What is Fibromyalgia and How Can I Make it Go Away?
What is Fibromyalgia? Fibromyalgia is a condition characterized by chronic, widespread pain and tenderness in several areas of the body continuously for at least three months. It is characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain along with stiffness, fatigue, sleep disturbance, cognitive difficulties and mood changes such as anxiety or depression. What are the Causes of Fibromyalgia? […]
Will a Genicular Nerve Block Help My Knee Pain?
Whether you have an acute injury or a chronic condition, knee pain can bring your life to a screeching halt. Thankfully, there are many solutions for knee pain including steroid and viscosupplementation injections. If you are unable to get those injections or they have not worked in the past, then a genicular nerve block might […]
How Does Gabapentin Help for Back Pain?
Back pain has an impact on daily life and drives individuals to seek effective treatments, leading many healthcare providers to turn to gabapentin. Originally designed as an anti-seizure medication, gabapentin has found application beyond its initial purpose, addressing not only back pain but also nerve pain, postsurgical discomfort, and occasional anxiety. Specifically beneficial for those […]
Radiculopathy, Radiculitis, And Radicular Pain: What Are the Differences Between Them?
The spine has nerves that exit through the holes in the spine’s bones on each side and at each level of the vertebrae. The holes are called foramen and allow nerve messages to travel to the rest of the body including hands and feet. These nerve roots are called radicular nerves because they branch out or […]
How Can Radiofrequency Ablation Help My Pain?
Back and neck pain are common conditions that many people experience. In fact, over 80% of the world’s population will have low back or neck pain at some point in their life. Pain can come from problems in the lumbar or cervical facet joints, the sacroiliac joint, and the intervertebral discs. One solution to chronic […]
Practical New Year’s Resolutions to Manage Pain
As the new year begins, it’s time to look forward and set goals for ourselves. For those living with chronic pain, setting New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to take control of their pain and improve their overall health and well-being. Why Should I Set New Year’s Resolutions for Pain Management? There are […]
