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28 Jul Causes Of Disk Herniation

Posted at 09:06h in Avoid Surgery, Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Disk herniation is unfortunately a common occurrence as people age. The spinal column is one of the most important parts of the body since it houses and protects the spinal cord. Vertebrae are the bones that make up the spinal column. Between each of these...

24 Jul Why You Should Consider Sympathetic Nerve Blocks

Posted at 06:19h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Lifestyle, Treatments

The sympathetic nerve chain in your body controls involuntary functions in the body. This network of nerves controls functions such as opening and narrowing of the blood vessels as an example. Unfortunately, these nerves can give off painful impulses as well. When a patient feels...

20 Jul Percutaneous Discectomy for Herniated Discs

Posted at 01:27h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Lifestyle, Regenerative Medicine

Percutaneous discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to help those suffering from a herniated disc. Herniated discs are a very common cause of spinal pain and occur when there is a problem with the rubbery cushioning between spinal bones. As people age, this cushioning...

17 Jul Candidates for Facet Blocks

Posted at 10:37h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

Facet blocks are a medical procedure that can be used as a diagnostic tool or as a treatment tool. Facet blocks derive their name from the part of the body they are used on. All people have facet joints in their spine. These joints enable...

14 Jul Epidural Steroid Injections to treat Back Pain

Posted at 16:23h in Blog

Chronic back pain is a common complaint but managing back pain can be a challenge, both mentally and physically. While some people may only experience a dull ache, others may suffer from more severe symptoms, such as arthritis, pain radiating to the leg, or pain...

26 Jun Selective Nerve Root Blocks for Spinal Pain

Posted at 07:40h in Avoid Surgery, Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Back pain is one of the most debilitating forms of pain. It is difficult to understand back pain until you have personally experienced it. Many people who experience severe back pain not only miss work, but they literally cannot get out of bed. They begin...