Herniated discs are very common, especially as people age. Each spinal disc acts as a shock absorber for the spine. When people are young, these discs are made up primarily of water. However, as people age, the discs begin to dehydrate which can leave them...
Pain doctors in Chicago have become much more prevalent in the last decade, opening clinics solely dedicated to pain management. Many people do not understand the need for pain management clinics until they are stuck in the position of determining how to best treat the...
Headaches are a very common occurrence. Almost all people will experience a headache at least once in their lives. Headaches can range from dull and constant to sharp and shooting pain. Some people get headaches so bad they end up missing work or social functions....
Epidural injections are one of the ways pain management specialists help mitigate the pain of their patients' experience. While side effects are rare, there are risks that come with any medical procedure, including epidural injections. As a result, it is important to take the appropriate...
Complex regional pain syndrome is a very rare condition that is not well understood. It typically causes severe pain in a person’s extremities and occurs after an injury or surgery. Most patients find treatment works best when it is started early. When the treatment works,...
Ankylosing spondylitis is an inflammatory condition that can cause damage to the spinal bones over time. The condition can cause a significant amount of pain for suffering patients and can thus diminish their quality of life. Unfortunately, there is no cure for ankylosing spondylitis. However,...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for a trip to the doctor’s office. This is particularly true of those who are older in age. Over time, the spine takes a lot of wear and tear throughout a person’s life. The joints begin...
Carpal tunnel syndrome occurs when a person experiences numbness in the first four fingers. This usually occurs when the nerve that supplies feeling to these fingers is compressed. This is often caused by repetitive motions that put the hands and wrists in an unusual position....
Musculoskeletal pain affects a person’s muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones. There is a wide variety of causes of musculoskeletal pain and it can affect any part of the body. Pain may be caused due to injury, trauma, or normal wear and tear to the area....
Disk herniation is a common occurrence amongst people in the United States. Some people may experience a slipped disk with little to no pain. However, those people who experience pain from a slipped disk generally experience a significant amount of pain. These people may miss...