Thoracic discography is done at a lesser rate than cervical or lumbar discography because the thoracic spine is relatively stable and disc problems are much…
An intrathecal pump is one-way doctors can provide pain medication directly to the spinal cord. The pump is placed beneath the skin of the abdomen…
The cervical facet joints are important for cervical spinal stability and for providing motion of the neck. Unfortunately, they can easily become injured or arthritic,…
Cervical pain rivals low back pain as the number one type of spinal pain injured people can have. It is a particularly annoying pain as…
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) are a common treatment option for many forms of low back pain and leg pain. They have been used for low…
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are pain medications often used to treat muscle and joint pain. NSAIDs fall under the heading of non-narcotic pain medications….
Massage can provide great relief, and isn’t just for pampering. It works by stopping the cycle of pain. When an injured person has pain, the…
Often distributed in liquid tinctures or lactose sugar pellets, homeopathic remedies are a safe and easy way to treat yourself with little-to-no side effects. Homeopathy…
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) originated in ancient China and has evolved over thousands of years. TCM practitioners use herbs, acupuncture, and other methods to treat…
The experience of pain is as old as recorded history. The ways in which people conceptualize and treat pain have varied across space and time….
Chronic pain especially after a car accident may leave you wanting to curl up with a warm blanket and a bottle of medications. Doing exercise…
On February 15, 2012, there was a hearing on Capitol Hill about “Pain in America: Exploring Challenges to Relief”. The cost of chronic pain exceeds…