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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Whether your pain is acute or chronic, it is not easy to live with. Every person interprets and tolerates pain differently and because of this, different people require different methods of pain intervention. Fortunately, you are in good hands. Commonwealth Pain Specialists offers a variety of options to manage your pain and get you back [...]
Living with Unexplainable Pain: Many people seek medical attention every year for unexplainable pain. They do not know what is wrong with them and they cannot specifically pinpoint the location, but they are in pain and they need help. That is often the case with people seeking long term pain management. Many routes of relief [...]
A nerve block is the administration of medication to a specific nerve bundle, or region of the body, to provide controlled temporary relief of sensation. What Are Nerve Blocks Used For? Nerve blocks can serve multiple functions. They can be used as a form of anesthesia during a surgical procedure, numbing an area of the [...]
Experiencing pain is a fact of life, but that does not mean it has to run your life. Commonwealth Pain Specialists’ team of highly skilled and experienced anesthesiologists are here to help improve your quality of life. Not only does our team treat your pain, but we identify the source, determine the best options to [...]