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3 Ways Your Job Can Cause Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel pain can be debilitating and make it difficult to work and enjoy your normal activities and routines. Here’s what you need to know about the risk factors for carpal tunnel syndrome and how you can protect yourself.
Jun 9th, 2023

How to Get to the Root of Your Neck Pain
Many factors can cause neck pain, ranging from strains, trauma, or an injured disc. Here’s what you need to know about the possible root cause of your neck pain and when to seek medical treatment.
Mar 14th, 2023

All About the Minuteman® Procedure
Spine problems due to conditions like degenerative disc disease, spondylolisthesis, or trauma, can cause debilitating back and leg pain and impair mobility. Learn more about how the Minuteman® procedure works and whether it’s right for you.
Feb 21st, 2023

4 Nonsurgical Ways to Manage Your Chronic Pain
If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with chronic pain, you’ve probably tried multiple solutions to ease your symptoms and improve your quality of life. Here are four nonsurgical options that work.
Dec 13th, 2022

How Physical Therapy Can Treat Your Sciatica
If your sciatica pain is interfering with your quality of life, physical therapy may be a good treatment option. Learn more about how physical therapy can help manage your sciatica pain.
Nov 10th, 2022

Is Ketamine Infusion Therapy Safe?
If you’re struggling to find relief for your chronic pain, ketamine infusion therapy may be a good option. Here’s what you need to know about how it works and whether it’s safe.
Oct 12th, 2022

Carson Daly & the Intracept Procedure for Back Pain
Carson Daly was dealing with back pain for more than 20 years. In this Today Show segment he opens up about the non-surgical procedure called “Intracept” that he just underwent that we perform for back pain suffers.
Sep 16th, 2022

The Link Between Weather Changes and Migraines
Several factors can trigger a migraine headache. Here’s what you need to know about the link between weather and migraines and what you can do to identify and manage your triggers.
Sep 15th, 2022

PRP: An All-Natural Treatment for Chronic Low Back Pain
If you’ve been struggling to find relief from chronic low back pain, PRP may be the treatment you’ve been looking for. Here’s what you need to know about PRP therapy and whether it’s a good option to manage your low back pain.
Aug 11th, 2022

Benefits of Treating Chronic Back Pain With Intracept
If you’re struggling to find relief from chronic low back pain, the Intracept® Procedure may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Here’s what you need to know about how Intracept works and whether it’s a good option for you.
Jul 13th, 2022

Understanding a Trial Run With a Spinal Cord Stimulator
A trial run with a spinal cord stimulator gives you a glimpse into how the procedure works and whether it will alleviate your pain — without making a long term commitment. Here’s how it works and whether a trial run is right for you.
Jun 1st, 2022

PRP: A Game-Changer for Joint Pain
PRP treatments can help manage pain and stiffness in your joints. Whether you have arthritis-related joint pain, joint deterioration, or an injury, read on to learn more about this revolutionary treatment.
May 5th, 2022

Triggers That Can Cause Migraines
Migraine headaches can’t always be prevented, but several known triggers can increase your risk of developing one. Here’s what you need to know about migraine causes and triggers and what to do before and after an episode.
Apr 4th, 2022

Alleviating Your Sciatica With Stress Management
Stress is connected to numerous mental and physical health issues, but did you know there might be a connection between stress and your sciatica flare-ups? Here’s what you need to know about the relationship between stress and sciatica pain.
Mar 8th, 2022

Posture Tips to Prevent Neck Pain
Neck pain is one of the side effects of bad posture. Even if you’re active, hours of screen time can take a toll on your posture and health. Here are some tips to help you improve your posture and avoid neck and back pain.
Oct 13th, 2021

How We Can Help You Manage Your Pain
September is National Pain Awareness Month. If you're one of the millions of people living with pain in the United States, there are pain management options available to help you get your life back.
Sep 12th, 2021

Can Ketamine Infusion Help My PTSD?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans experiencing PTSD, you’ve probably noticed some disruption in your quality of life and even your health. Here’s what you need to know about ketamine infusion treatments and how they help with PTSD.
Aug 17th, 2021

