Tech Neck: 5 Ways to Avoid and AlleviateDec 11, 2024Modern technology is convenient, provides endless entertainment, and allows us to work even away from our desks or job sites. However, it also poses a surprising danger: tech neck. This injury is both avoidable and treatable.
Know the Difference Between a Cluster Headache and a MigraineNov 11, 2024When you’re dealing with a headache, you may not care what kind of headache it is. However, understanding the differences between a cluster headache and a migraine can help you know what might help.
How to Alleviate Back Pain at Your Office JobOct 17, 2024It’s a little counterintuitive to think that a desk job could be the source of your back pain, but it certainly could be. In this post, we look at some ways you can ease your office-related back pain and treatments that may help.
Steroid Injections for Hip Bursitis: Do They Provide Lasting Relief? Sep 18, 2024If you have hip bursitis, you’re probably familiar with the deep ache it causes. The pain can disrupt your day-to-day activities and make living an active, healthy life impossible. Could steroid injections be the right solution?
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Management: When to Consider the MILD® ProcedureAug 15, 2024Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is one of the most common causes of low back pain, especially in people who are 50 or older. But you’re not doomed to live with pain. The MILD® procedure is specially designed to treat the pain of LSS.
Chronic Neck Pain Relief: When to Consider Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)Jul 26, 2024When chronic neck pain disrupts your life and first-line treatments don’t help, it’s easy to feel defeated. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) may be a treatment to ease your pain and allow you to be comfortable again.
All About Piriformis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment OptionsJun 24, 2024Pain in your buttock, hip, and leg makes sitting, walking, standing, and even lying uncomfortable. A small piriformis muscle can become compressed, leading to piriformis syndrome, which is often associated with pain.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: What to Expect May 13, 2024Most people don’t think about their knees too much—unless they stop working properly! Osteoarthritis of the knee is common, painful, and treatable. Hyaluronic acid injections may help.
Is SI Joint Dysfunction the Cause of Your Lower Back Pain? Apr 04, 2024Low back pain is so common that you’re far more likely to experience it than not. Many different things can lead to low back pain, including sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction. If that’s the cause of your pain, effective treatments are available.
What Are Trigger Points and How Can Injection Therapy Help? Mar 02, 2024Although many people think of joint pain when they hear the phrase “chronic pain,” other types of long-lasting and life-disrupting pain happen. In some cases, trigger point injection therapy is a good solution for chronic muscle pain.
How the MILD Procedure Alleviates Stenosis-Related Back PainFeb 07, 2024When you have spinal stenosis, you may feel as if there’s nothing you can do about the pain. Living with chronic pain makes life difficult. We offer several treatments for spinal stenosis, including mild® which may be a good solution for you.
How Does Peripheral Nerve Stimulation Work to Treat MigrainesJan 11, 2024A migraine is a headache, but not all headaches are migraines. For most people who experience migraine headaches, it affects their education, professional life, or social activities. One potential treatment is peripheral nerve stimulation.
How Long Will an Epidural Steroid Injection Relieve My Pain? Dec 13, 2023If you live with chronic back or neck pain, you know how much it can disrupt your life. If your doctor has suggested an epidural steroid injection, there’s a high likelihood it will bring you some relief, but you may be wondering for how long.
Am I a Candidate for Kyphoplasty? Nov 01, 2023If you have osteoporosis, you have a much higher risk of a collapsed vertebra. Get to us in time, though, and we may be able to offer kyphoplasty, restoring the integrity of your collapsed vertebra.
How Does a Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial Work? Oct 04, 2023Chronic pain that disrupts your life and doesn’t respond to minimally invasive treatments can be frustrating. In such cases, a spinal cord stimulator could be the solution, but a trial period first is a good idea.
Arthritis and Exercise: What To Do and What Not To DoSep 06, 2023Arthritis is not one disease but is an umbrella term that includes more than 100 different diseases of the joints. However, nearly everyone who has arthritis can benefit from regular exercise as long as they follow a few guidelines.
5 Common Causes of Chronic PainAug 07, 2023Chronic pain often results from some other condition, injury, or occurrence but is a condition in and of itself. It’s complex, common, and disrupts your life. This post considers some of the most common reasons people experience chronic pain.
Why to Consider a Natural Anti-Inflammatory DietJul 11, 2023Your doctor has recommended an anti-inflammatory diet to help address your back pain, and you’re wondering what diet has to do with pain. In this post, we discuss why adopting an anti-inflammatory diet is a good move.
Is Back Pain Normal As You Age?Jun 01, 2023Aches and pains are a common sign of getting older, but is chronic back pain really normal? The answer is no — pain is never normal, and you shouldn’t have to live with it. Find out common causes of age-related back pain and treatment options here.