Back pain is a common medical problem, affecting as many as 8/10 people in their lifetime, according to research found at the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Almost 40 million U.S. workers are experiencing low back pain. With so many people dealing with back pain, it is not surprising that many myths or misconceptions have […]

  Spinal Cord Stimulation (also known as “SCS”) therapy has been used to combat chronic pain since 1967. The FDA approved spinal cord stimulation in 1989 for the relief of intractable pain in the torso, arms, and legs. How Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Therapy Work for Chronic Pain? SCS works by sending mild electrical pulses to

For every pound of body weight you gain, you add stress to your lower back. The extra weight causes chronic spine conditions, aggravates existing problems, and can result in debilitating low back pain. Losing weight is vital for restoring a healthy back, but before you begin a weight loss program, it’s important to protect your back

It is estimated that 50.2 million adults or 20.5 percent of the U.S. adult population experiences pain on most days. Pain causes significant disruptions in personal and work lives leading people to search for relief. Living with pain reduces the quality of life, and there are many causes of pain. They include a medical condition,

To find the root cause of your discomfort, Dr. Manvar will check your vital signs, review your symptoms and medical history, and complete a thorough physical exam. A history and physical exam is usually the best way to identify sources of pain- directly from the patient’s experience. He will often recommend imaging including X-rays, CT

An astonishing one-in-five US adults spend their day in pain. Though each person experiences pain differently and has varying degrees of discomfort, chronic pain often becomes so frequent and severe that it stops you from going to work, limits your functional ability, disrupts relationships and can cause significant disability. While pain is exceedingly common, it

Welcome! I’m Dr. Ankur Manvar and we are excited to open our new interventional pain management clinic, Integrative Pain & Spine Institute, in the heart of Charlotte. I will provide visitors and patients with practice news, as well as information regarding the most recent technological advances and new treatments in pain management. I believe that