Pain, neurology and wellness articles
Twelve plain-language articles from AffordaHealth in Davie and Boynton Beach, each answering one question patients ask us most. They are general information and do not replace a consultation.
Hurt in a car accident in Florida? The 14-day rule and what to do first
Why PIP benefits depend on being seen within two weeks, the injuries that show up late, and what to do first.
September 2026 · 5 min readIs my back pain sciatica? How to tell if a nerve is pinched
Pain below the knee, tingling and weakness point to a nerve. The signs, the urgent ones, and how it is treated.
September 2026 · 5 min readDoes Medicare cover pain management? What insurance pays for at a pain clinic
What Medicare and in-network plans cover, what needs prior authorization, and which services are cash only.
September 2026 · 5 min readWhat is a nerve block, and what does it feel like?
An exam-room injection that tests and treats a single nerve. Before, during and after, explained.
September 2026 · 5 min readDo knee gel injections work? Who qualifies, and what Medicare requires
What hyaluronic acid does for an arthritic knee, who is a candidate, and the X-ray and conservative care rules.
September 2026 · 5 min readSemaglutide vs tirzepatide: what is the difference, and which one is right for you?
One hormone receptor versus two, the dosing schedules, the trial results and how coverage decides.
September 2026 · 5 min readAcute pain vs chronic pain: what is the difference, and why does it change the treatment?
Pain that follows an injury and pain that outlasts one are different problems, and they need different plans.
September 2026 · 6 min readBotox for chronic migraine: how it works, who qualifies, and what to expect
What Botox does to migraine nerves, the 15 headache day rule, and what the every-12-weeks routine looks like.
September 2026 · 6 min readDoes losing weight help knee, hip and back pain? What the evidence says
Why every pound matters to your knees, hips and spine, and how a physician-supervised program fits into pain care.
September 2026 · 6 min readWhat is office-based detox? What to expect, visit by visit
A physician-led, outpatient path off alcohol or opioids, explained visit by visit.
September 2026 · 6 min readSeven lower back stretches that ease pain, and when to stop
Gentle stretches you can do at home, plus the signs that mean you should stop and see a doctor instead.
September 2026 · 6 min readDo B12 injections give you energy? When they help, when they do nothing, and what IV infusions can do
An honest look at when a B12 shot helps, when it does nothing, and what IV vitamin drips can and cannot do.
September 2026 · 6 min read