Hyaluronic acid injections are gel or jelly-like substances that are administered into an affected knee in order to treat pain in the joint caused by osteoarthritis (OA). This therapy is initiated when conservative management via the use of oral pain relievers and other conservative measures...
Arachnoiditis is a medical condition where there is inflammation of one of the membranes that cover and protect the nerves of the spinal cord, called the arachnoid. It is a pain disorder that is characterized by a burning pain, severe stinging, and other neurological issues. Symptoms...
Shoulder pain is one reason people seek medical treatment. Known as the glenohumeral joint, it is the most mobile joint of the body. It is surrounded by muscles, tendons, and ligaments. The shoulder is a common site for injections to manage pain from injury or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
