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Neck Pain Basics from a Top Maryland Pain Center
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...
Basics of Headache Treatment – from a Maryland pain clinic
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 over the head. Causes A...
Treatment Options for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
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...
Overview of CRPS from a Maryland Pain Clinic
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...
Overview of Arthritis Treatment at a Maryland Pain Management Center
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...
Pain Management for Patients with Special Considerations
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...
FAQs on Pain Management
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...