While it's common to associate epidural injections with childbirth, they are also used for a variety of pain management options. For some, medication and physical therapy do not alleviate the pain they are suffering from. The next step in the line of pain management is epidural steroid injections. The injection provides short-term nerve pain relief, [...]
What is shingles? Shingles is a virus that attacks your nerves. One in three persons can expect to have a case of shingles sometime in their life. If you had chickenpox in the past, you are susceptible to shingles. While the shingles virus, like any virus, needs to run its course, the providers at Commonwealth [...]
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) Syndrome is a chronic pain condition that occurs most commonly in an arm or leg. Doctors aren't certain of the exact cause but believe it is the result of a problem in your sympathetic nervous system. This part of your nervous system controls blood flow, heart rate, and blood pressure. The [...]
The hand has many different parts including bones, muscles and ligaments that all work together to perform a task. Hand pain can have acute onset in the case of a fall or injury and it can also be caused by overuse. Often, if the hand is injured and it is not given time to heal, [...]
Cervical disc herniation is a common condition that the providers of Commonwealth Spine & Pain Management treat. But what is it, really? Understanding why discs herniate may help you work with your provider to find the right treatment plan for you. The discs between the vertebrae of the spine act as a cushion to the [...]
As you get older you experience more aches and pains because your bones and ligaments are aging, too. Sometimes a certain ache becomes worse, and you need to go to the doctor to find out what is causing it. Lumbar spinal stenosis is a type of a lower back condition that can occur as you [...]
Incorporating daily exercise routines is great for your mind and body. The question is, do you just jump right into your workout for the day? If so, you might want to consider why taking a moment to stretch before exercising is beneficial. These tips for different stretches can help maximize your daily workouts. Static stretching [...]
It’s no coincidence that we commonly refer to problems in our lives as “headaches.” How many times have you sat at your work computer rushing to meet deadlines -- or paid a set of bills on the weekend -- and noticed your head, neck and shoulders crying out for relief? Almost all adults will experience [...]
When a child gets hurt, you might hear him say, “It hurts so bad!” When an athlete finishes up an intense workout, you might hear her say, “It hurts so good!” But wait, isn’t pain...bad? How can something that hurts feel good? We’re here to answer that paradox. Bad Pain Bad pain is, what you [...]
Do you ever lie awake at night, tossing and turning, trying to fall asleep? Well, you are not alone. Millions of people have trouble falling asleep every day across the United States. A study conducted by Consumer Reports found that 27% percent of people have trouble falling asleep almost every day, while 68% have trouble [...]
