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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to reduce their risk of exposure to this highly contagious coronavirus.But what...
Do you have back pain that just won’t go away? Edward Carden, MD, who offers interventional pain management services at his practice in Sherman Oaks, California, may be able to help you get relief. Among other specialties, Dr. Carden is an expert in nonsurgical treatments that effectively address pain related...
Edward Carden, MD, is an interventional pain management specialist with a busy practice in Sherman Oaks, California. Dr. Carden takes a patient-first approach to pain relief and develops customized treatment strategies to improve your daily function, mobility, and overall quality of life. Read why Dr. Carden may recommend spinal cord...
Living with chronic pain can cause more than discomfort. It can also cause frustration if treatment after treatment fails to provide relief. If this sounds familiar, there’s hope. Edward Carden, MD, who is an interventional pain management specialist, offers new and proven strategies that have helped many patients reduce or...
Anyone who suffers from sciatica knows that a good night’s sleep can be elusive. Studies report that up to 55% of patients with sciatica and other low back pain have trouble getting quality shuteye. Interventional pain management physician Edward Carden, MD, located in Sherman Oaks, CA, has helped countless patients with sciatica get...
If you have neck pain that you can no longer manage on your own but aren’t ready for surgery, there are many other options available. As an interventional pain management physician, Edward Carden, MD understands the impact both neck pain and surgery can have on your life. That’s why he specializes in several minimally...
A car accident puts your body under a tremendous amount of trauma in just a few seconds. Even if you walk away without any visible injuries, you can develop pain after the event. At Edward Carden, MD, Dr. Carden is a motor vehicle accidents specialist who understands the serious impact they can have...
More than 58 million Americans have arthritis, which is also the leading cause of work disability in the United States. May is Arthritis Awareness Month and an ideal opportunity to explore how this condition affects so many physically and emotionally and how you can manage the pain and reclaim a better quality of life. At...
Muscle relaxants sound like simple drugs to ease neck pain or back pain caused by muscle cramps. But they're far from straightforward. There are many muscle relaxants, and each one works a little differently. At the same time, they're all incredibly potent and capable of causing different side effects, depending...
It’s often difficult to treat chronic pain with a single therapy. Sometimes, such as with forms of arthritis, the problem causing the pain can’t be cured and gets worse over time. In other cases, the original problem heals but pain signals linger, even when there’s no sign of physical cause. ...
Chronic pain is one of the most common causes of insomnia, and with some 50 million chronic pain sufferers nationwide, that’s a lot of sleepless nights. It’s a catch-22: Pain causes and worsens sleep patterns, while sleep disturbances worsen your pain. This vicious cycle is pervasive. Some 40 percent of...
Have you ever been told you should power through pain rather than stop an activity? While it’s always good to try to push your limits to expand your capabilities and strength, pain does have a purpose, and ignoring pain beyond a certain point can mean that you’re doing yourself harm...
The holiday season is upon us, and while it’s an opportunity to have fun with family and friends, it also can be stressful, exhausting, and a pain in the neck. That’s especially true if you live with a chronic pain condition, because stress and overwork can increase your pain level...
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition that can affect children, teens, and adults of all ages. Even though the discomfort related to CRPS can last for years, it’s often misunderstood and misdiagnosed. Dr. Edward Carden is a pain management physician with a busy practice in Sherman Oaks,...
The discomfort and pain of sciatica are impossible to miss. Sciatica can affect your posture and your gait, making it difficult to walk normally or run. It’s also common, with an estimated 40% of Americans dealing with sciatica at some point in their lives. Fortunately, sciatica isn’t usually permanent, nor...
A stiff, painful neck. A deep ache in your lower back. A tight knot of muscle in your shoulder that just won’t go away. All these symptoms and more could indicate a common — but painful — musculoskeletal condition known as a trigger point. Trigger points are highly sensitive bundles...
An estimated 50 million people have chronic pain, and nearly 20% of adults suffer from work-limiting pain at some point in their lives. If you’re living with chronic pain, it isn’t just about missing work — it’s about missing out on time with your loved ones, your hobbies, and more. ...
Back pain is so common, it’s estimated that 80% of people in the United States experience back pain symptoms at some point. The term “back pain” often refers specifically to lower back pain. The cause of your pain could be a variety of issues, but if you’re experiencing back pain...
The pleasures of getting older include retiring, spending time with loved ones, and having more time for your creative and social endeavors. There’s another side to growing older, though, and that’s the pain, stiffness, and inflammation of arthritis. There are over 100 types of arthritis, affecting more than 55 million...
Stress can take a toll on your mind. However, in addition to feeling overwhelmed or worried, you might suffer physical symptoms, too, such as indigestion, headaches, and tense muscles. Here at the practice of Edward Carden, MD, in Sherman Oaks, California, we know that stress can impact your neck and...
If you have chronic pain, you know the toll it can take. It can affect you physically and mentally. Here at the practice of Edward Carden, MD, in Sherman Oaks, California, we understand that pain relief is a big priority to those who suffer from chronic pain. That’s why we...
Chronic pain, which affects an estimated 20% of Americans, can severely limit a person’s ability to live a full and active life. Even daily chores can be difficult — if not impossible — if you deal with unmanaged chronic pain. Here at the practice of Edward Carden, MD, in Sherman...
You’ve been diligently following a treatment program to relieve your back pain and associated symptoms, but still aren’t getting relief. You may benefit from a spinal cord stimulator to improve your quality of life. This small implant is worn just under your skin and sends electrical impulses to dull nerve...
Pain in your back can be a mere nuisance that interferes with certain activities, or disabling enough to lay you up on the couch for days. A leading cause of missed workdays and visits to doctors’ offices, back pain affects up to 80% of people at some point in their...
It’s estimated that about 15% of people in the United States regularly take an over-the-counter or prescription-strength NSAID, short for non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. If you need immediate relief from headaches, menstrual cramps, toothaches, arthritis, muscle sprains, back pain, or gout, then ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, and other drugs in this category...
Sciatica isn’t a diagnosis, it’s a symptom of sciatic nerve compression. Sciatica is so much more than just low back pain. The nerve issue can cause serious pain in your legs, thighs, and buttocks. Severe cases of sciatica can even radiate into your toes and lead to trouble with balance...
If you’re unlucky enough to be involved in a high-speed crash, you may have no choice but to seek medical care. But it’s easy to walk away from a fender bender and shake off any small pains or declare that you feel “just fine.” Know that even a seemingly minor...
The nervous system is a complex system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, as well as the nerves that branch out all over your body. Your nervous system controls three primary functions: sensory information, muscle movement, and autonomic functions, such as heart rate, digestion, and blood pressure. When...
Epidural injections deliver steroids to the nerves that are causing pain in your back, arms, neck, and legs. Although this treatment has been used for decades, myths still surround the safety and efficacy of the injections. Edward Carden, MD, supports the use of epidural injections to reduce inflammation that causes...
Spinal cord stimulators are medical devices implanted into the spine to treat pain sensations that keep you from living an active life. Nearly 50,000 spinal cord stimulators are implanted every year, because it’s a safe treatment that can give you the opportunity to reduce or stop medication while experiencing less...