Chest wall pain is a relatively common occurrence that affects people for a wide variety of reasons. It can feel like anything from a sharp shooting pain that occurs randomly, to a constant dull ache that lingers all the time. Causes of chest wall pain...
Pelvic pain can be very frustrating to deal with. There are many different causes of pelvic pain ranging from urologic to gynecologic concerns. Gastrointestinal disorders, renal colic, endometriosis, and ovarian issues are all potential causes of pelvic pain. Diagnosing pelvic pain can take months and...
Nerve blocks are a treatment for pain management. They are an alternative treatment that allows patients to avoid surgical procedures. Many people suffer from chronic pain, often due to their nerves. Nerve blocks allow the medication to be injected into specific nerves, which can help...
A nerve root is the first part of a nerve that extends directly from the central nervous system. There are two different kinds of nerve roots: cranial and spinal. Cranial nerve roots extend from the nerves closest to the brain stem. Spinal nerve roots extend...
Joint pain is a very common complaint as people age. This pain can range from mild to severe and is typically caused by inflammation. In some cases, joint pain is so severe it prevents people from partaking in normal daily activities. Often, normal medication is...
Many people hear Botox and immediately think of the over plumped faces of people trying to look young. However, there are many different medical uses of Botox that extend far beyond cosmetic purposes. Botox has become much more widely used in the medical community to...
Ankylosing spondylitis is a painful eventual fusion of your spinal vertebrae caused by inflammation. There is no cure for this condition, but certain nerve blockers have been shown to be effective in treating the pain associated with ankylosing spondylitis. These nerve blockers can stop the...
What is Lupus? Lupus is a condition that affects the body’s autoimmune system, causing it to function abnormally. The immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue instead of diseased tissue, as it should. Our immune system works by encountering infection and developing antibodies to...
Multiple sclerosis affects our immune systems, causing it to malfunction and attack our own healthy tissue. This condition specifically attacks the central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord degenerate and are no longer protected and cannot communicate with the body. Multiple sclerosis cannot be...
Phantom pain has not always been considered a real condition in the medical field. It has taken years of research to understand where the pain comes from and how to treat it when there is no apparent wound. It is now recognized as a real...
