Staten Island, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 11/03/2015 -- Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, a medical practice located in Staten Island, NY, reports that its Calmare® device has succeeded in alleviating a young girl's chronic, debilitating pain. Numerous pharmaceuticals, physical therapy, and use of both a TENS unit and sympathetic nerve blocks had all failed to offer the patient any relief.

In November 2012, 16-year-old Blair Barao injured her right knee in a farming accident. Although she continued working despite the pain, within a week her parents were seeking medical attention for her. It took doctors several months to confirm a diagnosis: Complex Regional Pain Syndrome.

Blair's pain was so bad that her orthopedist could not even touch the injured area in order to evaluate it. Dr. Scott Barao, her father, stated, "She was so sensitive to pain that even putting a bed sheet on her leg created intense agony."

To treat Blair, local doctors prescribed physical therapy and the use of a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit. In addition, she was treated on six separate occasions with sympathetic nerve blocks, which showed diminishing effectiveness with each treatment. Her medications included: Naproxen, Lyrica, and Nortriptyline.

Dr. Barao said, "It was bad enough that the drugs were so potent; no teenager should need that kind of medication. Their side effects made Blair unable to function in many ways, and her school work and extra-curricular activities became difficult to impossible. Blair was an accomplished equestrian before her accident, and after, she couldn't even get on her horse. But worse, they didn't really get rid of the pain."

In 2014, the Barao family made the trip to Staten Island, NY, for Calmare® pain therapy treatments from their home state of Maryland. She had reached out to Dr. Jack D'Angelo and Dr. Christopher Perez, after seeing Dr. D'Angelo discuss the treatment on the nationally syndicated television show, "The Doctors".

The Calmare device uses a biophysical rather than a biochemical approach. A 'no-pain' message is transmitted to the nerve via disposable surface electrodes applied to the skin in the region of the patient's pain. The perception of pain is effectively cancelled, when the no-pain message replaces the pain message, by re-using the same nerve pathways via the surface electrodes. Regardless of pain intensity, a patient's pain can sometimes be completely eliminated, often resulting in immediate relief.

"We're overjoyed to report that Blair appears to be completely healed after only three treatments. For the first time since November 2012, Blair is completely pain free and has absolutely no sensitivity in her right knee area!"

Dr. D'Angelo describes how the maximum benefit is typically achieved through follow-up treatments. "The patient may be able to go for extended periods of time between subsequent treatments, while experiencing significant pain control and relief. The period of time between treatments depends on the underlying cause and severity of the pain in addition to other factors."

"Blair is back to her old self," according to Blair's mom, Teresa, "it's like those months and months of misery were just a bad dream. We feel blessed that the Calmare device worked the way Dr. D'Angelo said it would. When she got back on her horse not long after treatment, we knew the treatment accomplished what it set out to do, which was to heal our daughter. We had a miracle on our hands."

For more information about Calmare treatment and where to locate the multiple Calmare Pain Relief Solution locations throughout NYC, please log on to http://www.calmarerelief.com

About Calmare Pain Relief Solutions
Calmare Pain Relief Solutions was established in 2012. Led by Jack D'Angelo MD and Christopher Perez, MD, the practice was designed to address the needs of both adults and children in a caring, supportive environment, and it is the first nationally certified Calmare® pain treatment center.

Our mission in our various locations is simply to provide each patient with the latest evidence-based treatments in wellness and to treat each patient as we would like to be treated in a doctor's office. All appointments can be made by calling the office at 800-899-0574. While Calmare Pain Relief Solutions participates in a broad array of insurance plans, it is best to call our office to get the most updated coverage information.

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Calmare Pain Relief Solutions’ Dr. Jack D’Angelo on Why Certain Food Choices may be Detrimental to Pain Relief

Staten Island, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/29/2014 -- Chronic pain is a condition that is defined as nerve or muscle pain that lasts for more than six months. Chronic pain can affect the back, shoulders, pelvis, knees, head and other parts of the body. Chronic pain usually begins with a primary injury that causes trauma to the affected area. Patients may still feel the pain even after the area has healed. This is because the affected area still becomes inflamed from time to time.

