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5 Effective Treatments for Chronic Back Pain

5 Effective Treatments for Chronic Back Pain
Are you worried that you might need surgery for chronic back pain? Fortunately, surgery is rarely necessary to relieve back pain and restore mobility. Read on to learn about nonsurgical treatments that may be able to help you.
Nov 9th, 2022
Living with a Spinal Cord Stimulator

Living with a Spinal Cord Stimulator
Are you struggling with chronic pain? Not getting the relief you need from medication or other conservative therapies? Then, check these facts about how a spinal cord stimulator can help and what it’s like to live with one.
Oct 1st, 2022
When (and Why) to Consider a Pain Pump

When (and Why) to Consider a Pain Pump

Chronic pain can take a toll on your physical and mental health, especially if different treatments fail to ease symptoms. However, innovative solutions, such as pain pumps, can offer relief. Read on to learn more about this option.
Sep 1st, 2022
Tips for Getting Better Sleep With Sciatica Pain

Tips for Getting Better Sleep With Sciatica Pain
It’s bad enough that sciatica makes it difficult to sit and stand during the day. But that shooting pain down your leg also often prevents sufferers from sleeping at night. Read on for expert tips on how to fight back and catch some z’s.
Aug 1st, 2022
How to Manage Your Neck Pain Without Surgery

How to Manage Your Neck Pain Without Surgery
If the fear of surgery keeps you from getting treatment for chronic neck pain, you may be doing more harm than good. Learn more about the nonsurgical treatment options available for neck pain that can actually prevent the need for surgery.
Jul 3rd, 2022
Why Pain Sustained After an Auto Accident Is Often Delayed

Why Pain Sustained After an Auto Accident Is Often Delayed
If you get in a car crash, your pain may not show up for hours, days, or weeks after the accident. That’s why you should seek medical care right away, even if you don’t feel like you have major injuries. Keep reading to learn more.
Jun 4th, 2022
4 Non-Surgical Treatments for Arthritis Pain

4 Non-Surgical Treatments for Arthritis Pain
Arthritis is a chronic pain condition and the leading cause of disability in the United States. Joint surgery isn’t your only option for managing arthritis pain. Click here to learn more about our non-surgical treatments for this debilitating condition.
May 3rd, 2022
How Nerve Blocks Can Stop Pain

How Nerve Blocks Can Stop Pain
Chronic pain can sometimes start with nerves that are misreporting pain from a condition that’s healed. Other times, the cause of pain can’t be healed. These may be ideal situations to use a nerve block to alter your brain’s perceptions of pain.
Mar 7th, 2022
Chronic Pain and Insomnia: Ending The Vicious Cycle

Chronic Pain and Insomnia: Ending The Vicious Cycle
Chronic pain can keep you up at night, while inadequate shut-eye can exacerbate your pain. It’s a vicious cycle for millions of Americans. If you or a loved one is among them, read on to learn more about this distressing dilemma and how to stop it.
Feb 1st, 2022
Symptoms of CRPS

Symptoms of CRPS
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) causes a variety of symptoms, many of which are often blamed on other issues. Our pain management specialist breaks down the cause, symptoms, and treatments available for this often-frustrating condition.
Nov 3rd, 2021
Does Sciatica Go Away on Its Own?

Does Sciatica Go Away on Its Own?
Sciatica is a common cause of pain in your lower back and lower extremities, and it can be treated in a variety of ways. Learn more about whether sciatica is best treated with medicine — or time.
Oct 13th, 2021
Benefits of Trigger Point Injections

Benefits of Trigger Point Injections
Trigger points are tight, sensitive knots of muscle in your body. They’re often caused by stress or injury, and they can be painful. Learn how trigger point injections work — and whether they could be the solution to your pain.
Sep 21st, 2021
5 Treatment Options for Chronic Pain

5 Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Millions of people in the United States live with chronic pain. It’s a leading cause of missed work across the nation, but treating it doesn’t have to be complicated. Learn more about your options to treat your chronic pain.
Aug 22nd, 2021

When to See a Doctor About Back Pain
Back pain affects millions of people every year and is one of the primary causes of emergency room visits. Treating back pain early is important, as it almost always worsens with time. Read on to see if you may need help.
Jul 22nd, 2021

Do You Have These Symptoms of Arthritis?
Stiffness in your joints might be a normal part of aging, but for many, it’s one of the early signs of arthritis. Arthritis rarely sneaks up, so it’s important to pay attention to your body and watch for the signs.
Jun 23rd, 2021

How Stress Impacts Your Neck and Spine
You may know that stress can take a toll on your mental health, but did you know that stress can impact your neck and spine, too? Read on to explore the link between stress and pain and learn how you can relieve muscle tension.
May 17th, 2021

Understanding Radiofrequency Ablation

Do you suffer from chronic back, neck, or nerve pain? If you’re looking for a nonsurgical method of pain management, radiofrequency ablation (RFA) may be able to give you the relief you need. Read on to learn more.
Apr 6th, 2021

6 Types of Interventional Pain Management
You don’t have to let chronic pain rule your life. Read on to learn about six interventional pain management techniques that may help you find relief and improve your quality of life.
Mar 10th, 2021

Spinal Cord Stimulation: What to Expect
If you have back pain that just won’t respond to conservative treatments, you may benefit from a spinal cord stimulator. This implanted device can improve your quality of life, but you may wonder what’s involved in getting one. Here’s the scoop.
Feb 15th, 2021

Is Your Lifestyle Causing Back Pain?
Back pain rarely comes out of nowhere. Day-to-day stresses cause wear-and-tear that weaken your vertebrae and connective tissue, resulting in inflammation. Take a moment to learn how you can amend your lifestyle to eliminate or reduce back pain.
Jan 8th, 2021

Pros and Cons of Anti-inflammatory Medications

Anti-inflammatory drugs like ibuprofen or naproxen can save the day if you have a toothache or a serious headache. Regularly using these NSAIDs for pain relief has its drawbacks, however. Here’s what to know if you’re using anti-inflammatory drugs.
Dec 10th, 2020

5 Signs of Sciatica
Sciatica is a symptom of compression of the large sciatic nerve and can cause frustrating and sometimes debilitating pain in your buttocks, thighs, and leg. Take a few moments to learn more about sciatica and how you can find relief.
Nov 12th, 2020

Why You Should Always Seek Medical Help After a Car Accident
Immediately after a car accident, the adrenaline your body produces and the urgency of the situation can mask symptoms of injury. Always seek medical care after a car wreck to check for issues that could show up days, or even weeks, later.
Oct 14th, 2020

Myths and Facts about Epidural Injections
If you have chronic back pain, you’re undoubtedly eager to finally find relief. Epidural injections are an option, but are they safe? Take a moment to learn all you need to know about this treatment for back pain.
Aug 12th, 2020

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Feb 20th, 2024