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What is Spinal Cord Stimulation? Spinal Cord Stimulation is a pain management therapy that has garnered increased attention in recent years for its effective ability to intercept pain signals generated in the spine from reaching the brain. This method of treatment uses electrical pulses from an implanted device to stimulate nerves and essentially mask theRead More »

The specialty practice of Pain Management is a fairly new addition to the repertoire of the medical field. While there is an indispensable need for this expertise with Chronic Pain affecting over 11% of the population each year, we realize that this field requires vigilance, extensive clinical knowledge, and ethical responsibility on behalf of itsRead More »

What is an ESI? An epidural steroid injection is a pain management option for people with low back, leg, arm, and neck pain. The injection involves a minimally invasive procedure where a steroid, combined with a numbing agent, is administered into the epidural space of the spine. Depending on the patient’s area of pain, theRead More »

It seems like there are specialists for everything these days. With over 100 million people living with chronic pain (in the United States alone) it is only fitting that there should be specific doctors for this epidemic. The term “pain specialist” can encapsulate multiple types of techniques and treatment methods but all these doctors haveRead More »

The spine is most commonly thought of and referred to as the backbone that lends itself to movement, functionality, and support of the human body. This is of course true, but rather than being made up of just one long sequence of vertebrae and joints, the spine is actually made up of three distinctive parts.Read More »

Chronic pain is defined as pain that is on-going or persistent in nature. This pain can occur anywhere on the body and differs from acute pain, which usually arises as the result of a new ailment or injury. Like acute pain, chronic pain can begin as a side-effect of injury or illness but may haveRead More »

For most people, deciding where to travel during summer vacation is something they plan all year long. Picking the best locations for days of fun and laughter. For people suffering from chronic pain, it can be something they dread. As families and friends are ramping up their summer get-a-ways, it is important to have aRead More »

Looking to learn more about CRPS? There are many great resources with very valuable information.  Be sure to check out the following: American RSD Hope:  http://www.rsdhope.org/ Color the World Orange:  http://www.colortheworldorange.com/#ctwo NIH Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Fact Sheet:  http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy/detail_reflex_sympathetic_dystrophy.htm RSDSA:  http://rsds.org/ If you think you or a loved one are suffering from CRPS, give PainRead More »

CRPS is considered an “invisible illness”. This means that those suffering from the disease may look completely fine and healthy on the outside.  It can be very difficult for others to understand exactly what CRPS patients are going through and why they may be “different” than before. People who are close to someone with CRPSRead More »

A CRPS diagnosis can be incredibly frustrating to patients. Not only do they have to deal with chronic severe pain, but they also often feel isolated, angry, and stressed.  However, many CRPS patients learn to cope with the disease and go on to live happy, fulfilled lives. Paired with treatment options that are best forRead More »