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,...
Many people throughout the United States suffer from back pain. Back pain is very common as people get older, and typically results from the wear and tear the back goes through as people age. One of the reasons back pain is so difficult to treat...
There are a variety of different nerve blocks that exist to help manage pain. One of these nerve blocks is a sympathetic nerve block. These blocks are focused on addressing pain caused by sympathetic nerves, which run in front of the spinal canal as opposed...
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...
Close to 50 million surgeries are performed every year in the United States. As the population continues to grow every year, and live longer every year, it seems the amount of surgeries continues to rise. However, surgery comes with a host of potential complications, risks,...
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...
Chronic back pain is a debilitating condition that can greatly affect a person’s quality of life. Most people will experience back pain at least once in their lives, especially as they age. Back pain can have a lot of different causes. It may be caused...
Phantom pain is a very real symptom and can occur after a person has had a limb amputated. Undergoing an amputation of any limb, whether planned or due to an accident, is a life-changing experience. As a result, many people go through a period shortly...
There are medical specialists for just about every part of the body, and just about every ailment that can exist in the body. Therefore, it makes sense that pain specialists exist to help people suffering from a wide range of painful symptoms. Pain doctors have...
Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. People of all ages, genders, races, and socio-economic levels can fall victim to debilitating chronic back pain. In fact, chronic back pain is one of the leading causes of work-loss days. ...