial branch nerves. By temporarily numbing these nerves, your healthcare provider can assess whether…
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Pain Reprocessing Therapy
We are excited to offer a pain reprocessing course via our integrated physiotherapy program. Pain reprocessing therapy helps patients retrain their brains so that chronic pain is no longer affecting them. It is currently the only treatment available that can cure pain, and is especially useful for nociplastic pain.
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New Physician
We are happy to announce that Dr. Sam Brophy has joined the clinic. He is dual certified in Emergency Medicine and Pain Medicine and can perform all advanced axial procedures
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New Physician
We are happy to announce that Dr. Jeremy Murray-Guenther has joined the clinic. He is dual certified in Internal Medicine and Pain Medicine and can perform all advanced axial procedures
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Dr. Jeremy Murray-Guenther
Dr. Murray-Guenther is dual-certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Internal Medicine and Pain Medicine. He started his career with Island Health where he helped establish the first Liver Care Clinic in Canada. He then completed additional training in Pain Medicine at UBC in 2024. He started working at the…
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Andrea
Andrea is our X-ray Technologist, with national certification and registration from the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists dating back to 2006. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her work, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality care possible. Andrea has been working alongside the physicians at the clinic since 2014. She…
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Crystal
Crystal is a highly skilled office manager, with extensive experience in office management and administration within the medical and dental realms. Her wide range of business skills and training has proven invaluable in her role at the clinic, where she has been a key member of the team since 2011. Crystal is committed to ensuring…
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Hang
Hang is one of our two front desk MOAs. She has a natural talent for organization and a warm and friendly disposition. Hang is typically the first point of contact for patients who she welcomes with a smile and puts them at ease with her friendly demeanor. With her exceptional organizational skills, Hang manages the…