Tired of Chronic Pain? Here’s How Radiofrequency Ablation Stacks Up Against Other Techniques

2025-05-19T07:29:57-04:00May 19th, 2025|Categories: Awards, Blog, Conditions, Pain Management|

Chronic pain can feel like an unwelcome guest that never leaves. Whether it’s due to arthritis, a past injury, or spinal degeneration, many people struggle to find relief that lasts longer than a few hours or days. The frustration of cycling through pain medications, physical therapy sessions, or even invasive surgeries without lasting results can [...]

Drs. Long & Barsanti Named 2025 Best Pain Doctors in Richmond Magazine—Again!

2025-04-23T23:59:33-04:00April 23rd, 2025|Categories: Awards, Blog, Conditions, Pain Management|

For more than two decades, Dr. John Barsanti and Dr. Stephen P. Long have remained steadfast in their mission to provide compassionate, expert care in pain management. Their commitment hasn’t gone unnoticed; Richmond Magazine has once again named them among the 2025 Best Pain Doctors, reaffirming their legacy of trust, [...]

Is a Medial Branch Block Safe for Treating Spinal Arthritis

2025-03-25T07:23:43-04:00March 25th, 2025|Categories: Awards, Blog, Conditions, Pain Management|

Living with spinal arthritis can significantly impact daily life, causing persistent pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. For individuals seeking relief from these symptoms, treatments like the medial branch block in Richmond, VA offer hope for effectively managing pain and restoring quality of life. A medial branch block is a minimally invasive procedure aimed primarily at [...]

Reducing Surgical Pain with Peripheral Nerve Blocks

2025-02-23T10:13:54-05:00February 24th, 2025|Categories: Awards, Blog, Conditions, Pain Management|

Surgery can be daunting, and pain management is a top concern for patients and doctors alike. Traditional pain relief methods often rely on opioids, which come with risks such as drowsiness, nausea, and dependence. A more targeted and effective option is peripheral nerve blocks in Richmond, VA. These advanced pain relief techniques help control discomfort [...]

Herniated and Bulging Discs: What’s The Difference?

2023-06-01T15:56:14-04:00July 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Conditions|Tags: , , |

Back pain can be caused by a variety of factors, one of which is a problem with the spinal discs. The spinal discs are the cushions between the vertebrae in your spine. They act as shock absorbers and help with movement. However, sometimes these discs can become damaged, leading to herniated or bulging discs. While [...]

How To Maintain Good Spine Health

2023-02-24T17:15:32-05:00May 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Conditions|Tags: |

The spine has an important job. It is the protector of the spinal cord which is the central nerve highway of the body. Damage to the spinal cord can result in many devastating conditions, including paralysis and death. Keeping the spine strong and healthy is not a difficult task. Here are some tips for maintaining [...]

What Is Facet Joint Syndrome?

2022-11-04T13:12:32-04:00January 1st, 2023|Categories: Blog, Conditions, Pain Management|Tags: , |

Facet Joint Syndrome causes pain in the lower back, thighs, buttocks, or neck. When it affects the neck, it may trigger headaches or difficulty when attempting to move the head. Some sufferers feel they must rotate the entire body to simply look right or left. Stiffness and pain from facet joint syndrome may create problems [...]

The Burning Pain Of Neuropathy

2023-02-08T13:43:39-05:00September 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Conditions|Tags: , |

What is Neuropathy? Neuropathy is nerve damage. It is often referred to as peripheral neuropathy as it describes any health condition that results from damage to the peripheral nerves. Once damage to the peripheral nerves occurs, it is irreversible. Peripheral neuropathy is common in diabetes and is often a side effect of chemotherapy. Neuropathy is [...]

Sciatica: Top 5 Questions Explained

2022-07-25T12:49:55-04:00August 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Conditions|Tags: , , |

Not sure whether or not you're experiencing sciatica? Read below for the top five questions about sciatica explained. What is Sciatica? Sciatica is nerve pain that occurs along the sciatic nerve, which runs from the lower back into the buttocks and the legs. The pain typically starts in the spinal area and then feels as [...]

What’s That Ache? Identifying Two Common Causes Of Head Pain

2023-02-08T13:43:50-05:00July 1st, 2022|Categories: Blog, Conditions|Tags: , |

Most people experience headaches at one point or another. Whether it's from computer eye strain, a stressful day, or chronic conditions such as migraine, everyone can understand the misery that comes from head pain. There are dozens of causes, and in this post, we'll discuss two similar conditions, what causes them and what can be [...]

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