Facet blocks are a medical procedure that can be used as a diagnostic tool or as a treatment tool. Facet blocks derive their name from the part of the body they are used on. All people have facet joints in their spine. These joints enable...
Chronic back pain is a common complaint but managing back pain can be a challenge, both mentally and physically. While some people may only experience a dull ache, others may suffer from more severe symptoms, such as arthritis, pain radiating to the leg, or pain...
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...
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...