Inflammation is basically the condition that underlies chronic pain. Chronic pain sufferers usually manage their chronic pain by seeing a medical specialist, performing exercises and taking medication. According to Jack D'Angelo, MD from NYC-based Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, a physician group which specializes in offering a non-narcotic and non-invasive solution for chronic pain, many patients, especially those suffering from a chronic diffuse pain such as Fibromyalgia, would be surprised to know that they can also lessen chronic pain through the foods they eat. "The body is a fine-tuned machine, it's like a car, and it needs good fuel in order to operate. One of the things that has changed a lot in the last 30 to 40 years is the inherent quality of the food we are putting into our bodies. Consumers have been barraged with quick food fixes and that may eventually play a detrimental role in pain healing."

When Dr. D'Angelo advises patients in his practice affected by soft tissue pain such as Fibromyalgia, to steer clear of dairy products to reduce the incidence of inflammation, it is usually met with resistance. "Dietary change is a commitment, but I advise doing it in small steps." When you think of joint inflammation and pain, dairy products are not the first cause that comes to mind. "Consuming dairy products can cause inflammation and pain to develop in your joints because of increased histamine and other chemicals in the body. Consuming any product that contains dairy can cause inflammation in your joints if you are allergic to milk because it can cause an immune response especially for those with an overactive immune system."

Aside from eliminating dairy (eggs, milk, cheese), Dr. D'Angelo advises the following:

- Eliminate processed foods – Steer clear of foods with ingredients you can't pronounce or are not familiar with. Look for foods or dishes prepared with simple ingredients.
- "Low Fat" means more chemicals – The reason why these foods are "low fat" is because they are manufactured with fillers and chemicals to make up for the bulk missing from the fat that was replaced. Those ingredients are what will eventually lead to weight gain.
- Sweeteners are not so sweet after all – According to Dr. D'Angelo, new research has shown that aspartame and other sweeteners are causing dieters to over eat. "Bypassing the 35 calories in regular drinks is not the problem here, there is a deep-seated issue about food choices," says Dr. D'Angelo.
- View food differently – "Many patients want to know immediately what are the side effects of a particular prescribed drug, yet, don't bat an eye when it comes to the food they are consuming. It's time many view carefully what they put in their bodies and take food choices as serious as they would medications," suggests Dr. D'Angelo.

By incorporating nutrition into the overall pain management treatment, the takeaway, says Dr. D'Angelo is to empower the patient and allow them a bigger role in getting better and not play a passive role in their care. "Gardeners know the right combination of fertilizers that work best for their gardens. It's the same with patients - tracking what you put in your body and whether it is helping or hurting you is key to your recovery – that's something you can't expect someone else to fix – only you control that," advises Dr. D'Angelo.

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About Calmare Pain Relief Solutions
Calmare Pain Relief Solutions is a Physician group which specializes in offering a non-narcotic and non-invasive solution for chronic pain.

About Our Physicians
The physicians at Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, Christopher Perez, MD and Jack D'Angelo, MD, have been treating chronic pain patients suffering from neuropathies such as failed back surgery, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD/CRPS), and Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) and together have over 30 years of clinical experience treating chronic neuropathic pain.

About Calmare(R) Pain Therapy ("Scrambler" Therapy)
The Calmare(R) pain therapy device, commonly known as a "Scrambler" therapy machine, is a patented and proprietary, U.S. FDA 510(k)-cleared and European CE mark-certified pain medical device for the non-invasive and non-narcotic treatment of chronic neuropathic and oncologic pain. The medical device uses a multi-processor that creates a new pain association signal from pain source to brain, which replaces a "pain" signal with a "no-pain" signal. The new "no-pain" signal is delivered to the brain through surface electrodes, and can provide immediate to long-lasting pain relief for the patient.

Distributed by its licensee Competitive Technologies, Inc., the Calmare pain therapy has been administered to thousands of patients worldwide. It has shown efficacy in treating neuropathic and oncologic pain. Today, through a general services administration (GSA) preferred vendor number, Calmare is used throughout US military and Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals.

