Posts by Dr. Kayvan Haddadan
How Spinal Cord Stimulation Offers Relief for Chronic Pain
Originally published on KevinMD.com | March 22, 2026 Spinal cord stimulation for chronic pain is one of the most effective minimally invasive options available for patients whose pain has not responded to medications, physical therapy, or injections. This approach delivers low-level electrical pulses through electrodes placed in the epidural space near the spinal cord, changing…
Read MoreHow to Treat Sacroiliac Joint Pain Effectively
Originally published on KevinMD.com | April 3, 2026 Sacroiliac joint pain treatment is one of the most overlooked solutions for patients who have spent months chasing the wrong diagnosis. If you have nagging pain deep in your lower back or one buttock that never seems to settle, the real source may be the sacroiliac (SI)…
Read MoreKnee Osteoarthritis Treatment: A Layered Pain Management Approach
Originally published on KevinMD.com | April 10, 2026 If you are one of the millions of adults living with knee osteoarthritis in Sacramento, Roseville, Rocklin, Folsom, Davis, or Yuba City, you already know that knee pain rarely stays put. It changes how you walk, sleep, and move through your day. At Advanced Pain Diagnostic &…
Read MoreAI in pain assessment: Balancing innovation with patient safety
Originally published on KevinMD.com | March 5, 2026 In Northern California and beyond, health care systems are rapidly integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital tools to transform how pain is recognized, measured, and managed. From algorithm-guided assessments to wearable sensors and predictive analytics, these tools promise to augment clinical decision-making and improve patient outcomes.…
Read MoreWhy Doctors Struggle with Health Care System Delays
Originally published on KevinMD.com | February 27, 2026 Prior authorization in pain management has long been a barrier — one I’ve fought on behalf of my patients until I became the patient myself. I write often on hurdles like restrictive opioid policy, excessive regulatory scrutiny, prior authorization, and administrative burdens that detract from patient…
Read MoreWhy Chronic Pain Patients Deserve Individualized Care
Chronic pain is not one-size-fits-all. Neither should treatment be. If you live with chronic pain, you already know this. You know that your experience is unique, that what works for someone else may not work for you, and that finding the right treatment often takes time, trust, and a provider willing to listen. Unfortunately, for…
Read MoreFDA Issues New Guidance to Expand Non-Opioid Options for Chronic Pain
In September 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued new draft guidance aimed at accelerating the development of non-opioid pain treatment options for chronic conditions. For physicians and patients in Sacramento and beyond, this represents a welcome expansion of the treatment toolkit — providing more options for individualized care. Expanding Options, Not Restricting Them…
Read MoreWhat is shared truth and why does it matter?
Originally published on KevinMD.com | December 10, 2025 In our diverse world, where everyone sees things through their own lens, shaped by life experiences, beliefs, and facts, chasing after one absolute “truth” often sparks arguments instead of solutions. But what if we aimed for something better: a “shared truth”? This is about coming together, respecting…
Read MoreCalifornia’s Opioid Policy Hypocrisy
Originally published on KevinMD.com | December 4, 2025 California’s opioid policies reveal a stark hypocrisy, imposing draconian restrictions on prescriptions for chronic pain patients (leaving wildfire survivors and others in unrelenting agony) while allocating over $100 million annually through initiatives like the California Harm Reduction Initiative (CHRI) and Proposition 36 to provide free needles, pipes,…
Read MoreRETHINKING OPIOID PRESCRIBING POLICIES
Originally published on KevinMD.com | December 1, 2025 As a pain management specialist examining opioid prescribing policies, my intent is not to promote unchecked opioid prescribing or overlook the serious risks these medications pose. Instead, I advocate for viewing the full picture in patient care. Physicians, trained in medicine and its side effects, must be…
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