Failed back surgery syndrome occurs in 40% of people who undergo spinal surgery. FBSS is a chronic, long-term condition. In a recent study, 87% of patients with FBSS had tried multiple medications, physical therapy, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, interventional injections, and/or acupuncture. In addition, 78%...
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is used to treatment many chronic conditions of the musculoskeletal and nervous systems. This treatment is proven safe and effective. A spinal cord stimulator is a small device that is implanted beneath the skin and soft tissues, and wires run from...
Neck pain can result from many things including injuries, inflammation, and abnormalities. These problems can cause pain and stiffness, which may be short- or long-term. The neck is made up of vertebrae (irregular-shaped spinal bones) that extend from the skull to the upper torso. Cervical...
Headaches are one of the most common complaints of pain. Many people experience them at least one time in their life, regardless of age, gender, or race. A headache can affect one portion of the head (such as the top), or pain can occur all...
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is a term to describe the condition of patients who have had unsuccessful results after spine surgery when treating back and/or neck pain. The continuing or worsening of pain results from more deep-rooted problems with failed spine surgery, which lead...
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition. It causes extreme pain which usually subsides in the hands, arms, legs, and/or feet. Usually, CRPS occurs after an injury to either a nerve or tissue in the surrounding area. Time and...
Arthritis is not a single disease; rather, there are many forms of arthritis, which are common. Arthritis is a condition that has never been fully understood. What we do understand is arthritis is a disease involving pain of the joints. With there being over one...
Special considerations must be given to pain management in patients with chronic diseases, sleep disorders, sleep apnea, those who are pregnant, people with chronic kidney disease, and individuals with liver dysfunction. Opioids are commonly prescribed to treat chronic pain. Statistics show that 20% of patients...
Treating pain is different for each patient. Some people do not feel pain as intense and severely as others. Depending on the patient’s pain tolerance, pain management is different for everyone. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding the management of chronic pain. What is the...
