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 [...]