Can Physical Therapy Help Me Resolve Recurrent Sciatica?Nov 07, 2023Many people with lower back pain know the sensations of sciatica. It’s not a condition itself. Sciatica is a series of symptoms appearing along the sciatic nerve. You may be able to resolve recurrent sciatica through a regimen of physical therapy. Continue reading →
Chronic Pain: Signs You Should See a SpecialistOct 01, 2023Chronic pain is rarely easy to treat. It’s often the result of incurable degenerative diseases or nerve anomalies that remain after an injury heals. You may wonder when enough is enough and when to visit a pain specialist. Continue reading →
When to Consider Kyphoplasty for Your Back PainSep 01, 2023If you have advanced osteoporosis, your bones run a high risk of collapsing due to lost density — especially in your spine. Compression fractures result in narrow and misplaced vertebrae. Kyphoplasty restores their height. Continue reading →
Telltale Signs of Failed Back Surgery SyndromeAug 01, 2023Surgery for back pain isn’t always successful, which isn’t surprising, considering the complexity of spinal anatomy and nerve functions. You may experience a continuation of existing pain or new symptoms after your procedure. Continue reading →
What to do About Throbbing Leg VeinsJul 05, 2023Varicose veins are usually a cosmetic issue, but sometimes, they can be the source of throbbing and burning sensations in your legs. If this happens to you, you’ll want to know what you can do about your throbbing leg veins. Continue reading →
Fibromyalgia and Depression: How are they Linked?Jun 01, 2023Chronic pain in any form can lead to depression, and this holds true for fibromyalgia. While a direct link between fibromyalgia and depression isn’t fully understood, fibromyalgia patients are three times more likely to suffer from the mood disorder. Continue reading →
4 Ways to Help Prevent HeadachesMay 01, 2023From time to time, everyone knows the feeling of a headache. They might be mild or painful, short-lived or enduring, but the one thing they never are is welcome. Here are four ways you might be able to avoid your next headache encounter. Continue reading →
What Are Some Home Remedies for Treating Joint Pain?Apr 03, 2023There’s no simple solution to joint pain, particularly when it’s chronic. It often takes a combination of therapies and consistently following a pain management plan, often including lifestyle and home-care remedies. Continue reading →
Can Losing Weight Help My Sciatica Go Away?Mar 02, 2023Sciatica symptoms can strike you anywhere from the lower back to your feet. Body mass influences the severity of these symptoms, and carrying too many pounds can also contribute to the original injury. Continue reading →
The Link Between Diabetes and NeuropathyFeb 15, 2023About half of the people with diabetes, type 1 or type 2, have some degree of nerve damage. The connection can be substantial, and neuropathy symptoms can sometimes be the first sign of the disease. Controlling blood sugar limits the damage. Continue reading →
When Is an Epidural Injection the Right Choice for My Back Pain?Jan 01, 2023Chronic back pain may be difficult to treat due to the complexity of nerve tissue and the way it responds to long-lasting pain conditions. Steroid injections into the epidural space in the spine may delay or prevent the need for back pain surgery. Continue reading →
Treating Your Headaches with Occipital Nerve BlocksDec 05, 2022Piercing headaches that run from your neck up the back of your head, usually on one side, suggest irritation of the occipital nerves. When other treatments fail to produce results, a nerve block may be the answer. Continue reading →
How Does a Trial for a Spinal Cord Stimulator Work?Nov 04, 2022When conservative pain management techniques fail, spinal cord stimulation may provide the long-term relief you seek. Before implanting a stimulator, you’ll undergo a trial to assure this therapy works for you. Continue reading →
Why Diabetics Are More Prone to NeuropathyOct 01, 2022Neuropathy — nerve damage — happens for many reasons, including injury, infection, and exposure to toxins, but diabetics have the highest risk. Here’s the connection between diabetes and neuropathy.Continue reading →
5 Signs of a Herniated DiscSep 01, 2022Herniated discs are common and don’t always generate symptoms but can cause mild to severe neck and back pain. Pain may also be referred, felt in places away from the herniated disc, along the root nerve’s path. Continue reading →
What to Expect Before, During, and After KyphoplastyAug 01, 2022Your spinal bones can collapse due to osteoporosis, an accident, or cancer, making it difficult and painful to move. Kyphoplasty repairs the damage using a minimally invasive surgery to rebuild damaged vertebrae. Continue reading →
Lifestyle Changes to Help Prevent Spinal StenosisJul 01, 2022When nerve passageways through your spine shrink for any reason, you have spinal stenosis. While it’s not guaranteed to cause symptoms, these can emerge when it affects nerve tissue. There are lifestyle changes you can make to reduce problems. Continue reading →
Living With Neuropathy (And What You Can Do About It)Jun 01, 2022Neuropathy can have a major impact on your life, especially if you have another chronic ailment. Continue reading to learn more about neuropathy and what to do if you are currently living with it.Continue reading →