Complex regional pain syndrome can cause pain, joint stiffness, and numerous other symptoms that are often hard to understand, let alone treat. Our pain management specialist explains this painful nerve disorder and the treatments that help.
Many habits can cause, worsen, or prolong neck pain. Unfortunately, most of them are so ingrained you may not realize they’re part of your daily routine. Check these facts about activities that worsen neck pain and tips for changing your routine.
Facet joints don’t usually get a lot of attention, but they’re as vulnerable to the painful effects of arthritis as any other joint. Check out these facts about neck and back pain related to facet joint arthritis and treatments that help.
Isn’t osteoarthritis just part of aging? Usually, but that doesn’t mean you have to live with back pain related to this wear-and-tear type of arthritis. Our specialist discusses how he addresses back pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Many effective treatments exist that can stop migraine pain once it starts. But how about a treatment that can help prevent migraine pain before it begins? Check these facts about Botox® for chronic migraine.
That achy stiffness in your joints doesn’t have to be part of the normal aging process. Check out these suggestions for protecting your joints no matter your age and steps to take if you’re already feeling the pain.
Neck pain can make even simple daily tasks difficult. Our pain management specialist explains the many causes of neck pain, when to worry, and the nonsurgical therapies that can eliminate your discomfort.
Whether it’s due to aging, injury, or disease, pain that becomes chronic can quickly take over your life. Learn how a pain management specialist can help you rediscover the pleasure of living pain-free and when it’s time to schedule a visit.
All that extra movement you engage in during sports makes your knee joints vulnerable to injury. Read about symptoms and causes of the most common knee injuries and the treatments that can help reduce your pain and get you moving again.
Can an injection in your lower back relieve sharp shooting pains in your leg? Yes. Read what an award-winning pain management specialist has to say about steroid injections for sciatica.
Kyphoplasty can help reduce and even eliminate back pain caused by spinal compression fractures. Learn more about how it works and what to expect during and after this minimally invasive procedure.
Unfortunately, even the small facet joints in your spine are vulnerable to the decreased mobility and pain common with arthritis. Fortunately, there is much a pain management specialist can do to restore pain-free movement.
Are you experiencing back pain that worsens when you stand or walk? Are you finding it difficult to twist or bend at the waist? Learn more about these and other symptoms of a spinal compression fracture and how kyphoplasty can help.
Have you tried all the home remedies typically recommended for muscle aches and pains? Are over-the-counter medicines seemingly useless for the back, knee, or shoulder pain that greets you every morning? Find out if it’s time to call a specialist.
Is neck pain making it hard to get through your day? Are you looking for effective relief? Learn how a pain management physician can help conquer your pain and get you moving again.
Are you struggling with chronic knee pain after knee replacement or another surgical procedure? Our award-winning pain management expert explains how a nerve block can help turn off your discomfort.
Our pain management expert shares why a customized treatment strategy for back pain may include spinal injections, and which type he might recommend to help speed resolution of your discomfort and get you moving again.
Whether your arthritis is linked to age, injury, or an autoimmune disorder, there are steps you can take to manage the pain and protect your joints. Our pain management specialist shares tips on ways to control discomfort caused by arthritis.
Are you experiencing back pain due to compression fractures linked to osteoporosis? What’s the solution? Top-level pain management specialist John S. Michels, MD, shares information on minimally invasive kyphoplasty and how it can help.
Is stress psychological or physical? It’s both. So which type of stress causes back pain? They both can. Find out why from an expert who specializes in relieving pain and eliminating its underlying triggers.
Are there habits that can make knee pain worse? Absolutely. Find out what a pain management specialist has to say about the habits you should consider changing if knee pain is making life dreary.
What do neck pain, tablet use, and the weight of your head have in common? Tech neck. Learn more about what that is and how it’s treated.
Are you convinced that neck pain is part of getting older and you just have to live with it? Learn the truth about this and other myths surrounding neck pain, what causes it, and how a medical expert can help.
It takes focus and a little practice but improving your posture can help reduce chronic pain in your neck, back, hips, knees, and feet. Seriously? Yes. Find out how a pain management specialist can help improve your posture and relieve your pain.
Are you having problems with neck, back, or other chronic pain issues? Wondering if a doctor who focuses on interventional pain management can help? Find out what an award-winning expert can do to help you experience life without pain.
Are you having problems with knee pain? Wondering how a specialist can help? Learn what an award-winning pain management physician has to say about injections for knee pain and the benefits they offer.
Upper back pain is a common condition, and the possible causes are as diverse as the individuals who experience it. Learn more about upper back pain and what issues may be driving your symptoms.
If you’re diabetic, you’ve probably heard about peripheral neuropathy. But did you know that rheumatoid arthritis and other autoimmune diseases also contribute to this painful nerve disorder? Learn more from a top-rated pain management specialist.
Despite its odd-sounding name, a nonsurgical rhizotomy is a fairly common, highly effective procedure that can provide long-lasting relief from pain in your neck, back, and/or knees. Find out what you can expect during and after a rhizotomy.
Having problems getting through your day because of pain and stiffness in your neck? The good news? You don’t have to live with it. Find out what a pain management physician can do to help relieve your discomfort and get you moving again.
Are you having problems living with the sometimes stinging, sometimes burning, sometimes stabbing pain associated with peripheral neuropathy? Expert care by a pain management specialist may be your solution. Learn more about available treatments.
Do you get heachaches a lot? Are they so common that you just expect them? You don’t have to go on living this way. Read on to find out things you can do to help prevent getting them, and learn how medical intervention can help as well.
Chances are high that you or someone in your family will experience back pain at some point this holiday season. Here are a few strategies to keep your back pain free during the holidays.
Neck pain can be excruciating and a cause for concern. The good news? Neck pain is rarely due to a serious underlying condition. The bad news? It’s often bad habits that bring on the pain. Read on to learn which habits could be causing your neck pain.
Knee pain can be a sudden storm or a gradual onslaught, but chronic pain doesn’t mean you’re relegated to a life of inactivity. Learn about a multitude of implements that can be added to your pain management toolbox.
Pain in the lower back can prevent you from living the life you desire. If your lower back pain is interfering with your quality of life, don’t wait – reach out to a pain doctor to schedule a pain management plan today.
Millions of people suffer from back pain each year. In fact, low back pain is the most common work-related ailment. Sadly, when back pain doesn’t go away, it can take a toll on your quality of life. Here are some of the best ways to treat it.
Have you tried everything you can think of to end your chronic back pain only to find that nothing has worked? There’s still hope. Find out how spinal cord stimulation might help you get rid of your chronic back pain.
Are your joints killing you? Joint pain can affect athletes and non athletes alike. Regenerative medicine may be the answer. Learn more about the minimally-invasive procedures that athletes all over the world use to heal their joints.
If you suffer from chronic back or neck pain that isn’t responding to other treatments, an epidural steroid injection may bring you much-needed relief.
