Columbia Pain and Spine Institute

09/07/2026

HAPPY LABOR DAY!
Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184

09/07/2026

New guidelines for medications that prevent migraines show that the strongest evidence supports the use of three CGRP inhibitors: Emgality, Ajovy and Aimovig. There is also strong evidence for using Botox injections to prevent chronic migraine. -->

By Pat Anson New guidelines for medications that prevent migraines show that the strongest evidence supports the use of three CGRP inhibitors: Emgality, Ajovy and Aimovig. There is also strong evidence for using Botox injections to prevent chronic migraine. The updated guideline was developed by t

09/06/2026

Lumbar supports – also known as back braces – are widely used around the world for low back pain. They’re designed to stabilize the lower back and apply gentle compression to the abdomen, relieving sore muscles and aching backs.

There’s also little evidence that they work, according to a new Cochrane review by Italian researchers, who looked at the findings of eight randomized controlled trials involving over 500 adults with chronic low back pain. Five studies were conducted in low- and middle-income countries, and three in high-income countries. -->

By Pat Anson Lumbar supports – also known as back braces – are widely used around the world for low back pain. They’re designed to stabilize the lower back and apply gentle compression to the abdomen, giving relief to sore muscles and aching backs. There’s also little evidence that they work...

09/04/2026

As an adult, with my own medical ailments, the picture has become much clearer. My great-grandmother and grandpa probably were very mean – but it’s only because they were both in a lot of pain. -->

By Crystal Lindell As a child, I grew up hearing stories about just how viciously mean my late great-grandmother was. Her son, my late grandpa, was also described as “mean.” Nobody wanted to be around them. Everybody wanted to be different from them.  The moral of the tale – as I was so

09/04/2026

Angry and loud heavy metal music may not be good for your hearing, but it might actually be good for increasing pain tolerance. That’s according to a new study published in Nature by German researchers. -->

By Crystal Lindell Angry and loud heavy metal music may not be good for your hearing, but it might actually be good for increasing pain tolerance. That’s according to a new study published in Nature by German researchers.   The researchers asked attendees at the German Wa

08/31/2026

How do I do it?

On my days off, I sleep for 15 hours, waking up only to eat and pet my cats.

I can’t get out of bed without Norco, morphine, Advil, 7-OH, and Tums.

And I have a super supportive partner who does all the house work, all the grocery shopping, and changes all the litter boxes.

That’s the short answer for how I manage to work a full-time job outside of the home while living with debilitating chronic pain. It takes a lot of drugs, a lot of sleep, a lot of support, and a lot of luck. -->

By Crystal Lindell How do I do it? On my days off, I sleep for 15 hours, waking up only to eat and pet my cats. I can’t get out of bed without Norco, morphine, Advil, 7-OH , and Tums. And I have a super supportive partner who does all the house work, all the grocery shopping, and changes all

08/29/2026

Researchers at Harvard and Columbia University analyzed more than 3.5 million patient messages sent by more than half a million patients through patient portals like MyChart. They wanted to see how a patient’s race, education, and other demographics might influence how doctors respond to their messages. -->

By Crystal Lindell What you write in texts and messages to your doctor can impact the quality of care that you receive, according to a new study published in JAMA .  Researchers at Harvard and Columbia University analyzed over 3.5 million patient messages sent by over half a million pa

08/29/2026

Fentanyl has long played an essential role as a potent analgesic that can treat the most severe types of pain. But illicit versions of the synthetic opioid have been a scourge on the U.S. black market for over a decade, making it one of the leading causes of fatal overdoses. -->

By Pat Anson Fentanyl has long played an essential role as a potent analgesic that can treat the most severe types of pain. But illicit versions of the synthetic opioid have been a scourge on the U.S. black market for over a decade, making it one of the leading causes of fatal overdoses. The large

08/28/2026

Chronic pain can be a constant battle. With the proper care, you can get on the right side of the battle and start living a pain-free life. Contact us today to find out how!

Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184

08/24/2026

We have made it our mission to be your pain management advocate. That means we will do everything we can to first undertake a thorough consultation, not only to discuss symptoms but to actually look for the causality of the pain. We will then inform you of the various options available to you. Finally, we will help you if you want to proceed, in attaining the highest level of quality of life possible again. That is the Columbia Pain and Spine Institute way.

Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184