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Early Detection May Make the Difference Between Sciatica Treatment or Back Surgery
Posted on November 3, 2020
Sciatica is a form of pinched nerve that occurs when surrounding tissues put too much pressure on the sciatic nerve. Nerve function may be disrupted by a number of factors associated with tendons, muscles, cartilage and bones. The resulting symptoms can include weakness, stiffness, numbness, tingling and/or severe pain. A common recommendation by pain physicians […]
Are Electrodiagnostic Tests Necessary for Neck & Back Pain?
When patients experience neck or back pain, a pain physician may check the nerves and muscles using electrodiagnostic tests to detect any damage. Neck or back pain can cause numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in the arm or leg, often due to an irritated or pinched nerve. These symptoms typically dissipate on their own, but […]
Managing Back Pain When Your Work Requires Prolonged Sitting
In these times when so many people are working online, one of the downsides is that more people are sitting for longer periods throughout the day. Why is that a downside? Because now more than ever, we understand that sitting for prolonged durations is not good for the human body; “sitting is the new smoking”, […]
Help Manage Chronic Pain with These 5 Simple Lifestyle Changes
Posted on November 2, 2020
If you suffer from a chronic pain condition, you understand that sometimes the simplest daily activities can be a challenge. But even if your condition requires interventional treatment by a pain management specialist, there are some simple modifications you can make in your daily routine that may also help to reduce your pain symptoms. Here […]
Low Back Pain Sufferers Have Many Options for Relief
Posted on September 28, 2020
Chronic low back pain affects millions of people each year, and every person experiences the intensity and type of pain differently. The causes of low back pain are numerous; any combination of risk factors may contribute to this condition, such as a severe injury, degenerative disease, lack of proper posture or poor lifestyle habits, to […]