Nov 18, 2017 | Pain Management
A specific type of nerve damage caused by diabetes is known as diabetic neuropathy. The condition often presents symptoms of pain, tingling, and numbness for some people while others may experience no symptoms at all. The condition is quite widespread with about 60 to...
Nov 16, 2017 | Pain Management, Regenerative Medicine, Sport
While PRP therapy has now been around for a while, it has recently made a surge amongst professional athletes looking for treating injuries. Big names who have opted for this platelet-rich plasma therapy include Kobe Bryant, Tiger Woods, and Alex Rodriguez to name a...
Nov 10, 2017 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Causes of severe upper back pain can result in potentially debilitating problems that need to be managed in a timeous and adequate manner. The following are causes of upper back pain that need addressing: Poor posture when sitting or standing. Injury and/or overuse of...
Nov 9, 2017 | Back Pain, Pain Management
Every says new news stories appear about America’s deadly addiction to Opioids. The drugs which may be more commonly recognized by their drug names (eg Morphine, Codeine, Fentanyl) have been overprescribed by Doctors for years. Usually given out to patients with...
Oct 27, 2017 | Pain Management
Bloating causes a distended stomach when the abdomen fills up with gas or air. This discomforting sensation can also cause pain that may be felt in the back. Together, a swollen stomach and back pain can make you feel not only distressed but perhaps a bit...
Oct 24, 2017 | Pain Management
Epidural injections are given to relieve chronic back pain. An epidural steroid injection contains steroids, anesthetic and anti-inflammatory medications. This combination of medication reduces inflammation and swelling that causes back pain, and is delivered directly...
