Virtual doctor appointments aren’t new, but neither have they been widely used — until now. COVID-19 has caused an uptick in telemedicine to slow the virus’s spread, but it’s not just for those with coronavirus. Here’s how it works for pain management, too
Is arthritis inevitable as you age? Can it be prevented? Treated? What happens if you get it in your shoulders? Is that different? Here’s what you need to know.
If you have constant pain that won’t respond to traditional treatments, you may have complex regional pain syndrome or post-surgical pain, a debilitating condition. But there’s new hope in dorsal root ganglion stimulation. Here’s what you need to know.
Everyone experiences pain — and it’s actually a good thing when it protects you or warns you about danger. But if you have untreatable chronic pain, it does more harm than good. Can you get rid of it with platelet-rich plasma (PR) therapy? Read on to learn
Your neck has seven bones, eight pairs of nerve roots, and countless ways to trigger pain. Cervical radiculopathy describes the various conditions that can stem from your neck nerves. Here’s how to recognize them.
Does a simple sneeze send an electric shock of pain from your lower back down your leg? That’s sciatica. It hurts when you sit, sneeze, cough, and use the restroom, but it doesn’t have to hurt forever. Here’s how to stop sciatica pain.
Aches and pains are a part of life. Whether you’re a parent chasing kids, a weekend warrior, or an aging adult, a sore knee now and then doesn’t surprise you. But if the pain won’t go away and seems to get worse, it could be osteoarthritis.
Back pain can stem from a simple sore muscle to a serious injury or disease. When you feel it in your lower back and it extends down your leg, it might be spinal stenosis with neurogenic claudication.
You know exercise is essential for your overall health, but when you have arthritis, it’s hard to push past the pain and get moving. Ironically, though, exercise may be one of the most effective ways to relieve your arthritis pain. Learn more here.
You might think you don’t need to seek a medical evaluation after a car wreck because you “feel fine.” Find out a few reasons why this is a mistake and why you should head directly to a doctor’s office after such an incident.
Pain after neck or back surgery can be a sign of a condition called post-laminectomy pain syndrome. You can get real relief from your pain without having to resort to narcotics.
Rhizotomy, also called radiofrequency denervation or RFA, is a relatively new procedure that, for the right patients, can significantly alleviate chronic neck and back pain. Are you a candidate?
If you miss out on favorite activities due to chronic back pain, you already know that conservative therapies often fail to alleviate your pain. When you’ve had enough and you want relief, we have effective options like spinal cord stimulation.
