Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons we miss work and other activities that are important to us. It is a painful and frustrating experience. At any given time, 31 million Americans suffer from it. Commonwealth Spine and Pain treats countless patients each year with a variety of treatments for lower back [...]
Nerve compression also known as a “pinched nerve” occurs when excess pressure is applied to an area of the body and the nerve’s function is impaired. Nerves extend from your brain and spinal cord, sending important messages throughout your body. If you have a pinched nerve your body may send you warning signals such as [...]
Commonwealth Spine and Pain Specialists welcomes Nurse Practitioner Rhonda Chambers to the team. She chose the Family Nurse Practitioner specialty to provide care to all types of individuals with all kinds of needs across the lifespan from birth to geriatrics. Rhonda is excited to be part of the team. Ms. Chamber’s Education A 1991 graduate [...]
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition similar to arthritis but is not considered a form of arthritis. This condition causes widespread pain, fatigue, tenderness and other conditions such as cognitive, memory, digestive problems. At Commonwealth Spine & Pain, we take fibromyalgia pain seriously and work with each individual patient to help them [...]
Everything You Need To Know Over-the-counter pain medicine can help alleviate pain or lessen a fever before seeing a doctor. You can get these medicines from licensed chemists or pharmacies without a doctor's prescription. There are two types of OTC pain medicine, which are acetaminophen (Tylenol) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen, naproxen, [...]
It's not unusual for orthopedic patients to experience pain stemming from the irritation of sensitive nerve roots, especially those located within or around the spine. The type of discomfort often experienced is known as radiculopathy, referring to pain originating in one location that's felt in another place. E.g., sciatic nerve pain felt in the buttocks, [...]
Have you been diagnosed with sciatica? Lower-body nerve pain can be acute, but relief is in sight! Learning more about sciatica and understanding your sciatica treatment options is your starting point down the road to recovery. Commonwealth Spine and Pain Management offers a brief guide to this mild-to-severe painful lumbar nerve inflammation below. What is [...]
One of the leading causes of disability in the U.S. is arthritis, affecting more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children. It is a highly complex disease with multiple symptoms that make finding relief difficult. While there is no one size fits all cure for arthritis, it is possible to manage the symptoms of arthritis [...]
Inflammation is something that every person will experience multiple times in their life. Whether you are an athlete who has suffered a sports-related injury, or you are just a person who tweaked their back while lifting heavy boxes when you moved last month, there is no doubt that you have felt the impact of inflammation. [...]
A herniated disc is also referred to as a slipped or ruptured disc. It is a spinal condition in which the soft discs (like cushions or spacers) between each vertebra move or slip out. This can result in pain ranging from an aching back to a burning pain that can radiate (sciatica) down the leg [...]
