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Dr. Christian Whitney, DO

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Dr. Whitney is a board certified pain management consultant practicing in Greenwich, Connecticut. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Yale University School of Medicine and fellowship in Pain Medicine at Dartmouth Medical School. Dr. Whitney has authored several chapters and articles in the field of anesthesiology and pain management. In addition, he has appeared on local and nationally syndicated radio and television shows including “The Dr. Oz Show”. He performs over one thousand interventional pain procedures annually at the Sackler Center for Pain Management at Greenwich Hospital. 



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    Sharecare News posted a story about Pain Medicine:
    Using Marijuana to Treat Pain? A Pill May Outlast a Puff

    MONDAY, April 22 (HealthDay News) -- A pill may work as well as a puff when it comes to using marijuana to treat pain, according to a small but carefully controlled new study. Pain relief from pills may last longer, however, and may not leave people feeling as high as they do after they smoke the...Full Article

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    Stem Cells to Relieve Low Back Pain?

    FRIDAY, April 12 (HealthDay News) -- Medical researchers are trying a new treatment for low back pain. Their hope is that harvesting and then re-injecting the body's own bone marrow -- which is rich in stem cells -- may repair worn-out discs in the spine.

    In a small new study, the approac...Full Article

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    Steroid Shots for Sciatica: Benefits Only Brief, Analysis Finds

    MONDAY, Nov. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Spinal steroid injections -- the type involved in the current fungal meningitis outbreak in the United States -- provide only short-term relief for sciatica-related leg and back pain, according to a new analysis.

    Sciatica, a common type of low back pain...Full Article

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    Botox Shows Promise Against Persistent Neck, Shoulder Pain

    SATURDAY, Oct. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Botox injections, long used to smooth away wrinkles, might also soothe chronic neck and shoulder muscle pain, new research suggests.

    This type of persistent pain "is a common disorder that potentially may cause functional impairment in our patients," ...Full Article

  • Christian Whitney, DO
    Christian Whitney, DO answered:
    What should I do if back pain is disturbing my sleep?

    If back pain is disturbing your sleep, a focused history and physical examination by your doctor including possible tests such as x-ray and MRI is necessary to evaluate the cause of the pain. Often times this can be treated with taking pain medication an hour before bed time. Depending upon the severity

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    What procedures help treat neck pain?

    When conservative treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and alternative treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy fail, one may consider interventional pain procedures to treat neck pain. 

    After a complete history and physical is performed by a trained interventional pain phy

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  • Christian Whitney, DO
    Christian Whitney, DO answered:
    What procedures help treat neck pain?

    When conservative treatments such as medications, physical therapy, and alternative treatments such as acupuncture and massage therapy fail, one may consider interventional pain procedures to treat neck pain. 

    After a complete history and physical is performed by a trained interventional pain phy

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    Christian Whitney, DO answered:
    What is complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)?

    Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that presents as continuous, intense pain out of proportion to the severity of the injury, which gets worse rather than better over time. CRPS most often affects one of the arms, legs, hands, or feet. Often the pain spreads to include

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    Are there any side effects from radiofrequency ablation?

    The most common side effect from radiofrequency ablation occurs immediately after having the treatment, says pain management specialist Dr. Christian Whitney. To learn what it is and how doctors deal with it, watch this video.


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    How do I know whether to use ice or heat for pain?

    Many people get confused about whether to use ice or heat after an injury, says pain management specialist Dr. Christian Whitney. To find out when to reach for the ice pack and when to switch on the heating pad, watch this video.


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    How is a radiofrequency ablation done?

    Radiofrequency ablation can be done in a hospital or in an outpatient setting, and most patients can return to work the following day, says pain management specialist Dr. Christian Whitney. To learn more about this safe and effective pain treatment, watch this video.


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    Christian Whitney, DO answered:
    What is radiofrequency ablation?

    Radiofrequency ablation can be used to treat a wide variety of pain disorders, explains pain management specialist Dr. Christian Whitney. Watch this video to find out what it is and what kinds of pain it can be used for.


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    Christian Whitney, DO answered:
    What can cause neck pain and headaches?

    Neck pain is commonly associated with headaches. In fact, "cervicogenic headaches" are the most commonly overlooked type of headache. They are commonly misdiagnosed as other types of headaches. They are caused by disorders of the cervical spine (neck). The cervical spine contains many structures

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    How can epidural injections relieve chronic pain?

    Epidural steroid injections are indicated for the treatment of neck and lower back pain with radicular symptoms (sciatica). Conditions that are treated with epidural steroid injections include degenerative disc disease, herniated disks, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. They are used when more conservative

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    Christian Whitney, DO answered:
    What causes low back pain?

    Low back pain is one of the most common reasons why people seek medical care. It is estimated that 80% of the population will experience low back pain at some point in their life. Fortunately, most cases will resolve with conservative treatment within 6-8 weeks.

    The cause of low back pain is mult

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