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...
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...
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...
Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common things an American family doctor will see in their clinics, but it is also one of the most frustrating. Chronic lower back pain isn’t like many medical conditions with a quick an easy treatment that...
As the U.S. continues to battle a relentless opioid epidemic, new research out of The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus adds more fuel to the notion that opioids aren’t just addictive and ineffective when it comes to pain management – they’re also...
Shoulder pain is a frequent problem for athletes and non-athletes alike. Common causes include sports injuries such as those from tennis, swimming, and weightlifting, as well as more general injuries from things like gardening, reaching for items on high shelves, and cleaning your house. Some...
Being diagnosed with a condition or disorder can be overwhelming but once your physician or specialist delivers the news that surgery should be considered as an option, it can be frustrating, overwhelming, and scary at the same time. Although spinal surgery is a big decision,...
Most, if not every person, have experienced heel pain at some point in our lives. The pain often stems from the area just beneath the heel bone (plantar fasciitis) or behind it (where the Achilles tendon and the heel bone meet).Thankfully, heel pain is not...
For patients coping with chronic pain, there may be hope for relief in the burgeoning practice of spinal cord stimulation (SCS). Jeff Gudin, MD, et al. outlined the basics of SCS for Pain Medicine News, showing that SCS is a good option for patients who...
