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15 Nov Thoracic Epidural Injections Can Decrease Spondylolisthesis Pain

Posted at 11:12h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Epidural injections are commonly thought of as pain medications for women in labor. But, they can also be used for several conditions that cause nerve pain. Thoracic epidural injections can be used to treat spondylolisthesis pain, and are extremely effective at reducing discomfort. What is a...

12 Nov Joint Pain

Posted at 04:53h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Regenerative Medicine, Treatments

Joint pain is a common complaint as people age. It is a relatively common occurrence, especially as medicine has allowed people to live longer. Joint pain has a wide variety of causes and can affect a person mildly, or make it so the person can...

08 Nov Dr. John Prunskis Meets with Top White House Adviser

Posted at 03:04h in News

[caption id="attachment_4267" align="aligncenter" width="406"] John V. Prunskis, MD at the White House November 4, 2019[/caption] Dr. John V. Prunskis, co-founder and co-Medical Director of the Illinois Pain Institute, Presidential Appointee U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Pain Management Best Practices Task Force (Pain Task...

22 Oct The Opioid Crisis

Posted at 11:23h in Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Lifestyle, Opioids

The opioid crisis is one of the most pressing issues of our time. With more than 130 people dying every day from overdosing on opioids, it is now at the forefront of political talks. Opioid abuse has destroyed many lives and families. What was once...

21 Oct Chronic Pain Diagnosis

Posted at 11:20h in Illinois Pain Institute

When any pain that has lasted more than 3 months, it is defined as chronic pain. The first and critical step in treating chronic pain is accurate diagnosis. Your pain doctor will review your medical history and perform a physical examination. S/he will discuss your concerns and...

18 Oct Benefits of Spinal Injections

Posted at 11:13h in Illinois Pain Institute

A spinal injection usually involves injecting a local anesthetic and corticosteroid into one or more levels of the cervical or lumbar spine. The local anesthetic provides immediate, short-term pain relief. The corticosteroid is a powerful anti-inflammatory drug that slowly takes effect and provides long-term pain...

18 Oct Chest Wall Pain

Posted at 10:37h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

Chest wall pain is a relatively common occurrence that affects people for a wide variety of reasons. It can feel like anything from a sharp shooting pain that occurs randomly, to a constant dull ache that lingers all the time. Causes of chest wall pain...

17 Oct Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection

Posted at 11:11h in Illinois Pain Institute

A lumbar epidural steroid injection is a procedure that can relieve low back pain, that may or may not be radiating down the leg. A lumbar epidural spinal injection is recommended to– reduce nerve inflammation and pain aid healing get important diagnostic information, such as...

15 Oct Treating Pelvic Pain

Posted at 10:36h in Avoid Surgery, Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

Pelvic pain can be very frustrating to deal with. There are many different causes of pelvic pain ranging from urologic to gynecologic concerns. Gastrointestinal disorders, renal colic, endometriosis, and ovarian issues are all potential causes of pelvic pain. Diagnosing pelvic pain can take months and...

11 Oct Nerve Block Complications

Posted at 10:47h in Conditions, Illinois Pain Institute, Treatments

Nerve blocks are a treatment for pain management. They are an alternative treatment that allows patients to avoid surgical procedures. Many people suffer from chronic pain, often due to their nerves. Nerve blocks allow the medication to be injected into specific nerves, which can help...

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