Ramos Center

for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine

THE FOOD BANKOF MANATEE

Food Drive October 22nd to November 2ndI

Hypnosis & Athletic Performance

High Need Items

Ramos Center

for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine

Volume 7

BRADENTON Riverwalk Professional Park 100 3rd Ave. West n Suite 110 Bradenton, FL 34205

SARASOTA Medical Office Building at Doctors Hospital 5741 Bee Ridge Rd. n Suite 550 Sarasota, FL 34233

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Tis the season for football! You have often heard sports commentators, when describing

a player’s lack of focus by saying, “He just didn’t have his head in the game,” or “they seemed to lose their concentration.” The underlying truth is that the mind/body connection is often at the root of a poor performance. The inability to transfer excellence in practice to excellence on

the playing field is often caused by negative thoughts. Hypnotherapy will help to identify and eliminate the obstacles that cause limitations so that an athlete can perform at their peak. When working with an athlete I like to develop a program that includes suggestions

catered to your individual needs. Our plan will help you to reprogram your mind, so that you can start to feel more comfortable and self-assured in all situations and aspects of your game. Hypnosis may do for the mind what physical activity does for the body of an athlete. The theory behind sports hypnosis is that relaxation is key to improved sporting performance. Athletes may perform better if they are able to relax mentally and focus on the task at hand.

We Have The Best Employees

In The Patch!

June Greg M.Medical Assistant

Our Employees of the Month

July AdelaMedical Assistant

AugustAndrea S.Triage Assistant

SeptemberMonica B.

Receptionist

New Ramos Center Venice Location Coming Soon!

n support of The Food Bank of Manatee, the Ramos Center will hold a Food Drive for individuals and families in need. A collection barrel will be placed in the waiting room of our Bradenton office. We will be accepting non-perishable items and canned goods that will be distributed through one of The Food Banks’ partnered social services agencies like Meals on Wheels Plus and local soup kitchens serving the indigent community.

Dr. Fabian A. Ramos, Founder of The Ramos Center for Interventional

and Functional Pain Medicine, was the recipient of the 2018 Champion of Prevention Healthcare award by Drug Free Manatee during the 16th Annual Red Ribbon Breakfast, held at Pier 22 Restaurant in Bradenton, FL. Dr. Ramos is recognized for his extraordinary impact in preventing and reducing substance abuse in our community, while promoting health and wellness across the lifespan.Red Ribbon is the oldest prevention campaign in the country. Today, it serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to make drug prevention a priority. Drug Free Manatee celebrates National Red Ribbon Campaign by hosting an annual breakfast honoring Champions of Prevention. Champions are nominated by community members and represent the following sectors: education, business, government, faith-based, civic, media, healthcare, SAMH Treatment, law enforcement, parents, youth serving youth.Dr. Ramos is recognized in the healthcare category for his willingness to share his knowledge and insight regarding HB 21, Florida’s new law on controlled substance prescribing with local area physicians, pharmacists and the community. Additionally,

• Baby Cereal, Formula

• Dry & Canned Beans

• Tuna & Other Canned Meats

• Peanut Butter

• Rice & Pasta

• Healthy Cereals

• Canned Soup & Stews

• Boxed Meals

• Canned Vegetables & Fruits

• 100% Fruit Juice

• Nutritious Kid’s Snacks

Katiuska M. Ramos Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist

and NLP Practitioner

To Schedule an appointment with Katiuska Ramos call:(941) 708-9555 Extension: 106

Mind and SuccessClinical Hypnotherapy

Mind and SuccessKatiuska Ramos Clinical Hypnotherapy

Physician’s Communique

as an interventional and functional pain physician, his focus on alternative strategies for his patients to address their chronic pain and his conservative view of pharmaceuticals is a factor in the reduction of opioid overdoses in Manatee County. Dr. Ramos’ expertise and leadership has helped many local physician practices to emulate his steadfast controlled substance agreement, to gain the same patient compliance as the Ramos Center for Interventional & Functional Pain Medicine. Dr. Ramos is committed to creating a safer and healthier environment for Manatee County residents. “Due to the education we have offered to the community, our practice has seen an 80% decrease in patients requesting opioids. Eight out of 10 new patients coming into our practice have never been written a prescription for opioids and are now requesting non-opioid interventions.”, states Dr. Ramos. MMH CEO, Kevin DiLallo shared that his ER is down 66% in prescribing opioids to patients and Sheriff Rick Wells confirmed that Manatee County overdoses are down by an astounding 84%. Through the efforts of all the 2018 Champions of Prevention nominees, Manatee County is now known as the “Epicenter of Recovery”.

