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4 Reasons Medication is Appropriate for Your Pain
Millions of Americans experience pain, and it can have a detrimental impact on your quality of life. There are various approaches to managing pain, including medication, so you need an expert to put together the right treatment plan.
Apr 8th, 2024
How Neuromodulation Relieves Chronic Pain

How Neuromodulation Relieves Chronic Pain
It can feel discouraging when traditional pain management treatments fail to provide adequate relief. Fortunately, innovative treatments such as neuromodulation may be an option for finally getting the relief you need.
Mar 14th, 2024

Can Exercise Help My Chronic Pain?
The impact of chronic pain often causes those living with it to reduce physical activity. However, the right exercise regimen can help you ease chronic pain and feel better throughout your day.
Feb 1st, 2024

What We Know Now About the Dangers of Opioids
Pain, whether it lingers persistently, or strikes sharply as a sudden episode, is a challenge that millions of people in the US contend with daily. Finding an effective and safe pain management solution is key.
Jan 16th, 2024
Can a Nerve Block Help My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain?

Can a Nerve Block Help My Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Pain?
When carpal tunnel pain strikes, it can persist, and even worsen as you carry out your typical activities. If the pain doesn’t respond to traditional treatment, it may be time to consider nerve block therapy.
Dec 6th, 2023
How to Prevent Another Herniated Disc

How to Prevent Another Herniated Disc
If you’ve dealt with a herniated disc, you know that you certainly don’t want another one. Read on to learn how you can protect your spine.
Nov 2nd, 2023
What Treatments Are Available for Spinal Stenosis?

What Treatments Are Available for Spinal Stenosis?
Spinal stenosis can feel like a life sentence of pain and discomfort. However, with the right treatment strategies, reclaiming your quality of life is possible. Get acquainted with effective ways to manage this condition.
Jul 1st, 2023
Tips for Easing Your Sciatica Pain at Home

Tips for Easing Your Sciatica Pain at Home
Sciatica pain can be sudden and excruciating and interfere with even simple tasks. If sciatica pain is stopping you in your tracks, it’s time to try some at-home measures and follow up with a specialist.
Jun 1st, 2023
Who is a Candidate for Kyphoplasty?

Who is a Candidate for Kyphoplasty?
If you’re enduring the pain of a vertebral compression fracture, kyphoplasty may be able to provide relief. Read on to learn what’s involved in this minimally invasive procedure and who are good candidates for this treatment.
May 12th, 2023
4 Telltale Symptoms of Sacroiliitis

4 Telltale Symptoms of Sacroiliitis
Sacroiliitis pain can keep you from enjoying your life to the fullest. If you’re struggling with lower back pain, getting expert care can help you get the relief you need.
Apr 6th, 2023
Is Working from Home a Pain in Your Neck?

Is Working from Home a Pain in Your Neck?
Working from home has become the norm for many people, but are you aware that your home setup could be damaging your neck? The good news is you can make some simple adjustments to keep from developing “tech neck.”
Mar 10th, 2023
What Are My Options For Managing My Pain?

What Are My Options For Managing My Pain?
Today there are more options for managing pain than in the past. Working closely with a pain management expert is the first step to finding the right treatment so you can enjoy a good quality of life.
Feb 3rd, 2023
Who Should Consider Radiofrequency Ablation?

Who Should Consider Radiofrequency Ablation?
Radiofrequency ablation stops pain by targeting the problematic nerves that are sending pain signals to the brain. If you’re struggling with persistent pain, this treatment may be an option for you.
Jan 2nd, 2023
How Does a Trial Spinal Cord Stimulation Work?

How Does a Trial Spinal Cord Stimulation Work?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) commonly treats low back, leg pain, and complex regional pain syndrome. The trial period is an important time to test whether SCS is right for you. Read on to learn more.
Sep 1st, 2022
How Does Neuromodulation Relieve Pain?

How Does Neuromodulation Relieve Pain?
Neuromodulation is a form of pain management therapy that acts directly on nerves that are sending pain signals to the brain. It helps patients with severe chronic pain get relief. Read on to learn more.
Aug 1st, 2022
3 Things You Can Do At Home to Help a Pinched Nerve

3 Things You Can Do At Home to Help a Pinched Nerve
A pinched nerve is painful, and when it strikes, the pain can disrupt your life and cause you to scale back on your activities. Read on to learn some things you can do to treat a pinched nerve on your own.
Jul 1st, 2022
Healthy Habits That Support Your Spine

Healthy Habits That Support Your Spine
Spine health is crucial to your overall health, and fortunately there are things you can do to improve the strength and agility of your spine. Read on to learn about habits that can help prevent and relieve back problems.
Jun 1st, 2022
Is It Just Back Pain or Do You Have Sciatica?

