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...
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...
One of the main benefits of visiting a pain specialist is the unique array of tools they have to help patients suffering from pain. Many patients who are experiencing chronic pain suffer for months or years. They go to a doctor after doctor, specialist after...
When you hurt yourself, you feel pain. If you have ever wondered why you feel that pain, it is because pain is a signal that your body has been damaged in some way or something is not right. However, not all pain is the same. Acute...
Phantom pain occurs when someone who has undergone an amputation begins feeling pain coming from a body part that is no longer there. Amputation on its own is difficult as it takes a very heavy physical and mental toll on the patient. When phantom pain...
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a very common condition that affects many people in the United States. Ergonomic disorders are some of the fastest-growing work-related illnesses. It is no surprise considering how much people work on their computers every day. The carpal tunnel is the passageway in...
Selective nerve root blocks are procedures that exist to help combat chronic pain. They consist of an injection of anesthetic along a specific nerve root. Most patients who undergo selective nerve root blocks have tried a plethora of other treatments without any success. While selective...
Epidural injections are a form of pain management used by many pain management specialist offices. Epidural injections are given in the spine and typically consist of some type of steroid to help with the pain. During epidural injections, the skin is typically numbed with lidocaine,...
Everyone will experience abdominal pain at least once in their lives. Whether it comes from having the stomach flu or eating something bad, we all know the feeling. Abdominal pain often comes with nausea, and some cramping, and typically makes us reach for pain relief...
Choosing a doctor can feel like a daunting task, especially when you are looking for a specialist. While there are plenty of doctors around, sometimes it can be challenging to find a doctor you truly connect with and fully trust. This can be even more...
