Medical Cannabis is Fabulous for Pain

February 1, 2025

New Study Proves what we Already Know; Medical Cannabis for Pain is a Fabulous Option


A study was recently published by the Office of Medical Cannabis Management (OCM) called “Chronic Pain Patients in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Program”. It focused on the use of medical cannabis to manage chronic pain. Patients enrolled in the state’s medical cannabis program have experienced a noticeable reduction in pain.


“This study does not surprise me,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman of Life Medical. “In fact, our experience with the patients we’ve seen in follow-ups has shown great successes. Approximately 70-80% of the 7,000 patients that we have certified for medical cannabis have reported pain improvements that are far better than the results shown by this study.”


“I can testify that in our experience with a vast number of patients, the pain relief achieved with medical cannabis is almost always better than with any other pain drugs, including opioids.”


“And when you factor in that medical cannabis is safer than any other pain drug on the market, either prescription or over the counter, medical cannabis has proved to be a truly remarkable solution for our patients with pain. A bonus is that many patients achieve improvements that are sustained for years and without the problem of “getting used to the drug and needing more” or the complication of addiction.”


Besides Medical Cannabis, We Offer Many Treatment Modalities for Pain


The doctors at Life Medical offer many different treatment modalities for our patients who are experiencing chronic pain.


We all use the conventional approaches available at other clinics, but we also offer some complementary approaches that can prove to be very effective. In some cases, the complementary approaches are safer and less expensive than the conventional methods offered elsewhere. Often, they are used in combination with conventional methods.


Our Pain Modalities Include:


1. Physical therapy
2. Chiropractic
3. Acupuncture
4. Homeopathy
5. Psychology
6. NeuroResearch Protocol
7. Medical Cannabis


Schedule an Appointment to Get Your Pain Relieved


Schedule an appointment with Dr. Mirman. He will take the time to listen carefully to your medical history to determine the pathological cause of pain. This is the first step in developing the treatment plan.


A physical exam will be performed, and some testing may be ordered, such as blood or urine tests, x-rays, etc. Dr. Mirman will also review outside records. When the cause of the pain has been determined, he will explain all your treatment options clearly so you can make an informed choice.


To schedule an appointment, call us at (952) 933-8900.

Life Medical Has a Totally New and More Patient-Friendly Website

October 23, 2025
Take a look at our new website. Updated graphics and layout. Easier to navigate. Lots of new information for patients. A great new feature on the new website is the "MyChart" equivalent available to the clinic and the patient portal. Patients registering for the portal will have access to their ongoing progress notes, and lab results. This feature is similar to the MyHealth portal utilized by Fairview and other large health providers. Patients will get notifications about upcoming appointments with providers. They can immediately communicate directly with their providers and staff using the electronic message system within the portal. We have recently implemented The PRISMA System here at Life Medical. This is an interoperability toolkit that allows for easy data exchange between different medical clinics. This feature has allowed our clinic access to records from other groups including Fairview, Park Nicollet and Allina. We can now get patient information very quickly without the time-consuming “request for records” process. This makes it much easier for every medical practitioner to provide a higher level of continuity of care. Patients no longer need to hesitate to be seen outside of their current health group, because there are no longer data exchange limitations. Life Medical is a great clinic because we are always taking steps to improve our patients’ experiences.

Life Medical Is Proud to Welcome Dr. Olga Karchenets!

October 22, 2025
Life Medical is proud to welcome Dr. Olga Karchenets! Dr. Karachenets is a board-certified family medicine physician with extensive experience in primary care, preventive health, and chronic disease management. She provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages and has special interests in pulmonology (asthma, COPD), dermatology, women’s health, geriatrics, diabetes, obesity management, and preventive care. She has been honored with multiple professional awards for excellence in patient care.

Medical Cannabis Dispensaries Can Now Sell Recreational Cannabis

October 22, 2025
“We fought hard for it,” says Dr. Jacob Mirman, “and now recreational cannabis is available from non-tribal dispensaries for the first time since legalization in 2023. This is something to celebrate! Medical cannabis is much more effective than any other type of marijuana-based product because it is customized by a pharmacist. Also, medical cannabis is not subject to any taxes which makes it available at a more reasonable price. There are less restrictions for medical patients vs. recreational users, because patients do not have caps on the amount they can purchase or the potency of products. I have treated thousands of patients with medical cannabis and in the vast majority of cases the results have been excellent.”