What Most People Don't Understand About Cancer Pain
Like the disease itself, cancer pain is complex and has several underlying causes. Here’s what you need to know about the types of cancer pain and the pain management options available to treat it.
Jul 22nd, 2021

Understanding Arthritis
Arthritis-related pain and stiffness can be debilitating, but you don’t have to live in pain or give up your active lifestyle. Here’s what you need to know about the most common forms of arthritis, and the treatment options available.
Jun 22nd, 2021

What to Expect During Your Stellate Ganglion Block
Stellate ganglion block injections can help to minimize pain and nerve issues in the face, neck, and head. Here’s what you need to know about stellate ganglion block and whether it’s right for you.
May 25th, 2021

5 Ways to Treat Cancer Pain
Pain is one of the unfortunate side effects of cancer, but there are several things you can do to find relief and treatment for cancer-related pain. Here’s what you need to know about cancer pain treatments and how to find the right one for you.
Apr 19th, 2021

The Stages of a Migraine
Migraines are complex, and the effects can be debilitating and last for several days. Here’s what you need to know about migraine triggers, stages, and symptoms. Keep reading to learn more.
Mar 17th, 2021

When Is Interventional Pain Management Appropriate?
If you’re experiencing chronic or debilitating pain affecting your health and quality of life, interventional pain management can help you get your pain under control. Here’s how it works and when to seek pain treatment.
Feb 16th, 2021

Using Physical Therapy to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
If you’re experiencing carpal tunnel pain and stiffness, physical therapy may offer the relief you’ve been looking for and help you get back to work and your favorite activities. Read on to find out more about how we can help.
Jan 19th, 2021

Is It Sciatica?
Are you feeling pain in your back that is radiating into your leg? It’s easy to confuse sciatica with types of low back or leg pain. Here’s what you need to know about sciatica pain and when to see a pain management specialist for relief.
Dec 13th, 2020

Take These Steps to Prevent Migraines
Even a mild migraine headache can be painful and interfere with your normal routine. Here’s what you need to know about migraine triggers and what you can do to prevent your next migraine before it starts.
Nov 11th, 2020

Can Nerve Blocks Help Arthritis?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with arthritis pain and stiffness, you’ve probably considered many treatments. Here’s what you need to know about nerve blocks and if they can help you manage your arthritis symptoms.
Oct 22nd, 2020

4 Conservative Treatments for Neck Aches
All it takes is a stiff or sore neck to ruin your workout or even make it difficult to get through the day. If you’re experiencing neck pain, here are a few self-care techniques to help relieve pain and stiffness.
Sep 17th, 2020

Sciatica Relief Without Surgery
Sciatica pain can be disruptive and interfere with your quality of life. Fortunately, there are many pain relief options available. If you’re struggling with sciatica pain, here are some non-surgical treatment options available to you.
Aug 21st, 2020

How to Manage Shingles Pain
A shingles rash can be very painful and uncomfortable. Pain, sensitivity, and other symptoms can make it difficult to work, sleep, and even get dressed. Here’s what you can do to feel better and get relief from your shingles symptoms.
Jul 29th, 2020

Can I Stop Spinal Stenosis Pain Without Surgery?
Surgery is just one of several options available to manage back pain caused by spinal stenosis and other spine injuries and conditions. Here are some of the pain management alternatives to surgery.
Jun 24th, 2020

Drug-Free Ways to Cope with Arthritis Pain
Pain medication is just one of many solutions to manage arthritis pain. But drugs aren’t the only way to deal with pain. Here are a few additional methods to relieve your arthritis pain that don’t involve pain medications.
May 28th, 2020

Are These 5 Things Making Your Sciatica Worse?

Around 80% of Americans experience low back pain at some point in their lives, and 5-10% of those people have the symptom known as sciatica. If you’re one of them, here’s what may be making your sciatica worse.
Dec 18th, 2019