About Ulnar Nerve Entrapment
Ulnar nerve entrapment typically develops slowly, causing symptoms that you may be tempted to ignore at first. But the longer the damaged nerve goes untreated, the more nerve pain and tingling you experience. At the same time, your risk of developing...
Herniated Disc vs. Muscle Strain: How Are They Different?
Herniated discs and muscle strains share one thing in common: They’re the leading causes of lower back pain. Though both conditions result in plenty of debilitating pain, they affect different parts of your spine and originate from separate causes. No matter which problem you have, our team at the Headache...
5 Common Causes of Arm Pain
If you browse online for arm pain, you’ll notice that many of your search results specify “right arm pain.” That sounds odd because both arms are susceptible to the same injuries. Anything that causes pain in your right arm can also affect your left arm. Some websites specify “right” because...
Does Arthritis Cause Deformity?
Rheumatoid arthritis is one of the top causes of joint deformities in the hands and feet. Without treatment, these deformities become severe and debilitating. But rheumatoid arthritis isn’t the only culprit. Osteoarthritis also results in joint deformities that most often appear in the hands and knees. The Headache & Pain...
Is Your Lifestyle Causing You Back Pain?
When back pain appears, as it does for 80% of adults, you may be one of the lucky ones that fully recover. You could also be one of the 20% whose single bout turns into long-lasting and debilitating back pain. Or you can choose a different path. You can take...
Why You Shouldn’t Ignore Neck Pain
The seven small vertebrae that make up your neck have the challenging task of supporting your head, which is about 10 pounds, while also enabling the full range of head and neck movement. This combination of weight and mobility make your neck vulnerable to injuries and neck pain. Sometimes, neck...
What Could Be Causing Pain in My Spine?
Considering the jobs your spine performs, it’s no surprise that spine problems are among the leading causes of chronic pain and disability. Your spine provides the central support for your body. This structure of 33 stacked vertebrae anchors your core, gives you the ability to stand upright, and helps you...
Remedy Sciatica and Prevent It From Returning
When your lower back hurts and sudden waves of excruciating pain radiate down your leg, it’s only natural to find a comfortable position and rest. But if you want to remedy sciatica and prevent future flare-ups, prolonged rest is the worst choice you can make. So what do you do...
Am I a Candidate for a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) relieves chronic pain by targeting nerves in your spinal cord. More specifically, SCS blocks the nerves that send pain signals to your brain. If your brain doesn’t get the message, you don’t feel the full extent of your pain. As pain management specialists, we at Headache...
3 Benefits of an Open vs. a Traditional MRI
Have you heard stories about people who couldn’t get an MRI because the narrow, confined space inside the MRI machine gave them anxiety or triggered an attack of claustrophobia? Unfortunately, those stories are all too common, but we at the Headache & Pain Center have a solution. We use an...
Myths and Facts About Epidural Steroid Injection for Chronic Back Pain
Statistics tell us that chronic back pain is a common problem that affects at least 8% of adults. But numbers can’t begin to tell the impact of chronic back pain on your life. Back pain often forces patients to take time off from work and stops them from enjoying their...
What is Radiofrequency Ablation and How Effective is it in Relieving Headache Pain?
Headaches are common and affect almost everyone at some point in time. Though headaches vary in type, severity, and frequency, up to 4% of the world’s population suffer from chronic headaches, according to the World Health Organization. Like those who have other chronic pain conditions, people who suffer from chronic...