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Calmare Pain Relief Solutions’ Dr. Jack D’Angelo on Why Re-programing Pain Messages to Brain may be Key to Treatment

Staten Island, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/21/2014 -- As far as ailments go, neuropathy may not be one that everyone has heard of or even knows much about, yet the Neuropathy Association estimates at least 20 million people — roughly one in 15 nationwide — have it in one form or another. According to the group, neuropathy is the most common chronic neurological disease and a leading cause of adult disability.

Neuropathy signifies nerve damage pain that may be the result of a disease or disorder affecting the nervous system. And though this pain can be a mystery, it is often thought that the pain is caused by nerve damage or nerve dysfunction and can be attributed to trauma, disease, or inflammation, says Jack D'Angelo, MD from NYC-based Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, a physician group which specializes in offering a non-narcotic and non-invasive solution for chronic pain.

"The injured nerves interfere with the body's ability to communicate with muscles, organs and tissues. As a result, the disease can lead to numbness, tingling, weakness and pain in certain areas of the body, often starting in the hands and feet," explains Dr. D'Angelo. Chronic neuropathic pain is caused when some of the nerves in the body are not functioning as they should. Some types are caused by metabolic disorders such as diabetes or thyroid disease. Other types of chronic neuropathic pain can also be caused by other chronic pain disorders, such as degenerative disc disease.

According to Dr. D'Angelo, cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy may experience what is called Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy – it is the collateral damage caused by some chemotherapy agents to the peripheral nervous system—the system that transmits information between the central nervous system and the rest of the body.

Symptoms of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy include numbness, tingling, or burning sensations. "Patients may also notice that things previously not painful now cause pain, such as touching hot or cold items. Symptoms often begin in the fingertips or toes and may progress. And while not as common, patients also may develop some weakness," says Dr. D'Angelo.

"We try many approaches with patients experiencing nerve pain, they include stimulating the area to bring back blood flow, dietary and food changes to reduce inflammation and supplements as certain vitamins are known to repair and heal nerves. When those options have been exhausted we move on to approaches such as Tensunits to stimulate the area and also new medication on the market with specific indications to treat nerve pain such as Lyrica. We are also finding that patients with nerve pain may also benefit from what we call Scrambler therapy," says Dr. D'Angelo. Scrambler Therapy also known as Calmare® Therapy, is a non-narcotic, non-invasive procedure for the treatment of chronic pain.

A "no pain" message is transmitted to the affected nerve through disposable surface electrodes that are applied to the skin in the region of the patient's pain. The perception of pain no longer exists when the "no pain" message replaces the pain by using the same pathway through the surface electrodes in a non-invasive manner. The patient's pain intensity can be completely diminished for immediate relief of their condition.

The maximum benefit achieved through Calmare® Therapy often is achieved with multiple treatments. The patient may be able to experience long-lasting relief between subsequent treatments while enduring significant pain control. The time period between each treatment can depend on the underlying cause and severity of the pain as well as other factors.

"Our goal in working with cancer patients is help them better manage their condition and feel a better quality of life during cancer treatment. We want to limit or remove that layer of adverse side effects of opioids and other drugs commonly prescribed for various pain conditions during this time and let patients focus on their recovery, "adds Dr. D'Angelo.

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About Calmare Pain Relief Solutions
Calmare Pain Relief Solutions is a Physician group which specializes in offering non-narcotic and non-invasive solutions for chronic pain.

About Our Physicians
The physicians at Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, Christopher Perez, MD and Jack D'Angelo, MD, have been treating chronic pain patients suffering from neuropathies such as failed back surgery, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD/CRPS), and Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) and together have over 30 years of clinical experience treating chronic neuropathic pain.

