Pain Management: Sacroiliac Joint Injection

Jul 22, 2017 | Back Pain

Right next to your spine lies your sacroiliac joints which connect the sacrum to the hip on both sides. There is a sacroiliac joint on both the left and the right sides – and inflammation or dysfunction in this joint can cause great pain. One method of treatment for...

Interventional Pain Management: How Is It Used for Back Pain?

Jul 18, 2017 | Back Pain

For those living with chronic pain, it can be hard to find a solution that works. Many treatment options include a lot of trial and error and invasive procedures that do not promise an effective outcome. However, modern medicine is always looking to improve pain...

The Basics of Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy

Apr 22, 2017 | Regenerative Medicine

Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is a solution of concentrated platelets. PRP has a high concentration of bioactive growth factors that promote healing when administered to injured, damaged, or degenerated body structures. The average concentration of platelets in whole...

Neck Pain Basics from a Top Maryland Pain Center

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...