Most people spend the majority of their day sitting down, whether it's at a desk in an office, on a couch at home or in a seat at school. This prolonged sitting can wreak havoc on your spine and posture, leading to back pain and other health problems. But did you know that there are [...]
An epidural injection is typically associated with childbirth, but it has plenty of other uses as well. Commonwealth Spine & Pain Specialists offers epidural injections as a form of pain management to patients with ongoing pain or inflammation. Read on to learn more! What is an Epidural Injection? An Epidural Steroid Injection is a non-surgical [...]
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 [...]
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) is a chronic condition where high levels of nerve impulses are sent to affected areas. These high impulses result in pain in the affected areas. RSD can develop after an injury and usually affects a single arm or leg. There is no one specific cause of Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy and no [...]
Complex regional pain syndrome is a condition that is characterized by extreme pain. It's more than would be expected after an injury, fracture, or surgery. People with this condition experience extreme pain even with a light touch. Chronic regional pain syndrome is believed to occur due to abnormal functioning of the central and peripheral nervous [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