About Calmare(R) Pain Therapy ("Scrambler" Therapy)
The Calmare(R) pain therapy device, commonly known as a "Scrambler" therapy machine, is a patented and proprietary, U.S. FDA 510(k)-cleared and European CE mark-certified pain medical device for the non-invasive and non-narcotic treatment of chronic neuropathic and oncologic pain. The medical device uses a multi-processor that creates a new pain association signal from pain source to brain, which replaces a "pain" signal with a "no-pain" signal. The new "no-pain" signal is delivered to the brain through surface electrodes, and can provide immediate to long-lasting pain relief for the patient.

Distributed by its licensee Competitive Technologies, Inc. (OTC:CTTC), the Calmare pain therapy has been administered to thousands of patients worldwide. It has shown efficacy in treating neuropathic and oncologic pain. Today, through a General Services Administration (GSA) preferred vendor number, Calmare is used throughout US military and Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals.

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Calmare Pain Relief Solutions’ Dr. Jack D’Angelo on Why a Body in Motion is Key to Pain Relief

Staten Island, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 01/10/2014 -- One would think that those working on manual labor would make up the patient population, but according to NYC-based Jack D'Angelo, MD from Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, a physician group which specializes in offering a non-narcotic and non-invasive solution for chronic pain, he is seeing a rise in patients who are experiencing neck and back problems, with sedentary lifestyles blamed for this negative trend.

"I equate the spine as a fuse box in your home. Each fuse goes to different rooms in the house. Same with the nerves surrounding your spinal cord (spinal nerves) each nerve going to different parts of the body such as your legs or arms. The challenge for the physician is to find its origins: what caused the damage and address the pain," says Dr. D'Angelo. Over time, the nerves begin to stop working effectively. This is called radiculopathy. Its primary cause is an inflammation or pressure on a nerve in the back, which causes the nerve flow to the nerve to be altered.

Radiculopathy is a form of neuropathy, meaning that the nerves do not work as they should due to inflammation, compression, or irritation. The condition also can result from a progressive disease such as degenerative disc disease that can have debilitating effects. "Symptoms of radiculopathy include back pain, and depending on the location of the affected nerve; you might also feel neck pain and weakness. Radiculopathy in the lumbar, or lower, spine may result in pain, tingling, or numbness in that part of the back and into the legs," explains Dr. D'Angelo.

To confirm a radiculopathy diagnosis and begin a treatment plan, the doctor will talk with you at length about your condition and ask you to complete a medical history and physical examination. In some instances, he may order a series of diagnostic tests such as X-rays, CT scans or MRI imaging that will help him detect the source of the problem. He also will work with you to determine the best course of treatment for your specific condition.

According to Dr. D'Angelo, the goal of treating a radiculopathy is to restore the affected nerve back to its normal function. Depending on the type of condition and its severity, a number of radiculopathy treatments may be needed to provide relief and an overall enhanced quality of life.

The condition may be treated with Calmare® Therapy, a non-narcotic, non-invasive medical procedure for the treatment of chronic pain. A "no pain" message is transmitted to the affected nerve through disposable surface electrodes that are applied to the skin in the region of the patient's pain. "The perception of pain no longer exists when the "no pain" message replaces the pain by using the same pathway through the surface electrodes in a non-invasive manner. The patient's pain intensity can be completely diminished for immediate relief of their condition," explains Dr. D'Angelo.

The maximum benefit achieved through Calmare® Therapy often is achieved with multiple treatments. The patient may be able to experience long-lasting relief between subsequent treatments while enduring significant pain control. The time period between each treatment can depend on the underlying cause and severity of the pain as well as other factors.

"Pain is a part of life, however, we want to address, pain that is stealing your life. The goal is to help patients better manage their condition and feel a better quality of life and most importantly, get patients moving again and change their sedentary lifestyles." advises Dr. D'Angelo.

For more videos and advice on coping with pain and non-invasive approaches including Calmare Pain Therapy, please follow our YouTube channel at: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9s0KvbIHyIQ5JZkMaZcOpQ?feature=watch

About Calmare Pain Relief Solutions - Calmare Pain Relief Solutions is a Physician group which specializes in offering a non-narcotic and non-invasive solution for chronic pain.

