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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...

28 Jul Causes Of Disk Herniation

Posted at 09:06h in Avoid Surgery, Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Disk herniation is unfortunately a common occurrence as people age. The spinal column is one of the most important parts of the body since it houses and protects the spinal cord. Vertebrae are the bones that make up the spinal column. Between each of these...

20 Jul Percutaneous Discectomy for Herniated Discs

Posted at 01:27h in Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Lifestyle, Regenerative Medicine

Percutaneous discectomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to help those suffering from a herniated disc. Herniated discs are a very common cause of spinal pain and occur when there is a problem with the rubbery cushioning between spinal bones. As people age, this cushioning...

26 Jun Selective Nerve Root Blocks for Spinal Pain

Posted at 07:40h in Avoid Surgery, Blog, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Back pain is one of the most debilitating forms of pain. It is difficult to understand back pain until you have personally experienced it. Many people who experience severe back pain not only miss work, but they literally cannot get out of bed. They begin...

23 Jun Joint Injections as a Surgical Alternative

Posted at 02:34h in Avoid Surgery, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Chronic pain is a very common condition that affects many people in the United States. It is debilitating and can lead people to miss work, become depressed and hopeless, and overall decrease a person’s quality of life. There are a variety of different treatments for...

19 Jun Intrathecal Pump Therapy for Pain

Posted at 06:25h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

It seems everyone knows someone who has had cancer or has had cancer first hand nowadays. As people begin to live longer and succumb less to communicable diseases, cancer is becoming more prevalent. While many people who develop cancer do not experience a significant amount...

06 May When to see a back pain doctor?

Posted at 11:13h in Illinois Pain Institute, News, Regenerative Medicine

Back pain is a common complaint. In many cases, back pain may heal on its own. However, sometimes the back pain becomes chronic and debilitating. This is usually a sign of a more serious underlying injury or condition. It is important to know when to...

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 Why is a Pain Specialist a Better Choice than Primary Care for Pain Management?

Posted at 11:44h in Illinois Pain Institute, News, Regenerative Medicine

If you suffer from chronic pain, you’ve probably seen a doctor and started treatment with your primary care doctor. Many patients feel very comfortable with the primary care doctor and prefer to receive all treatment there. But even your primary care physician will refer you to...

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...