A medial branch radiofrequency neurotomy is a procedure performed on patients who are suffering from pain caused by inflammation of certain joints of the spine. When the joints are inflamed, the soft tissue of these structures swells up which compresses the nerves that surround them. The procedure specifically targets the medial branch nerves whichRead More
Pain can be a debilitating experience. When extreme, it can disrupt daily functions and force one to go to great lengths to seek relief. Foot pain can be especially limiting and disabling as it affects walking, running and in some cases, even standing. People experience foot pain for a wide variety of conditions, and forRead More
Fibromyalgia is a complicated condition that is characterized by muscle pain and fatigue when pressure is applied to specific tender points over the body such as the neck, back, shoulders, arms, hips, and legs. The cause of fibromyalgia still eludes healthcare professionals and people of all genders, ages, and races tend to develop the disorder.Read More
Radiofrequency lesioning, also known as radiofrequency ablation, rhizotomy or neurotomy, can treat low back and neck pain, arising from the facet joints of the spine. Damaged or degenerating facet joints in the spine are the leading cause of chronic low back and neck pain. This is especially common among seniors and those people who haveRead More
A cervical foraminotomy is a surgical procedure done at the front or back of the neck in order to relieve pressure on one or more nerves exiting the spine. The operation entails removing a small portion of bone, joint, and any other soft tissue that overlies and compresses the affected spinal nerve. In some cases,Read More
What are In-Office Injections? How do they work? Also known as Peripheral Intra-Articular Injections, a bit deep when it comes to terminology? In layman’s terms, it is called joint injections. It is used to diagnose and treat conditions on different joints in the body. Knee Hip Shoulder Ankles Elbow Wrist Sacroiliac These joints may beRead More
When we think of spinal injections, one might say that it is a very painful procedure, imagine inserting a needle to the spine, it might really hurt. But because of the technology today, this type of procedure does not really hurt, why? Because before spinal injections are performed, an anesthetic would numb the area soRead More
Knee joints are notorious for injury as they are weight-bearing joints. If you are a sports enthusiast and in pain, then, you may have amplified the problem. Most sports require a repetitive movement, and this can compound wear and tear on the cartilage and tendons. You may have twisted awkwardly, and this can be sufficientRead More
Professional athletes push their bodies to the edge and it is a very thin line between injury and being in top form. In runners, knee joints wear down over time and cartilage problems often set in with osteoarthritis following close behind. This happens at all levels of running and can ruin a career or affectRead More
Pain, especially chronic pain, can negatively impact your quality of life. The underlying conditions that cause chronic pain are often not treatable. Fortunately, pain medicine offers minimally invasive, interventional pain treatments to provide lasting pain relief and improved quality of life. Nerve block is an interventional treatment that is essentially an injection of a steroidsRead More
