Columbia Pain and Spine Institute

Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their lives. Repeated episodes of acute low back pain are also widespread, with 70% of people who recover from one episode having another one within a year.
Is there any reliable way to end the cycle before low back pain turns chronic? -->

The Best Remedy for Low Back Pain? Go for a Walk — Pain News Network By Pat Anson, PNN Editor Almost everyone experiences low back pain at some point in their lives. Repeated episodes of acute low back pain are also very common, with 70% of people who recover from one episode having another one within a year. Is there any reliable way to end the cycle before low b

Growing demand for surgical procedures to treat chronic pain and other medical conditions is contributing to shortages of anesthesia care providers, according to an op/ed in Anesthesiology, the journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. -->

How Stress, Burnout and Labor Shortages Affect Anesthesia Care   — Pain News Network By Pat Anson, PNN Editor Growing demand for surgical procedures to treat chronic pain and other medical conditions is contributing to shortages of anesthesia care providers, according to an op/ed in Anesthesiology , the journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. "The labor sup

Medical research has short-changed women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health. -->

Medical Research Often Ignores Older Women — Pain News Network By Judith Graham, KFF Health News Medical research has shortchanged women for decades. This is particularly true of older women, leaving physicians without critically important information about how to best manage their health. Late last year, the Biden administration promised to address this pro

Our brain needs nutrition to function. But how many of us truly know that the spine plays an immense part in just how well our brain is fed (or not)? Today is the day to start MOVING, stretching, walking, allowing the spine to move, move, move!
Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184

At Columbia Pain and Spine Institute, we know that. If you are suffering from joint or back pain, we encourage you to check out our services - such as PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) which can do wonders for your reducing or helping to eliminate pain.

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

Thank you for the great review, Mike!
It's always good to hear from our patients how well we did in helping them with their pain and health issues.
Thank You, Mike!
Dr. Oleg and the Team
Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184

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

Here we go again - Stanford University infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan has seen a lot of patients with runny noses, fevers, and irritated eyes lately. Such symptoms could signal allergies, covid, or a cold. This year, there’s another suspect, bird flu — but there’s no way for most doctors to know. -->

Lack of Testing Raises Risk of Bird Flu Pandemic — Pain News Network By Amy Maxmen and Arthur Allen, KFF Health News Stanford University infectious disease doctor Abraar Karan has seen a lot of patients with runny noses, fevers, and irritated eyes lately. Such symptoms could signal allergies, covid, or a cold. This year, there’s another suspect, bird flu — but th...

When it comes to using new technology or acquiring new skills, older people have a reputation for being a little slow on the uptake. A Baby Boomer nearing 70, for example, might not rush out to buy the latest iPhone, while someone from GenZ or a Millennial would. -->

Older Patients Eager To Try Virtual Reality Therapy — Pain News Network By Pat Anson, PNN Editor When it comes to using new technology or acquiring new skills, older people have a reputation for being a little slow on the uptake. A Baby Boomer nearing 70, for example, might not rush out to buy the latest iPhone, while someone from GenZ or a Millennial would. A new stu

Can Treating Pain Be Gender Influenced?
Why are women more likely than men to suffer from fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other chronic pain conditions? -->

Research Suggests Chronic Pain Should be Treated Differently in Men and Women — Pain News Network By Pat Anson, PNN Editor Why are women more likely than men to suffer from fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other chronic pain conditions?   Various theories have been proposed over the years, such as gender bias in healthcare, the lingering effects of childh

DID YOU KNOW? Electromyography
EMG studies are used to identify neuromuscular diseases and to determine the severity of lower back pain. There are two types of EMG: Surface and Intramuscular. In an intramuscular EMG test, an electrode needle is inserted into the muscle and electrical signals are monitored as the body part is coached through states of rest and contraction.
Results can aid in the accurate diagnosis of such disorders as:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Amytotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Ulnar neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Peipheral neuropathy
- Muscular dystrophy
- Spinal disc herniation
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Note: This is not an exhaustive listing of possible conditions
Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184
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Chronic pain can be a constant battle. With proper care, you can get on the right side of the battle and start living pain-free lives. 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

This gets me mad. It seems as if every commercial I see during and after any show is touting new medications for everything from cancer to erectile dysfunction. Listening to them makes me even madder. -->

A Pained Life: Build a Better Mousetrap — Pain News Network By Carol Levy, PNN Columnist I was watching an old TV series – “Diagnosis Murder” -- about a doctor who also solves mysteries. In one episode, Dr. Mark Sloan (Dick Van D**e) was in a patient's room with her family. He told them their mother was in the early stages of Alzheimer's. Her so

Sjogren's disease – also known as Sjogren's syndrome – is one of the most frustrating and painful autoimmune conditions. Often accompanied by rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other immune system disorders, Sjogren's usually begins with dry eyes and a dry mouth, and then slowly progresses to a chronic illness that causes fatigue, muscle and joint pain, and organ damage. -->

New Drug Shows Promise in Treating Sjogren's Disease — Pain News Network By Pat Anson, PNN Editor Sjogren's disease – also known as Sjogren's syndrome – is one of the most frustrating and painful autoimmune conditions. Often accompanied by rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and other immune system disorders, Sjogren's usually begins with dry eyes and a dry mouth, and then s...

