Chronic pain affects an estimated 51.6 million adults in the United States, according to the National Center for Health Statistics (2023). Chronic pain—defined as pain lasting longer than three months—can have serious implications for physical functioning, mental health, and quality of life.

At Northwest Florida Physicians Group, LLC, we recognize the need for integrative and non-opioid approaches to pain relief. Our clinic provides alternative pain management options that are evidence-informed and patient-centered, including medical marijuana certification, manual therapies, regenerative medicine, and lifestyle-based interventions.

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Chronic Headaches

Headaches are among the most common neurological disorders. According to the Global Burden of Disease Study (2021), migraine is the second leading cause of disability worldwide.

Chronic headaches (≥15 days per month for more than 3 months) can stem from a variety of causes:

  • Sleep deprivation
  • Dietary triggers
  • Stress and tension
  • Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
  • Medication overuse
  • Inflammatory conditioNS

Alternative treatments—including medical cannabis, manual therapy, biofeedback, and nutritional optimization—have been shown in peer-reviewed studies to help reduce headache frequency and intensity without the side effects of chronic medication use (Peres et al., 2022; Baron, 2015).

Chronic Neck Pain

Neck pain is a leading cause of disability, particularly in people who have suffered whiplash, degenerative disc disease, or posture-related strain. It often presents with:

  • Stiffness and reduced mobility
  • Radiating pain to the arms or shoulders
  • Tingling or numbness in fingers
  • Muscle spasms and tenderness

A recent systematic review in The Lancet Rheumatology (2023) supports a multimodal approach to neck pain, including low-level laser therapy, myofascial release, spinal manipulation, and non-opioid pharmacologic options.

At our clinic, we offer conservative, non-invasive interventions tailored to your specific diagnosis. Medical marijuana, in particular, has demonstrated potential for reducing inflammation and pain perception in chronic musculoskeletal conditions (National Academies of Sciences, 2017).

Chronic Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can be debilitating and is often due to soft tissue or nerve-related injuries. Common diagnoses include:

  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Bursitis or tendonitis
  • Pinched nerves (cervical radiculopathy)

A combination of therapeutic exercise, regenerative injections (e.g., platelet-rich plasma, stem cells), and cannabinoid-based therapy has shown promising results in recent trials (Rajagopal et al., 2020; Abrams, 2022).

Chronic Shoulder Pain

Shoulder pain can be debilitating and is often due to soft tissue or nerve-related injuries. Common diagnoses include:

  • Rotator cuff tear
  • Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Bursitis or tendonitis
  • Pinched nerves (cervical radiculopathy)

A combination of therapeutic exercise, regenerative injections (e.g., platelet-rich plasma, stem cells), and cannabinoid-based therapy has shown promising results in recent trials (Rajagopal et al., 2020; Abrams, 2022).