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12 Jan Radiofrequency Lesioning at Pain Clinics

Posted at 13:58h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

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...

07 Jan All About Percutaneous Discectomy

Posted at 10:12h in Blog, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management, Treatments

If you’ve struggled with chronic back pain then it’s in your best interest to connect with a back specialist. One of the many treatments that you may be offered is a percutaneous discectomy (PD). Thanks to modern research, more and more minimally invasive treatments are being...

04 Jan What Makes Cancer Painful?

Posted at 03:00h in Blog, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management, Treatments

Cancer is a unique disease that is very unique to each individual. Some people who have cancer can tell early on, while others reach Stage 4 cancer before they notice something is wrong. Some people have extreme pain due to cancer while others feel no...

26 Dec The Importance Of Pain Management Specialists

Posted at 08:40h in Blog, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management

Pain is a unique symptom because we all experience pain differently. In addition, there are a lot of factors that contribute to the pain from physical or psychological. True pain management requires expertise and lots of experience. It also tends to require a lot of...

23 Dec Using Facet Blocks for Pain Management – Find a Pain Management Specialist

Posted at 14:09h in Avoid Surgery, Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management

People with chronic pain can find relief through the use of many different treatments. One such treatment is known as a facet joint block, or simply a facet block, a treatment that provides an alternative to more invasive treatments such as surgery. A pain management specialist...

17 Dec Epidural Injections for Pain Management

Posted at 09:00h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management, Treatments

Epidural injections, also known as epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a fairly common treatment for people who struggle with pain in their lower body, including the legs and lower back. Epidural injections have been used by medical professionals for pain management treatment Chicago for many...

14 Dec Discogram / Discography Treatments at Chicago Pain Clinic

Posted at 09:15h in Avoid Surgery, Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management

If you’re interested in seeking treatment at a Chicago pain clinic, you may be surprised to learn about the sheer number of treatments available. However, some treatments like discography are unfamiliar. A discogram treatment, or discography, makes use of imaging techniques to help pain doctors figure...

11 Dec 3 Tips to Delay Diabetic Neuropathy

Posted at 19:41h in Blog

Neuropathy is a condition that affects nerves and causes pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness. There can be several factors responsible for this condition. However, the leading cause is diabetes. Also known as diabetic peripheral neuropathy, the condition often affects the nerves in the legs...

11 Dec Chiropractic Care As a Treatment for Pain

Posted at 10:32h in Avoid Surgery, Blog, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management

Many of the pain management clinics in Chicago offer chiropractic care as a treatment for pain. While several decades ago people were unsure of chiropractic care as a regular treatment, science has now caught up and recognizes chiropractic treatments as one of the best forms...

09 Dec Using Radiofrequency Lesioning to Treat Pain

Posted at 12:01h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, pain management, Treatments

Despite the mouthful of a name, radiofrequency (RF) lesioning is a fairly simple concept to understand. RF lesioning is a useful tool that involves the lesioning or disruption of certain nerve cells. In doing this, RF lesioning blocks pain signals from being sent. This can...