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. ...
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...
Whiplash is an incredibly painful injury to the neck that occurs during a sudden trauma. This could be caused by a crash, major fall, or collision that jerks your body and head in different directions. This opposite motion can tear or strain muscles in the...
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...
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...
SCS or Spinal Cord Stimulation is a minimally invasive, chronic pain relief treatment option. It is usually provided when more conservative pain treatment options haven’t been able to relieve a person’s chronic pain. SCS procedure requires an outpatient procedure in which a small device is inserted...
The term pinched nerve refers to compression of a nerve, usually by soft tissue, bone, or a herniated disc. The affected nerves may be peripheral (nerves that branch out of the spinal cord and spread throughout the body), or nerves that are part of the...
Cancer is a disease that affects many people around the world. It can be a daunting and scary process to learn about a cancer diagnosis. While cancer on its own is a difficult disease to accept, cancer pain only adds to the difficulty. Fortunately, there...