Epidural steroid injections are commonly used to treat pain. One of the greatest benefits of these injections is that they are outpatient injections … [Read more...] about The Safety of Epidural Steroid Injections
What is Causalgia?
Causalgia: Another Name for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome II Patients who experience chronic, severe burning pain in a limb due to an injury to a … [Read more...] about What is Causalgia?
Heat and Cold Therapy
Treating pain with heat and cold therapy can be very effective for a variety of conditions and injuries. This affordable, at-home therapy is often … [Read more...] about Heat and Cold Therapy
How to Treat Degenerative Disc Disease
Degenerative disc disease (DDD) describes a group of symptoms that results from age-related wear-and-tear of the spinal discs. It could also be a … [Read more...] about How to Treat Degenerative Disc Disease
How are Nerve Block Injections Used?
Many times, a group of nerves - called a plexus or ganglion - causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific … [Read more...] about How are Nerve Block Injections Used?
9 Common Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
There is an ever-growing variety of treatments for those suffering from chronic pain. There is the option of general medicine - oral and topical … [Read more...] about 9 Common Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Does Warmer Weather Affect Chronic Pain?
While science may not have an exact reason for why pain worsens in the heat, it cannot be ignored. Many patients who suffer from chronic pain report … [Read more...] about Does Warmer Weather Affect Chronic Pain?
How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Relieve Chronic Pain?
The field of pain management typically deals with traditional methods for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various types of acute and chronic … [Read more...] about How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Relieve Chronic Pain?
Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
One of the most common causes of heel pain is plantar fasciitis. This inflammation affects a band of tissue that runs along the bottom of your foot, … [Read more...] about Plantar Fasciitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments