For many, chronic pain in the neck or lower back can cause pain, tingling numbness and muscle weakness that can worsen over time. But there is one condition that can cause the same symptoms as time progresses, even when asymptomatic in the early stages. That said, you may have spinal stenosis without realizing it. Likewise, your spinal stenosis may be causing you a great deal of pain. While many suffer from spinal stenosis, they might have just attributed their pain to having a bad back or ... [Read More]
Back Pain Treatment
Am I a Candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulation?
If you have chronic pain anywhere in your body, you’ve probably searched for long-lasting, non-narcotic solutions to your suffering. One of the most popular results from searching for long-term chronic pain relief is Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS). This minimally invasive surgery has proven to be adequate in significantly reducing pain, though not completely. Still, most people would agree that if they could trade, they’d rather feel a fraction of their pain rather than the 100% they feel now. If ... [Read More]
2018 Trends in Pain Management
Pain relief is one of the top concerns with patients and physicians alike. With doctors wary of prescribing opioid pain relief and patients taking more ownership of their treatment methods, it’s important to keep a keen eye on trends in pain management options. If you’re involved in the medical field, or are a patient looking for a better way to manage your pain, take a look at this year’s trends. Electrical Stimulation Devices Electrical stimulation therapy is growing to be one of the most eff ... [Read More]
What Acupuncture Can Help You With
Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese treatment method used to treat a variety of health issues. It involves using needles to prick the tissue on various parts of the body to help reduce pain and treat medical issues. This treatment helps stimulate the body’s natural healing system so that health conditions can be healed naturally in a more effective way. In modern medicine, this practice is often used as a complementary treatment method. There is a plethora of medical conditions that acupuncture c ... [Read More]
The Benefits of Seeing a Pain Specialist for Chronic Back Pain
If you have chronic back pain, you have probably tried many different treatments. Lots of strategies can be effective for different people and different conditions, and you may find something that works well for one aspect of your pain. However, some treatments ultimately prove temporary, and you start to understand the gravity of what it’s like to have chronic pain. It can start to negatively affect your day to day life, from your activity levels to leading a social lifestyle. That’s why it’s im ... [Read More]
