Lower Back Pain: Treatments (Part 2)

2022-07-25T12:59:08-04:00June 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Pain Management|Tags: , |

At Commonwealth Spine and Pain Specialists, we will perform test and diagnostic imaging to determine the source of your lower back pain. Once we determine the cause, then the appropriate treatment can be prescribed. Our doctors begin treatment with the least invasive and most conservative approach to reduce your pain. Often, a short period of [...]

Richmond Magazine recognizes Drs. Barsanti and Long as “Top Docs”

2022-07-25T12:59:18-04:00May 17th, 2017|Categories: Awards, Blog|Tags: , |

Once again, Richmond Magazine has published their list of Top Docs in Richmond, and our own Dr. John Barsanti and Dr. Stephen Long have made the list.  Both Drs. Barsanti and Long have been recognized yearly, since 2000, as a "Top Doc" in the Pain Management speciality. Please join us in congratulating Dr. Barsanti and  Dr. [...]

Lower Back Pain: Causes (Part 1)

2022-07-25T12:59:28-04:00May 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Conditions|Tags: , |

Lower back pain is very common, and the degree of pain can vary greatly depending on the cause of the problem. Many people experience sudden lower back pain after heavy lifting, twisting or sudden movements. Others experience a dull lower back pain that aches constantly and is often worse after long periods of inactivity. At [...]

Ouch! What’s This Shooting Pain in My Head and Neck?

2022-07-25T13:00:41-04:00April 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Conditions, Pain Management|Tags: , , |

Commonwealth Spine & Pain Specialists focuses this month on occipital neuralgia. Occipital neuralgia is a form of chronic headache which causes neck pain, as well as pain at the back of your head which may radiate to the top of your head. Head trauma, neck tension, inflammation and, rarely, tumor may contribute to the condition. [...]

Dr. Stephen P. Long Wins Two Prestigious Awards

2022-07-25T12:59:46-04:00February 2nd, 2017|Categories: Awards, Blog|Tags: |

Commonwealth Spine & Pain Specialists is delighted to announce Dr. Long’s two recent awards for best bedside manner. Dr. Long, who is board-certified in both Anesthesiology and Pain Management, won the publication Our Health Richmond’s award for “Best Pain Management Bedside Manner” in its December 2016 issue. Dr. Long is also very honored to have [...]

Treating Pain Without Drugs

2022-07-25T13:00:03-04:00January 1st, 2017|Categories: Blog, Pain Management|Tags: , , |

  Pain can affect every aspect of a person’s life leading them on the search for a quick fix. Medications like muscle relaxers and narcotic pain killers can offer that quick pain relief, but prolonged use of these medications can cause dependency. It is also important to note that while these medications can be very [...]

What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation?

2022-07-25T13:00:21-04:00November 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog, Pain Management|Tags: , , |

  Spinal cord stimulation is a revolutionary treatment that is changing the way the world deals with pain.  Spinal cord stimulation involves a surgically implanted device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord which block the message of pain to the brain.   What Conditions Can Be Treated? This procedure is meant for patients [...]

Treating Neck and Arm Pain

2022-07-25T13:00:29-04:00October 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog, Pain Management|Tags: , , |

Chronic neck and arm pain is the most common complaint of the patients referred to Commonwealth Pain Specialists; second only to low back pain. Patients experiencing neck and arm pain often find it difficult to drive their vehicles and perform basic tasks at work and around the house. These limitations can make day to day [...]

Treating Lower Back Pain

2022-07-25T13:00:52-04:00September 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog, Pain Management|Tags: , |

  Chronic lower back pain is one of the most common complaints of the patients referred to Commonwealth Pain Specialists.  This plaguing condition can affect every part of your life from getting out of bed in the morning, to driving your car to even conducting basic hygiene.  The pain and discomfort patients experience can be [...]

Herniated Discs and Spinal Pain

2022-07-25T13:01:08-04:00August 1st, 2016|Categories: Blog, Conditions|Tags: , , |

  My doctor said I herniated a disc, what does that mean? The common metaphor used by practitioners to explain a disc herniation is the jelly donut. Imagine your spine with each vertebrae stacked on top of each other. Now imagine that in between each vertebrae is a jelly donut. Your disc is the space in between each [...]

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