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The Link Between Hormone Shifts and Migraines

Three out of every four people who have migraines are women, and the gender disparity is far more than just bad luck. One of the culprits behind the link between women and these headaches is hormones.

Jan 15th, 2023

How Neuromodulation Can Relieve Your Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

As diabetes continues to increase around the globe, so, too, does the prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy. With neuromodulation, we can relieve neuropathic pain without relying on medications.

Dec 7th, 2022

When Telehealth Is the Best Choice

While not much good came out of the COVID-19 healthcare crisis, the rise in telehealth services may prove the exception. From health concerns to saving time, receiving top-notch healthcare in your home has its benefits.

Nov 4th, 2022

How to Know If You Have Spinal Stenosis

There’s bad news and good when it comes to spinal stenosis — 20% of adults over the age of 60 in the United States have the condition, but 80% don’t have symptoms. For those with symptoms, here’s what to look out for.

Oct 7th, 2022

A Closer Look at Pelvic Pain in Women

Incredibly, about 15% of women of childbearing age in the United States experience pelvic pain for six months or more. Not only is pelvic pain common, but it can also be frustrating to diagnose and treat, which is where we can come in.

Sep 13th, 2022

Healthy Habits That Can Help Relieve Neck Pain

Having a literal pain in the neck can cast a shadow over your day and make everything you do more than just a little uncomfortable. For long-term relief of neck pain, here are a few tips you might consider.

Aug 7th, 2022

What Many People Don't Understand About Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

About 200,000 are affected by complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in the United States each year, which can be a debilitating and painful problem. Here’s a look at what we know about this disease.

Jul 12th, 2022

How Weather Changes Are Related to Migraines

Changes in temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure have all been reported as migraine triggers. While there’s still much that we don’t understand about migraines, the weather plays a role.

Jun 1st, 2022

Your Treatment Options for Sciatica

When sciatica strikes, it can limit your ability to move without discomfort considerably. You just want relief. Here, we look at your treatment options and how we can help you regain pain-free movement.

May 1st, 2022

Lesser Known Causes of Peripheral Neuropathy

While up to 70% of those with diabetes have some degree of peripheral neuropathy, there are other, lesser-known nerve damage causes. Here, we review some of these issues and how we can help.

Apr 7th, 2022

Understanding the Trial Period of Spinal Cord Stimulation

You’re in pain, and you’re anxious to find out whether spinal cord stimulation can help. The first step toward determining whether this neuromodulation technique will deliver meaningful pain relief is to undergo a trial period.

Mar 1st, 2022

When to Consider an Epidural Injection for Back or Neck Pain

You’ve got pain in your back or neck that’s making even the smallest efforts uncomfortable and you want a solution that can help you return to your life. An epidural injection may be just that solution.

Feb 1st, 2022

Living With a Spinal Cord Stimulator: What You Should Know

You’re contemplating the idea of turning to spinal cord stimulation to relieve your chronic pain. Still, you want to gather more information about what life is like with this pain management technique. Here’s a look.

Jan 1st, 2022

Are You Suffering from Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Unexplained and unexpected, sharp pain, changes in your skin, loss of muscle strength — these are just a few of the side effects of complex regional pain syndrome. If these symptoms sound familiar, read on.

Dec 1st, 2021

Prolonged Sitting Could Be Ruining Your Back

Humans are designed to move, which is why our increasingly sedentary lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our bodies. If you log many hours seated at a desk or elsewhere, here’s what may be happening to your back.

Nov 2nd, 2021

How Can I Stop My PTSD Symptoms?

More than 70% of adults in the United States experience trauma, placing them at risk for developing post-traumatic stress syndrome. Here’s how you can recognize the symptoms and why you should seek help.

Oct 6th, 2021

4 Common Migraine Triggers

For the nearly 40 million migraine sufferers in the United States, finding ways to avoid these painful headaches is key to their quality of life. While migraine triggers can be unique, there are four that are more common than most.

Sep 8th, 2021

When to See a Doctor About Arm Pain

You’re experiencing pain or discomfort in your arm, and there’s no obvious injury or cause for the symptoms. Arm pain such as this may be a sign of a much larger problem in your nervous system.

Aug 9th, 2021

Radiofrequency Neuroablation: What to Expect

Of the many ways we can combat back and neck pain, radiofrequency ablation remains one of our most effective, frontline tools. Here’s a closer look at this pain-relieving procedure and what you can expect before, during, and after.

Jul 26th, 2021

Which Treatment for Degenerative Disc Disease is Right for You?

Some of the once-healthy discs in your spine are beginning to break down, and you’re struggling with the side effects — namely, pain from something called degenerative disc disease. Here’s a look at some effective treatment options.

Jun 17th, 2021

Do You Have These Symptoms of Lumbar Spinal Stenosis?

Many conditions can lead to lower back pain, and identifying the source is the first step toward pain-free movement. In the following, we take a look at one common culprit — lumbar spinal stenosis.

May 17th, 2021

The Many Benefits of Accessing Your Doctor Via Telehealth

While there haven’t been many bright spots to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic, we feel that the rise of telehealth is an exception. Here’s a look at how telehealth works and how you can benefit.

Apr 5th, 2021

Are You a Candidate for the Vertiflex Procedure?

If you’re among the millions of Americans who suffer from lumbar spinal stenosis, you know the frustration of not being able to move without pain. With our innovative Vertiflex™ procedure, we may be able to solve the problem once and for all.