“Dr. Ramos is recognized in the healthcare category for his willingness to share his

knowledge and insight regarding HB 21.”

“Alone, we can do so little. Together, we can do so much.”

very year, millions of Americans rely upon opioids to manage their chronic pain.Pain can be unrelenting, overwhelming, and all-consuming. So why do so many of us try to manage pain only from the palm of our hand? Doctor-prescribed opioids are appropriate in some cases, but they just mask the pain—and reliance on opioids has led to the worst drug crisis in American history.That’s why the Center for Disease Control (CDC) recommends safer alternatives like physical therapy to manage pain. Physical therapists treat pain through movement, hands-on care, and patient education—no warning labels required. By increasing physical activity you can also reduce your risk of other chronic diseases.

Advantages of mild® Procedure

After mild®

Before mild®

mild® tool is used to

remove excess ligament

After mild®

procedurespace is restored

f No general anesthesia

f No implants

f Small incision

f No stitches

f Outpatient procedure

f Performed in less than an hour

f Able to resume light activities within just days

mild® is a safe procedure that can help patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) stand longer and walk farther with less pain. It is a short, outpatient procedure, performed through a very small incision (about the size of a baby aspirin) that requires no general anesthesia, no implants, and no stitches.

After the mild® procedure, most patients are able to return home the same day and are generally able to resume light tasks and everyday activities within just a few days. Your doctor will provide complete instructions on what to do immediately following the procedure and schedule any necessary follow-up visits or suggested rehabilitation.

mild® Procedure For Lumbar Spinal Stenosis (LSS)

It turns out that some of these changes are just normal part of the aging process. If your MRI says something scary, don’t be afraid - call Pain & Balance Physical Therapy. We can get you moving again!

If you take people without back pain and put them through a CT scan or MRI you get some surprising results.

37% of 20 year olds80% of 50 year olds96% of 80 year oldsHave “disc degeneration”

30% of 20 year olds60% of 50 year olds84% of 80 year oldsHave “disc bulging”

Justin Kotlarczyk • Physical Therapist

Thomas Brown • Assistant Physical TherapistMental Healthand Managing

Your PainThe typical pain management team includes

medical doctors, nurses, psychologists or mental health specialists, physical therapists, medical assistants and hypnotherapists.From a mental health standpoint, the job is to promote changes in lifestyle and life perspective. We understand that this objective can be difficult to achieve. That is why we offer coaching and support while you work to release whatever is blocking your capacity to succeed.The main strategies are part of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), where patients are trained to understand the connection between pain and emotions. CBT brings about mindfulness and is a helpful psychological strategy of bringing one’s attention to experiences occurring in the present moment. You can also achieve mindfulness through the practice of relaxation and meditation. Developing self-awareness leads to what is described as higher levels of consciousness and helps to diminish suffering.

Marly Ayala-Icaza Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Change is about accepting and adapting to new situations. When experiencing chronic pain, it becomes necessary to find new ways to accomplish your daily tasks. Adapting to chronic pain may mean cooking in a seated position, walking slowly, bending carefully, standing infrequently, and using medical devices to maintain good posture. To mitigate chronic pain, gentle exercises such as yoga, hydro and physical therapies can produce endorphins which are natural pain killers.Achieving a peaceful state of mind can distract your focus from pain. Some examples include massage, aromatherapy, acupuncture, listening to relaxing music or walking on the beach.

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Opioids only mask the sensation of pain.Physical therapists treat pain through movement.

Physical therapy “side effects” include improved mobility, increased independence, decreased pain, and prevention of other health problems through movement and exercise.

Physical therapy is effective for numerous conditions, and the CDC cited “high quality evidence” supporting exercise as part of physical therapist treatment for familiar conditions like low back pain, hip and knee osteoarthritis, and fibromyalgia.

Opioid side effects include depression, overdose, addiction, and withdrawal symptoms.

Opioid effectiveness for long-term pain management is inconclusive in many cases.

To make an appointment for group or individual counseling please call: (941) 708-9555 Ext. 106