Jun 1, 2017 | Pain Management
Joint injections or Peripheral intra-articular injections have proven highly effective in the treatment of chronic joint pain. Ultrasound guided joint injections are used to relieve knee, hip, shoulder, ankle and other joint pain. Doctors use ultrasound guidance to...
Apr 22, 2017 | Pain Management
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,...
Mar 30, 2017 | Pain Management
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...
Mar 28, 2017 | Pain Management
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...
Mar 25, 2017 | Pain Management
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...
Mar 20, 2017 | Pain Management
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...