About Our Physicians - The physicians at Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, Christopher Perez, MD and Jack D'Angelo, MD, have been treating chronic pain patients suffering from neuropathies, failed back surgery, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD/CRPS),shingles and Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) and together have over 30 years of clinical experience treating chronic neuropathic pain.

About Calmare(R) Pain Therapy ("Scrambler" Therapy)
The Calmare(R) pain therapy device, commonly known as a "Scrambler" therapy machine, is a patented and proprietary, U.S. FDA 510(k)-cleared and European CE mark-certified pain medical device for the non-invasive and non-narcotic treatment of chronic neuropathic and oncologic pain. The medical device uses a mulch-processor that creates a new pain association signal from pain source to brain, which replaces a "pain" signal with a "no-pain" signal. The new "no-pain" signal is delivered to the brain through surface electrodes, and can provide immediate to long-lasting pain relief for the patient.

Distributed by its licensee Competitive Technologies, Inc., the Calmare pain therapy has been administered to thousands of patients worldwide. It has shown efficacy in treating neuropathic and oncologic pain. Today, through a general services administration (GSA) preferred vendor number, Calmare is used throughout US military and Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals.

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Broadens Reach with New and Improved Web Presence

Staten Island, NY -- (SBWIRE) -- 11/06/2013 -- Calmare Pain Relief Solutions(the "Company"), a chronic pain treatment medical practice, will increase its Calmare Pain Therapy clinic network by 70% in the Tri-state area in 2014. This expansion is in response to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) position regarding the benefits of using a non-narcotic solution for the relief of chronic pain. This position was highlighted in a recent New York Times article entitled "FDA Shift on Painkillers was Years in the Making."

With the increased acceptance of Calmare Pain Therapy by nationwide insurance companies, there has been an increase in new, chronic pain patient visitors to the Calmare Pain Relief Solutions' network of clinics. Their search for a non-invasive and non-narcotic pain relief regimen has resulted in the Company's redesigned corporate website. The site now offers chronic pain sufferers a web portal that houses a repository of information on the Calmare technology (commonly known as "Scrambler" technology). Visitors can view media reports and videos on the potential benefits gained from this alternative therapy versus a traditional biochemical solution. They can also read articles and research documents that may assist patients and healthcare providers in assessing the benefits of this technology.

"We wanted to offer patients and insurance companies a very informative website on the Calmare pain relief therapy," said David J. Palmieri, healthcare consultant to Calmare Pain Relief Solutions. "We often get requests for well-referenced information from patients and insurance providers and our new website is a direct response to those requests."

About Calmare® Pain Therapy ("Scrambler" Therapy)
The Calmare® pain therapy device, commonly known as a "Scrambler" therapy machine, is a patented and proprietary, U.S. FDA 510(k)-cleared and European CE mark-certified pain medical device for the non-invasive and non-narcotic treatment of chronic neuropathic and oncologic pain. The medical device uses a multi-processor that creates a new pain association signal from pain source to brain, which replaces a "pain" signal with a "no-pain" signal. The new "no-pain" signal is delivered to the brain through surface electrodes, and can provide immediate to long-lasting pain relief for the patient.

Distributed by its licensee Competitive Technologies, Inc., Calmare pain therapy has been administered to thousands of patients worldwide. It has shown efficacy in treating neuropathic and oncologic pain. Today, through a general services administration (GSA) preferred vendor number, Calmare is used throughout US military and Veterans Administration (VA) hospitals.

About Our Physicians
The physicians at Calmare Pain Relief Solutions, Christopher Perez, MD and Jack D'Angelo, MD, have been treating chronic pain patients suffering from neuropathies such as failed back surgery, Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD/CRPS), and Chemotherapy-induced Peripheral Neuropathy (CIPN) since 2010.

About Calmare Pain Relief Solutions
Calmare Pain Relief Solutions is a Physician group which specializes in offering a non-narcotic and non-invasive solution for chronic pain. Christopher Perez, MD and Jack D'Angelo, MD, specialize in physical medicine and rehabilitation and together have over 30 years of clinical experience treating chronic neuropathic pain.

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