Carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition during which some of the nerves and fibers in the wrist become inflamed. Carpal tunnel can make it very difficult to perform simple daily activities such as typing, writing, and holding things. Because of this, carpal tunnel can negatively impact...
Even at a Chicago pain management center, they are finding both doctors and patients affected by the increase in overdoses related to COVID-19. Overdoses have been increasing steadily over the last decade, however, since the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people have been experiencing overdoses...
If you are a breastfeeding woman in need of anesthesia, it is normal to be concerned about the impact of anesthetic medicine. Anesthetic drugs are quite powerful and it’s important to remain aware of the risks of using any medicine when you are breastfeeding. Fortunately, recent...
Minimally invasive procedures, such as spinal cord stimulation, are becoming increasingly popular. As medical research continues to evolve and people are able to receive helpful treatments without the need for surgery, these treatments are providing a promising avenue to good health and pain-free living. A spinal...
What Is Vertiflex Superion? The Vertiflex procedure is patented and clinically proven, aiming to provide patients with high-quality relief without the need for constant maintenance or unpleasant procedures. It is developed for people struggling with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). The device itself is a small alloy spacer...
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition. If left unchecked, it can cause your vertebrae to fuse together. This can limit your range of motion, hunch your posture forward and lead to pain and discomfort. In serious cases where spondylitis affects the rib cage, it can...
People struggling with chronic pain often struggle to find reliable treatments. Pain management doctors are now offering sympathetic nerve blocks - a relatively new procedure that can help people with chronic pain to manage their illness without the trouble of invasive treatments. This article explores the...
Herniated discs are one of the most common causes of chronic back pain. As intervertebral discs wear out due to age, overuse or injury, the outer layer may weaken, allowing the contents of the disc to leak out. This leaking material can pinch a nerve...
Pain management doctors offer a number of treatments for patients interested in receiving minimally invasive pain relief. One such treatment is the selective nerve root block (SNRB) injection. These injections help to relieve pain caused by inflamed nerves in the spinal column. This article explains how...
There are a number of pain clinics in Chicago that offer minimally-invasive treatments such as radiofrequency lesioning (RL). These treatments help people who struggle with chronic pain and want to avoid the challenges associated with surgery and other invasive treatments. However, many of these therapies can...
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