Conditions

22 Jan Pain Doctors for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Posted at 11:26h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Lifestyle, Treatments

There are medical specialists for just about every part of the body, and just about every ailment that can exist in the body. Therefore, it makes sense that pain specialists exist to help people suffering from a wide range of painful symptoms. Pain doctors have...

14 Jan Coping With Chronic Back Pain

Posted at 10:14h in Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. People of all ages, genders, races, and socio-economic levels can fall victim to debilitating chronic back pain. In fact, chronic back pain is one of the leading causes of work-loss days. ...

10 Jan Lumbar Epidural Blocks May Alleviate Cauda Equina Pain

Posted at 10:13h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Lower back pain can be extremely uncomfortable and limit your daily routine. Nerve blocks have been used to treat pain caused by damaged or inflamed nerves. Lumbar epidural blocks can be used to stop lower back pain and relieve the symptoms of cauda equina. These...

30 Dec Hypogastric Plexus Blocks Can Help Women With Endometriosis Pain

Posted at 10:02h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Endometriosis is a very painful condition that women can develop during their reproductive years. The lining of the uterus begins to grow and shed outside of its natural location, leading to chronic pelvic pain and cramping that can worsen during menstruation. Occasionally, the pain will...

16 Dec What Is Intrathecal Pump Therapy?

Posted at 13:13h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Cancer is a disease that affects many people around the world. It can be a daunting and scary process to learn about a cancer diagnosis. While cancer on its own is a difficult disease to accept, cancer pain only adds to the difficulty. Fortunately, there...

27 Nov Chronic Migraines Could be Treated with Stem Cell Therapy

Posted at 12:40h in Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Stem cell therapy is being considered as a treatment for a wide variety of conditions. Chronic migraines can be especially challenging to treat because the causes can widely vary. Stem cells are now being researched as a treatment method for chronic migraines that have stopped...

21 Nov Intercostal Nerve Blocks Can Help Patients with Shingles Pain

Posted at 10:18h in Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Lifestyle, Treatments

Shingles is a condition that can develop after an individual has contracted chickenpox. It is similar to chickenpox but can be more devastating because it affects older individuals and the nervous system. It can lead to chronic pain even after it has been treated because...

19 Nov Joint Injections Can Treat Hip Bursitis Pain

Posted at 12:31h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

Hip bursitis can be a common cause of pain for older individuals as the joints begin to weaken. Medications and physical therapy can stop being effective at treating the pain over time. Steroid injections to the bursa of the hip can treat this joint pain. What...

15 Nov Thoracic Epidural Injections Can Decrease Spondylolisthesis Pain

Posted at 11:12h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Epidural injections are commonly thought of as pain medications for women in labor. But, they can also be used for several conditions that cause nerve pain. Thoracic epidural injections can be used to treat spondylolisthesis pain, and are extremely effective at reducing discomfort. What is a...

12 Nov Joint Pain

Posted at 04:53h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Joint pain is a common complaint as people age. It is a relatively common occurrence, especially as medicine has allowed people to live longer. Joint pain has a wide variety of causes and can affect a person mildly, or make it so the person can...