Many people suffer from headaches at some point throughout the year. For some people, their headaches are caused by allergies, for others, it may be stress, and others may be due to hormonal changes. Regardless of the cause, headaches are a major medical problem affecting...
Herniated discs are very common, especially as people age. Each spinal disc acts as a shock absorber for the spine. When people are young, these discs are made up primarily of water. However, as people age, the discs begin to dehydrate which can leave them...
Epidural injections have been around for decades. Many people associate the term “epidural” with pregnancy. Women often have the option of choosing to have an epidural which helps to block out labor pains. This makes the process of birthing a child much more comfortable and...
Pain doctors in Chicago have become much more prevalent in the last decade, opening clinics solely dedicated to pain management. Many people do not understand the need for pain management clinics until they are stuck in the position of determining how to best treat the...
Pain management has become highly effective in the last decade. Interventional pain treatments offer a safer and efficient option for chronic pain management. Here are 6 excellent benefits of using interventional pain treatments. Address Pain at the Source Interventional pain treatments work at the source of pain to...
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....
Epidural injections are one of the ways pain management specialists help mitigate the pain of their patients' experience. While side effects are rare, there are risks that come with any medical procedure, including epidural injections. As a result, it is important to take the appropriate...
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,...
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...
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,...