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 […]

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

Millions of Americans have osteoarthritis, a degenerative joint condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness. Arthritis can develop in any joint, but it’s particularly common in the knee. Knee arthritis is characterized by increasing pain, joint instability, and poor range of motion. There’s no cure for arthritis, but it can severely impact your activity level

Low back pain can have many origins, which is why determining the exact cause and proper treatment can be complicated. For example, there is a very specific treatment that provides pain relief for those experiencing inflammation in the sacroiliac joints (or SI joint). These joints are located at the base of the spine or tailbone

Many patients experience long-lasting pain relief with spinal cord stimulation, but don’t worry, you won’t have to guess about whether it works for you. The experienced team at Integrated Pain & Spine Institute have you try the device before implanting the generator. No matter what condition causes your pain, spinal cord stimulation may help. If you’re

Botox is not just a cosmetic procedure used to smooth fine lines and wrinkles; it also has many other clinical uses, including as a treatment for migraines. Botox was FDA-approved as a migraine treatment over a decade ago, and since then has provided relief for thousands of migraine sufferers. Just a small amount of Botox, injected

Trigger point injections can relieve painful muscle knots. It is estimated that 85 percent of the population will experience one or more muscle knots in a lifetime. Muscle knots can be very painful and lead to restricted movements. Sometimes the muscle knots can be treated at home. Trigger point injection therapy is a commonly recommended alternative when

Cervical epidural steroid injections (ESIs) as a temporary pain relief option for certain causes of chronic neck pain.  Cervical epidural steroid injections are a common form of therapy for certain causes of chronic neck pain. Cervical radiculopathy affects approximately 1 in 1000 adults per year, and neck pain is the fourth leading cause of disability

It’s natural to get discouraged when you spend your days with chronic back pain that doesn’t improve with conventional medical care. But don’t give up searching for solutions. Instead, connect with the team at Integrative Pain & Spine Institute. Dr. Manvar specializes in diagnosing and treating back pain caused by facet joint disorders. We offer a

Have you ever wondered why your pain just won’t seem to go away? Well, you aren’t alone. Pain is a complex process and long-term, or chronic pain differs greatly from short-term, or acute pain. See Where Does Chronic Pain Come From? to better understand why your pain is persisting.  What Is Spinal Cord Stimulation and How Does