How Can Epidural Steroid Injections Help Back Pain?

Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a typical therapeutic choice for a variety of lower back and leg pain conditions. The injections have been utilized for many years and are regarded as an essential component for nonsurgical management of sciatica and lower back pain. The procedure is known as an “epidural steroid injection” because it involves […]

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How to Tell If You’re Having a Migraine

Having severe, recurring headaches that last for several days and are accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light? You may be suffering from a migraine. These types of headaches affect about 39 million people in the U.S. and an estimated one billion people worldwide. However, the experience associated with an episode is different from […]

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How to Manage Pain Without Using Opioids

There are a lot of options for treating pain without the use of narcotics. The opioid epidemic is spreading across the nation at frightening rates. Many state laws are cracking down on opioid prescriptions to prevent excessive prescribing.  However, this leaves many chronic pain patients feeling lost and confused about what options are available. The […]

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Heat or Ice Therapy for Pain Management

The old adage goes, “no pain, no gain.” While that phrase is common, there isn’t much to gain from the persistent pain that so many people suffer each day. Fortunately, mild injuries or sore muscles can be treated at home by using heat or ice therapy, but many people are unsure of which to use. […]

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Failed Back Surgery: Signs and Symptoms

Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the term used for continued pain a patient has after unsuccessful back surgery. The patient is usually referred to a pain management specialist to treat existing pain.  The goal of spinal surgery is to decompress a nerve root or to stabilize a painful joint. FBSS occurs when surgery is […]

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How do Nerve Blocks Relieve Pain?

When you touch a hot stove, the nerves in your hand send a pain signal to your brain that alerts you to quickly move your hand from the stove. Pain signals can be classified as acute or chronic. An acute pain is like the hot stove example above, but with chronic pain, the brain continues […]

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What are the Best Treatments for Diabetic Neuropathy?

Neuropathy involves damage to the nerve cells which are responsible for touch, sensation, and movement. Diabetic neuropathy is the nerve damage caused by diabetes. In most cases, the high blood sugar content of people living with diabetes damages the nerves with time. Neuropathy is a common effect of diabetes, and it is estimated that 60 […]

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Main Differences Between Pain Management and Pain Medicine

Every once in a while, it is common to experience physical pain internally or externally. The treatment can be effective if appropriately administered and monitored by a health practitioner. It is advisable to consult a health expert specializing in pain, such as an anesthesiologist, to guarantee a successful pain management solution. There are several types […]

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Exercising While Living with Knee Pain

When your knee is in pain, the last thing you want is to engage in physical exercises due to fear of aggravating it. However, staying motionless or inactive won’t make your knee ache any less. Here are some exercise tips to reduce your knee pain and strengthen your knee joints and tendons. Exercising while Living […]

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