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Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Safe for Pain Relief?

2024-10-20T09:47:16-04:00October 21st, 2024|Categories: Blog, Pain Management|

Chronic pain can significantly impact the quality of life, making daily activities a challenge. For those who have tried various treatments without success, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) might offer a glimmer of hope. This advanced therapy uses electrical impulses to modify pain signals before they reach the brain, providing relief for many individuals suffering from [...]

What to Expect from a Selective Nerve Root Block

2024-09-25T00:14:10-04:00September 25th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life, from daily activities to overall quality of life. When back or neck pain becomes unbearable, and other treatments have not worked, doctors may recommend a selective nerve root block (SNRB). This procedure is designed to target specific nerve roots in the spine, providing both relief and [...]

How Long Do Trigger Injections Provide Relief?

2024-08-06T03:23:43-04:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Experiencing muscle pain can be debilitating, affecting daily life and hindering simple activities. For those suffering from chronic muscle pain, trigger point injections offer a beacon of hope. But how long do these injections provide relief? To comprehend their efficacy and duration, it is essential to understand what trigger point [...]

The Effectiveness of Radio Frequency Ablation

2024-07-09T06:23:16-04:00July 9th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Chronic pain affects millions of people around the world, hindering their quality of life and causing immense physical and emotional distress. Addressing this issue is crucial, and fortunately, medical science has made remarkable advancements in pain management techniques. One such groundbreaking treatment option is Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA). Let’s explore the effectiveness of RFA and [...]

How Safe Are Spinal Cord Stimulators for Long-Term Use?

2024-06-03T03:06:31-04:00June 3rd, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Imagine suffering from chronic pain that affects your everyday life. Tasks that were once simple and enjoyable become excruciatingly painful. Spinal cord stimulators offer hope to individuals suffering from chronic pain by providing relief and improving quality of life. However, when it comes to long-term use, questions arise regarding the safety and effectiveness of these [...]

What to Avoid After a Facet Joint Injection

2024-05-17T02:24:58-04:00May 17th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Facet joint injections are a common treatment option for individuals suffering from chronic back and neck pain. This minimally invasive procedure involves injecting a combination of numbing medication and anti-inflammatory drugs directly into the facet joints, which are the small joints located between the vertebrae in the spine. While facet joint injections can provide significant [...]

The Impact of Spinal Stenosis on Everyday Activities

2024-04-04T22:48:59-04:00April 4th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Spinal stenosis is a common condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the spaces within the spine narrow, putting pressure on the nerves and causing pain, numbness, and weakness. This debilitating condition can have a profound impact on a person’s everyday activities, ranging from simple tasks like walking and bending to more [...]

Activities to Enjoy with a Spinal Cord Stimulator

2024-03-15T14:43:55-04:00March 15th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Living with chronic pain can significantly impact one’s quality of life. However, advances in medical technology, such as spinal cord stimulators, are bringing hope to those suffering from debilitating conditions. A spinal cord stimulator is a small device that is implanted near the spine to send electric pulses to the [...]

How Your Sleeping Position Can Ease Back Pain

2024-02-25T23:15:17-05:00February 25th, 2024|Categories: Blog|

For millions of people, a peaceful night’s sleep can feel like an unattainable luxury, especially when back pain becomes a ubiquitous companion. The truth is, the way you sleep could be making a world of difference – for better or worse – when it comes to managing that incessant ache in your lower or upper [...]

Understanding How Epidural Injections Provide Lasting Relief

2024-01-03T05:42:15-05:00January 3rd, 2024|Categories: Blog|

Are you experiencing chronic pain in your neck, arms, back or legs? Does the thought of undergoing surgery make you anxious? If so, then epidural injections may be a viable option for you. This non-surgical procedure is often recommended by doctors to help alleviate pain and discomfort caused by various conditions such as herniated discs, [...]

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