Mar 4th, 2021

CRPS: When Limb Pain Remains After an Injury

You’ve been injured or had surgery, and you look forward to the day when you’re fully healed and pain-free. Unfortunately, that day doesn’t come because you’ve developed complex regional pain syndrome.

Feb 9th, 2021

Can Sciatica Cause Leg Pain?

When even the slightest movement sends shooting pain down your leg, you begin to connect the dots between the pain in your leg and your lower back. Here’s a deeper dive into sciatica and its relationship to leg pain.

Jan 7th, 2021

Childhood Trauma and PTSD: Warning Signs and Seeking Support

While many assume that problems like post-traumatic stress syndrome are reserved for those who’ve been to war, the fact is that children can be veterans of trauma, too. Here’s how to recognize the signs.

Dec 7th, 2020

What to Expect from Facet Joint Injections

Americans are no strangers to back pain, which can develop for many reasons, including facet joint issues. To combat the pain, explore how facet joint injections can bring you much-needed relief.

Nov 9th, 2020

How Nerve Blocks Can Restore Pain-Free Movement

If you’re struggling with ongoing pain that interferes with your quality of life, you want relief and for your routine to go back to normal. One of the most effective treatments for combating pain is nerve blocks. Here’s how it works.

Oct 6th, 2020

When Back Surgery Is Your Best Option

Surgery of any kind always carries some degree of risk, but there are times when the benefits outweigh the risks. If you’ve been struggling with chronic back pain, here’s a look at some of your options, including surgery.

Sep 13th, 2020

Understanding Pelvic Pain

Chronic pain can slow you down and make it difficult to get through your day. When you’re experiencing pelvic pain, you may wonder what the cause is and if it’s serious. Learn more about pelvic pain.

Aug 21st, 2020

The Complications of Degenerative Disc Disease

Degenerative disc disease is a condition in which the cushiony discs in your spine wear down, causing pain and difficulty moving. Learn about the possible complications of degenerative disc disease.

Jul 15th, 2020

Occipital Neuralgia Explained

Occipital neuralgia is a neurological condition that causes intense headaches at the base of your skull. A rare disease, it can cause chronic, debilitating pain. Learn about this condition and the available treatment options.

Jun 25th, 2020

The Connection Between Diabetes and Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a condition in which certain nerves in your body don’t work properly. Many injuries or diseases can cause this. Learn about the connection between diabetes and peripheral neuropathy.

May 27th, 2020

Common Causes of Headaches and Ways to Treat Your Pain

Headaches are a prevalent condition that most people experience from time to time. Learn about the different causes of headaches and the available treatment options, so you are prepared next time you have a headache.

Apr 22nd, 2020

8 Nonsurgical Treatments for Chronic or Complex Arm Pain

Everyone experiences arm pain from time to time, but it usually can be effectively treated with pain relievers and rest. Chronic or complex arm pain is severe and debilitating and can last for a long time. Learn about nonsurgical treatment options.

Mar 10th, 2020

When Incontinence Disrupts Your Life: Here's What to Do About It

Incontinence means the inability to fully control your bladder or bowels. It can be inconvenient, disruptive, and sometimes just plain embarrassing. It’s important to get a diagnosis and treatment for incontinence for your health and well-being.

Jan 31st, 2020

DRG Stimulation Is Today's Innovative Treatment for Neuropathic Pain

If you suffer from severe nerve pain that hasn’t responded to other therapies, you don’t have to give up hope or give in to irreversible surgery. A new, FDA-cleared treatment stops pain at its roots: the dorsal root ganglia (DRG).

Jan 1st, 2020

The Dangers of Tech Neck

If you’re like most Americans, you spend between 2-4 hours each day on your smartphone alone. Over the year, that adds up to 700-1,400 hours, and often, a big pain in your neck. Keep reading to learn more about the risks of tech neck.

Dec 1st, 2019

Is Back Pain Normal as You Age?

Is growing older a pain in your back? Though some bone and disc degeneration is normal as you get older, you don’t have to live with pain. Find out what you can do about age-related back pain.

Nov 1st, 2019

Lifestyle Changes to Reduce Your Risk of Migraines

Migraines remain a frustrating and moving target when it comes to treatment, but there are effective ways you can control migraine attacks through lifestyle changes. We review some here.

Oct 1st, 2019

Everything You Need to Know About MILD® For Spinal Stenosis

Lower back pain is one of the most common causes of work-related disability claims. If your back pain is the result of spinal stenosis, you have some decisions to make about treatment. One option is the MILD® procedure.

Sep 1st, 2019

How Spinal Cord Stimulators Provide Ongoing, Drug-Free Relief from Chronic Back Pain

A spinal cord stimulator helps mask or block pain signals causing chronic back pain. Once implanted through a minimally invasive procedure, it can provide long-lasting pain relief without the need for drugs.

Aug 8th, 2019

Physical Therapy Can Help You Overcome Your Sciatica Pain

If you suffer from sciatica pain but aren’t interested in invasive procedures, there’s hope in physical therapy. Learn more about how physical therapy can help alleviate your sciatica pain.

Jul 22nd, 2019

Are Epidural Steroid Injections Safe?

An epidural steroid injection may sound scary and dangerous, but it is actually one of the safest, most effective ways to reduce or eliminate your back pain. Find out all you need to know about this popular pain management approach.

Jun 20th, 2019

New Interspinous Spacers Provide Drug-free Pain Relief From Spinal Stenosis

Are you living with back pain? Even if the cause of your back pain is a complex condition, such as spinal stenosis, there are drug-free solutions that can offer relief.

May 22nd, 2019

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.

Jan 20th, 2022