Joint pain is a very common complaint as people age. This pain can range from mild to severe and is typically caused by inflammation. In some cases, joint pain is so severe it prevents people from partaking in normal daily activities. Often, normal medication is...
Many people hear Botox and immediately think of the over plumped faces of people trying to look young. However, there are many different medical uses of Botox that extend far beyond cosmetic purposes. Botox has become much more widely used in the medical community to...
Ankylosing spondylitis is a painful eventual fusion of your spinal vertebrae caused by inflammation. There is no cure for this condition, but certain nerve blockers have been shown to be effective in treating the pain associated with ankylosing spondylitis. These nerve blockers can stop the...
Chicago, IL— 09/25/2019 — In the October 2019 issue of the Chicago magazine, Dr. John V. Prunskis was chosen for the tenth time as Top Pain Doctor in the Chicago area. “This is truly a team award. You all make the Illinois Pain Institute and The Regenerative...
What is Lupus? Lupus is a condition that affects the body’s autoimmune system, causing it to function abnormally. The immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue instead of diseased tissue, as it should. Our immune system works by encountering infection and developing antibodies to...
Multiple sclerosis affects our immune systems, causing it to malfunction and attack our own healthy tissue. This condition specifically attacks the central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord degenerate and are no longer protected and cannot communicate with the body. Multiple sclerosis cannot be...
Phantom pain has not always been considered a real condition in the medical field. It has taken years of research to understand where the pain comes from and how to treat it when there is no apparent wound. It is now recognized as a real...
Many people suffer from chronic pain and it greatly affects their quality of life. As people live longer and longer, their bodies tend to take more wear and tear. One of the most common causes of pain amongst aging adults is neck and back pain. ...
Herniated disks can be a major cause of debilitating back pain. There are small disks that lie between the vertebrae to help cushion the spine. As people age, wear and tear become more apparent on the body. Herniated disks are often a result of aging...
Lower back pain is an extremely common complaint among American’s, especially in older patients. It can be difficult to diagnose because so many small injuries can cause lower back pain. Damage to a spinal disc or nerve could be the cause of your lower back...