Is It Just Back Pain or Do You Have Sciatica?
Don’t let sciatica pain interfere with your daily activities. With the right treatment, you can say good riddance to sciatica pain and hello to the things you used to enjoy.
May 1st, 2022
What’s Causing Your Arthritis?

What’s Causing Your Arthritis?
Living with arthritis has its challenges, but there are many things you can do to limit its impact on your life. Read on to learn what can cause this condition.
Apr 1st, 2022
Top Tips to Alleviate Your Gout Pain

Top Tips to Alleviate Your Gout Pain

Gout causes intense pain and joint swelling that can stop you in your tracks. Knowing what steps to take when an attack strikes can help you best manage your condition.
Mar 1st, 2022
Effective Interventional Pain Techniques

Effective Interventional Pain Techniques

If you suffer from chronic pain, there’s hope. There are several interventional pain management approaches that can provide effective relief. Read about them here.
Feb 1st, 2022
Is Working From Home a Pain in Your Neck?

Is Working From Home a Pain in Your Neck?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are working from home. Unfortunately, a poor setup can lead to back and neck pain. Read on to learn how you can set up your work area so you can keep your neck and back happy.
Jan 1st, 2022
How Nerve Blocks Can Stop Your Pain

How Nerve Blocks Can Stop Your Pain
A nerve block can temporarily shut off pain signals from damaged or irritated nerves to provide relief from chronic pain. Read on to learn more.
Dec 7th, 2021
Understanding How Radiofrequency Ablation Works

Understanding How Radiofrequency Ablation Works
For many people with chronic pain, radiofrequency ablation can be life-changing. Relief from pain can help you get your life back. It is especially beneficial for chronic neck and back pain conditions. Keep reading to learn more.
Oct 4th, 2021
Relief for Your Pinched Nerves

Relief for Your Pinched Nerves
The pain of a pinched nerve can make it difficult to bend, move, reach, and go about your normal daily activities. When it doesn’t resolve on its own after adequate rest, see a pain management specialist.
Sep 12th, 2021

Cortisone Injections and Joint Pain
Joint pain can make activities most people take for granted difficult, like opening a jar or climbing stairs. If joint pain is affecting your life, treatments like cortisone injections may help you get the relief you need.
Jul 18th, 2021

Recognizing the Signs of Spinal Stenosis
Low back pain causes more disability than any other health problem. When you’re dealing with back pain you need a team that can get to the root of your problem so you can find effective treatment and relief.
Jun 25th, 2021

Can Radiofrequency Ablation Resolve Your Back Pain?
Chronic back pain can stop you in your tracks, preventing you from enjoying a good quality of life. The latest advances in pain management make it possible to achieve relief from back pain, possibly for months at a time. Keep reading to learn more!
May 20th, 2021

Your Treatment Options for Cancer Pain
Cancer can take a tremendous toll on you, and when pain strikes, it can make life even more difficult. Each person needs a personalized treatment plan to effectively manage cancer pain. Pain management specialists can help.
Apr 15th, 2021

Living With Neuropathy and What You Can Do About It
It is possible to live a fulfilled life with neuropathy. Partnering with a pain management specialist is key to getting your pain under control and restoring your quality of life. Keep reading to learn more!
Mar 18th, 2021

Are You a Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator

Chronic pain can have a significant impact on your quality of life. It can interfere with your daily activities and cause you to feel depressed and isolated. There is hope. Treatment options are available to help restore your life. Keep reading to learn mo
Feb 15th, 2021

Remedy Your Sciatica and Prevent It From Returning
If you’ve been sidelined by sciatica and the burning pain it causes, there’s hope for you. Take a moment to learn more about sciatica, including how to alleviate the debilitating pain it causes and how to keep it from recurring.
Jan 24th, 2021

Myths and Facts About Epidural Injections
If you live with chronic pain in your back, hips, or legs, you might benefit from an epidural injection. This minimally invasive procedure can deliver rapid and lasting pain relief. Curious? Read on to find out more.
Dec 28th, 2020