Our team at Commonwealth Spine and Pain Specialists is dedicated to helping you find the most appropriate treatment plan for your pain condition or sports injury. In order to design the most effective treatment plan for you, we conduct an important first meeting between you and one of our Board-Certified Doctors of Pain Management and [...]
Spondylosis is a term used to describe the degeneration of the spine; specifically osteoarthritis of the spine. While the condition is common; reported in as many as 80% of people over the age of 40; it cannot be cured. Spondylosis presents as pain in the back or neck. Causes of Spondylosis Spondylosis is caused by [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
