Illinois Pain Institute

11 Sep Top Causes of Headaches

Posted at 06:31h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

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....

03 Sep Diagnosing Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Posted at 01:00h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine

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,...

01 Sep Lower Back Pain 101

Posted at 04:50h in Blog, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Lower back pain affects 31 million people in the United States each year. In addition to greatly diminishing a person’s quality of life, lower back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. It is a major cause of workdays missed and is the second...

28 Aug What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?

Posted at 06:41h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

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,...

25 Aug Pain Management in the Era of COVID-19

Posted at 03:17h in Blog, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

COVID-19, a respiratory disease, has swept the entire world as the most recent pandemic. In addition to being highly contagious, it can severely affect certain populations, even leading to death. COVID-19 is a difficult disease because some people who are infected show no signs at...

20 Aug Is Spinal Cord Stimulation Dangerous?

Posted at 07:01h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

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...

17 Aug Best Treatments For Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted at 04:28h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

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....

14 Aug Understanding Musculoskeletal Pain

Posted at 08:12h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

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....

03 Aug How Is Disk Herniation Diagnosed?

Posted at 11:51h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Lifestyle, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

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...

31 Jul Complications Associated With Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Posted at 10:40h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common condition that affects a wide variety of people. It is caused by compression of the median nerve. Ultimately, carpal tunnel syndrome results in weakness, numbness, or tingling in the hand. Compression of the median nerve is usually caused by...