Kevin Thorn, PA-C
Kevin Thorn has practiced for the past 15 years, in a multiple specialties, such as family medicine, internal medicine, endocrinology, urgent care, and pain management.
Kevin Thorn has practiced for the past 15 years, in a multiple specialties, such as family medicine, internal medicine, endocrinology, urgent care, and pain management.
Did you know that several U.S. presidents suffered from chronic pain conditions? In light of Presidents’ Day, we’re talking about some of the biggest examples from history. Franklin D. Roosevelt Most of us are already familiar, of course, with Franklin D. Roosevelt’s paralysis while he was in office. The 32nd president was wheelchair bound likely as…
A study published in 2003 estimated that the cost of pain, including lower back pain, for U.S. businesses was around $61 billion. This figure establishes the loss of productivity due to workers in the U.S. being unable to perform their jobs because of painful conditions. According to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke,…
Back pain can be different for everyone who has to deal with it in their lives. There are so many probable causes and possible symptoms that it is impossible to create a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. Beyond some of the obvious symptoms, including muscle and joint pain, there are some more specific symptoms with back pain you…
In the past fifty years, we have become a nation of sitters. Our jobs have become less active and our personal lives tend to revolve around screens, both computer and television. While this is not bad in all ways, in terms of spine health, there are many negative effects of sitting. Why is sitting so…
Opioids are a class of medication derived from the opium plant. Their primary function in medicine today is for pain relief and to sedate patients. These medications have a history that spans thousands of years. Often, opioids have a negative reputation because their propensity to be addictive; however, used responsibly they can be effective for…
Last week we talked the biggest benefits of exercise, from reduced risk of early death to combatting pain. Since we know that exercise is crucial for pain patients, we’re tackling this topic again this week. If your doctor has already approved you for exercise, it can be one of the most beneficial additions to your overall…
When you’re living with the effects of chronic pain it can be difficult if not impossible to see how physical activity can keep you healthy. Pain affects your ability to move naturally. It can also cause depression and anxiety that stops you in your tracks when you do decide to try something new. However, the…
New Year’s Eve marks a night of, oftentimes, overindulgence, excess, and general celebration. For 45% of people in the U.S., however, the next day turns towards more positive, healthy goals and resolutions for the coming year. How did that transition happen and when did the practice of New Year’s resolutions start? Why do we make…