Human beings have a natural tendency to rest when something hurts. As back pain specialists here at Lone Star, we see it all the time. Sometimes rest is appropriate, other times it's not. In fact, long-term sitting and resting tends to make things worse for...
Acute myofascial pain can be difficult to diagnose. Once a doctor has done so, traditional therapies are based primarily on management. Patients are offered both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments designed to provide relief until the situation resolves itself. However, trigger point injections are another option....
All the doctors here at Lone Star Pain Medicine are certified pain specialists. Pain management is their specialty; it is what they focus on. That being the case, you might wonder what qualifies a doctor as a pain specialist. How is a pain management doctor...
When it comes to getting appropriate medical treatment, a person's choice of provider is important on many levels. A new study out of UC Davis shows just how important it is. According to the study, a person's first choice affects everything that happens afterward. Researchers at...
The pain management doctors here at Lone Star Pain Medicine specialize in treatments that are not typically offered in primary care settings. But we would never go so far as to say that any of our treatments is guaranteed to work. People respond differently to...
For the purposes of diagnosis and treatment, the spine is divided into three sections: cervical, thoracic, and lumbar. The lumbar spine consists of the five bones at the bottom of the spine. In essence, the lumbar spine is your lower back. And it can be...
We are guessing you have heard of sciatica before. And if not, perhaps you've experienced it without even knowing what it was. Sciatica is one of the most common nerve -related conditions that causes pain in the lower back and legs. It is so common...
Lone Star Pain Medicine takes neck and shoulder pain seriously. We see a lot of different cases involving many different causes. In recent years, we have seen an increase in something now known as text neck syndrome. Yes, it is a real thing. As the name...
One of the best things about medical science is that it remains open to learning and understanding new things – at least when it is practiced properly. It should always be receptive to new discoveries and studies, even when the data goes against traditional thinking....
Many different things can cause shoulder pain. When shoulder pain is severe enough, it can limit mobility and function. Here at Lone Star Pain Medicine, one of our primary goals is to help patients feel better so that function and mobility are restored. That is...