Nearly a year after publishing a controversial study that questioned the effectiveness of opioid pain medication, The Lancet medical journal has published two rebuttal letters that challenge the study’s design and conclusions. -->

‘Misplaced and Dangerous’ Opioid Study Debunked by Critics — Pain News Network By Pat Anson, PNN Editor Nearly a year after publishing a controversial study that questioned the effectiveness of opioid pain medication, The Lancet medical journal has published two rebuttal letters that challenge the study’s design and conclusions. The blinded, placebo-controlled clinical tr

Recently, after the death of my mother, I registered to participate in a grief support group. The group met in the evening, which is good for able-bodied day workers, but a very poor time for me as far as chronic pain goes. -->

I Was Kicked Out of a Support Group for Having Chronic Pain — Pain News Network By Ann Marie Gaudon, PNN Columnist Recently, after the death of my mother, I registered to participate in a grief support group. The group met in the evening, which is good for able-bodied day workers, but a very poor time for me as far as chronic pain goes. After working and the efforts of the d

If your spine/back is hurting for longer periods of time, it might be time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Oleg!
And here's another fun fact to start your week with... losing some pounds can REALLY help your back and spine!
Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184

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

There are many different treatments and therapies here at Columbia Pain and Spine Institute that we can use to help you recover the quality of life if you are in pain, especially chronic pain.
Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184

At least two illegal online pharmacies are advertising on Facebook, offering to sell opioids and other controlled substances to people without a prescription and without visiting a doctor. -->

Illegal Online Pharmacies Still Advertising on Facebook — Pain News Network By Pat Anson, PNN Editor At least two illegal online pharmacies are advertising on Facebook, offering to sell opioids and other controlled substances to people without a prescription and without visiting a doctor. “29 common medications, delivered fast and privately. No prescription required,” s...

Over 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely at some point in our lives we’ll have to undergo a procedure that needs general anaesthesia. -->

How Anesthesia Drugs Work in the Brain — Pain News Network By Dr. Adam Hines    Over 350 million surgeries are performed globally each year. For most of us, it’s likely at some point in our lives we’ll have to undergo a procedure that needs general anaesthesia. Even though it is one of the safest medical practices, we still don’t have

What's new in medicine? When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered a facial wound, apparently after fighting with another male, he did something that caught the attention of the scientists observing him. -->

Animals Have Long Used Plants to Treat Pain and Heal Wounds    — Pain News Network By Adrienne Mayor When a wild orangutan in Sumatra recently suffered a facial wound, apparently after fighting with another male, he did something that caught the attention of the scientists observing him. The animal chewed the leaves of a liana vine – a plant not normally eaten by apes. Ov

We truly thank those who have passed on while protecting our freedoms. May they never be forgotten for having paid the ultimate price for attaining and maintaining those freedoms.

The spine is extremely important to your well-being. Nerves for all of the functions of the body travel along that superhighway, as well as movement for almost the entire body is helped or governed by its health.
If you are suffering from back pain or have questions about your health due to twinges, aches, or pains in the back, please contact us for a consultation!
Columbia Pain and Spine Institute
689 NW Burnside Rd
Gresham, OR 97030
Phone: (503) 382-8100
New Patient Appointment Line:
(503) 382-8184

If you have not yet decided to come in for a consultation and are experiencing lower back pain or back pain that you feel could be treated, then please at least follow this simple tip which will keep you from making it worse.
Then, take the time to call and make an appointment with Dr. Oleg and the team.
They will carefully evaluate your pain, find the cause, and offer a solution on getting your quality of life back.

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

Studies investigating the effectiveness of antidepressants at treating chronic pain found that there is only evidence for one of these drugs: duloxetine. -->

Little Evidence Antidepressants Work for Chronic Pain   — Pain News Network By Drs. Hollie Birkinshaw and Tamar Pincus About one in five people globally live with chronic pain , and it is a common reason for seeing a doctor, accounting for one in five GP appointments in the UK. With growing caution around prescribing opioids – given their potential for addiction –