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Neck pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain. Some patients may benefit from anti-inflammatory medications, injections, and other pain treatments, but these first-line remedies don’t work for all for others. Failure to obtain relief with these treatments often means that it’s time...
‘Text neck’ refers to the condition that results from poor posture due to excessive time spent on our smartphones. Your head weighs about 12 pounds. The neck bends down and forward to look at the screen and the weight on the cervical spine increases. This...
An important part of an active lifestyle is engaging in exercise or sports. However, that also makes you vulnerable to injuries. From minor strains and sprains to serious injuries, pain management doctors can help you with non- or minimally invasive treatments and injury prevention. Strains and...
Back pain, especially lower back pain, can be one of the most painful and debilitating conditions you ever experience. One common cause of back pain is a herniated disc. The bones of the spine, or vertebrae, are separated and cushioned by spongy disc-like structures (intervertebral discs)...
You may have heard of various specialties in medicine, such as cardiology and orthopedics. But do you know about doctors who specialize in chronic pain medicine – the Pain Specialists, also known as Pain doctors. Pain management and treatment includes various types of techniques and treatment...
If you are suffering from a rotator cuff injury or a condition, such as arthritis, you may be experiencing debilitating shoulder pain that interrupts your daily life, work and even sleep. If medications, surgery, and physical therapy have not been able to relieve your shoulder pain,...
Neck pain is a common complaint. To overcome neck pain, you need to know what causes it. Here is a list of 9 most common causes of neck pain. Posture How we sit, stand and sleep can affect our musculoskeletal system. Activities that make you crane your...
Pain doctors or pain management specialists are highly trained and specialized doctors who diagnose conditions, coordinate treatment, and provide ongoing care for pain patients. While pain doctors can treat any type of pain, they work most often with chronic pain patients. Chronic pain refers to...
Pain is a complex experience and chronic pain, even more so. While acute pain is the natural result of injury or damage to tissues, chronic pain may persist even after the injury has healed! Chronic pain may also be the result of wear and tear...
A Spinal Cord Stimulator, or SCS, is a device that is surgically implanted in the body. It is used to send mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord nerves for the management and relief of chronic pain. SCS is typically recommended for patients, who – have...