Multiple sclerosis affects our immune systems, causing it to malfunction and attack our own healthy tissue. This condition specifically attacks the central nervous system. The brain and spinal cord degenerate and are no longer protected and cannot communicate with the body. Multiple sclerosis cannot be...
Phantom pain has not always been considered a real condition in the medical field. It has taken years of research to understand where the pain comes from and how to treat it when there is no apparent wound. It is now recognized as a real...
Many people suffer from chronic pain and it greatly affects their quality of life. As people live longer and longer, their bodies tend to take more wear and tear. One of the most common causes of pain amongst aging adults is neck and back pain. ...
Herniated disks can be a major cause of debilitating back pain. There are small disks that lie between the vertebrae to help cushion the spine. As people age, wear and tear become more apparent on the body. Herniated disks are often a result of aging...
Lower back pain is an extremely common complaint among American’s, especially in older patients. It can be difficult to diagnose because so many small injuries can cause lower back pain. Damage to a spinal disc or nerve could be the cause of your lower back...
Complex regional pain syndrome is a chronic pain condition that can affect any limb in the body after an injury. It is a persistent pain that patients have trouble managing with traditional pain medications. Intrathecal pumps are able to deliver medications to the source of...
Trigeminal neuralgia can make even the smallest facial movements painful. Smiling, talking, and sleeping can all cause chronic, unbearable pain in many patients with trigeminal neuralgia. This disorder affects the facial nerves that supply sensation to our face, neck, and scalps. Radiofrequency lesioning may be...
Sometimes sciatica symptoms can be confused with general lower back pain, but the cause is more complicated. Sciatica pain is caused by damage to the sciatic nerve from a slipped or torn spinal disc. It can cause pain while sitting, walking, and running, severely limiting...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) can be a diagnostic challenge. There is no definitive test to prove RA. In addition, there are other conditions that present with the same symptoms. If your doctor suspects that you have rheumatoid arthritis, they must have to first rule out other diseases...
If you have heard of the term ‘nociceptive pain’, you may be wondering what it is. Pain can come in different forms and affect different parts of the body. There are 6 main types of pain – Nociceptive Visceral Neuropathic Psychogenic Idiopathic Patients feel nociceptive pain in...