The small joints located at each segment of the spine are referred to as facet joints. If you are experiencing pain related to one or more of these joints, you may benefit from a facet joint injection. Administered with a local anesthetic, facet joint injections may be done for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. It’s a… Continue reading
The management of chronic pain often involves more than one approach to treatment. While many patients experience some degree of relief from pain or anti-inflammatory drugs and go-to remedies like the application of heat or ice, there are times when the spine itself needs more direct attention. If you’ve reached this point, chiropractic care may… Continue reading
Your medial branch nerves supply the facet joints, which are located between each vertebra in your spine. Facet syndrome occurs when one or more of these facet joints are irritated or inflamed. This condition can cause aching in the lower back or in the neck, depending on which joints in the spine are infected. The… Continue reading
Radiofrequencies can be strategically used to manage pain that’s considered chronic (lasting 4-6 months or more). Involving the use of an electrical current generated by a radio wave, radiofrequency treatment heats up the nerve tissue believed to be responsible for a patient’s pain. Doing so decreases the pain signals sent from those nerve to the… Continue reading
If you are experiencing unrelenting back pain that doesn’t respond to other treatment methods such as exercise, medication, and physical therapy, your doctor may suggest injections that target pain and inflammation. Pain relief injections such as epidural injections are an outpatient procedure. How it Works An epidural injection, like its name suggests, targets the epidural… Continue reading
Some type of physical therapy is often recommended to manage pain persistent, or chronic, pain. Patients may benefit from a personalized PT plan that incorporates both active (the patient participates) and passive (done to the patient) techniques, or modules. Such methods may ease discomfort linked to non-specific low back pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, or pain due… Continue reading
Considered to be a conservative and alternative treatment, acupuncture has its roots in China. This treatment method is one of the oldest types of therapy practiced anywhere in the world, and it is considered effective for many different types of conditions and ailments. What Acupuncture Entails Acupuncture involves inserting very thin needles into the skin, targeting… Continue reading
Phantom limb pain occurs after one of your limbs is amputated and you feel sensations as if the limb were still there. These sensations are most intense soon after the amputation and they tend to decrease gradually over time. A pain management doctor can help you to manage your symptoms so that you can work on… Continue reading
One out of every five Americans are living with some type of chronic pain. Defined as pain lasting 3-4 months or more, this type of discomfort often stems from an initial injury, such as a strained muscle. Chronic pain is believed to be the result of damage that has extended to nerves. Managing this type… Continue reading
Pain symptoms felt in the forearm are referred to as radial tunnel syndrome (RTS). With RTS, symptoms often triggered by movement of the affected arm are linked with the radial nerve, one of the three main nerves located in the arm. Initially, treatment often involves rest, modification of activities, and the use of over-the-counter medications… Continue reading
