Neuropathy may stem from a chemotherapy drug, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, or lupus, among many other issues. Neuropathy causes pain, numbness, or tingling as nerves sustain damage. Often, hand pain is where neuropathy begins, and it can eventually affect other nerves around the body. In terms of treatment, Balcones Pain Consultants provide top techniques for pain management for neuropathic pain in Cedar Park. Here are some effective treatment options for your to consider and discuss with ... [Read More]
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Oh My Aching Back: Degenerative Disc Disease Explained
If you have back pain, it can be difficult to lift objects or even to move normally. While various issues can contribute to back pain, degenerative disc disease is a likely culprit as you get older. This condition is technically a form of arthritis, because the spinal discs are made of cartilage and it wears down over time and with more and more activity. As a disc wears down and indeed “degenerates,” the adjacent vertebrae can rub together whenever you move your back and thereby cause back ... [Read More]
Complications of Fibromyalgia
Most medical experts believe that fibromyalgia is an illness that is due to changes in the functioning of the central nervous system – which comprises the brain and spinal cord. The changes may be due to trauma, infection, or some type of genetic trait. This condition leads to heightened sensations of pain and discomfort, even in the absence of tissue injury or disease. The pain of fibromyalgia usually occurs at specific points of the body, and it can be severe enough to interfere with daily ... [Read More]
How a Pain Management Doctor Treats Back Pain
Back pain is practically universal among adults worldwide at various points of our lifetimes, and it is one of the main reasons why people take sick time off from work. It can be due to many factors, from bad posture to an injury to an underlying health condition. If you suffer with back pain and are finding that it is interfering with your daily life, it may be time to seek the expertise from a pain management doctor. Let’s talk about how you might benefit from treatment provided or ... [Read More]
How Can a Pain Management Doctor Treat Chronic Pain?
Pain is a very complex yet very personal issue. No two cases are completely alike, and no single treatment works the same way for everyone. A successful outcome to treating chronic pain usually involves a multifaceted approach. You need a doctor who has in-depth knowledge of the physiology of pain and the skill to manage and treat it. A pain management doctor specializes in evaluating and treating all types of pain, from acute to chronic and from general to localized pain. This type of ... [Read More]
