Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty
Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty What is a Kyphoplasty/Vertebroplasty? Kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty are ways of treating vertebral body compression fractures, which are small breaks in the thick mass of bone that makes up the front part of your spinal column (the vertebral body). Vertebral body fractures lead to the collapse or compression of a vertebra, causing your spine to shorten and […]
Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Lumbar Sympathetic Block What is a Lumbar Sympathetic Block? A lumbar sympathetic nerve block is an injection of numbing medication in your lower back to provide temporary pain relief to your lower extremities. In some cases, the addition of anti-inflammatory medication to the local anesthetic may allow damaged nerves to heal. Nerves are like cables […]
Nerve Block
Nerve Block What is a Nerve Block? A nerve block is an injection of medication close to a targeted nerve or group of nerves to provide temporary pain relief. Some injections provide prolonged pain relief. An injection of anti-inflammatory medication in addition to local anesthetic may allow the damaged nerves to heal by relieving the […]
Pain Management
Pain Management What is Pain Management? Everyone feels some kind of pain from time to time. Pain is the most common symptom of potentially thousands of injuries, diseases, disorders and conditions you can experience in your lifetime. It can also result from treatments for conditions and diseases. Pain can last a short time and go […]
Acute vs. Chronic Pain
Acute vs. Chronic Pain Pain is a sign that something has happened, that something is wrong. Acute pain happens quickly and goes away when there is no cause, but chronic pain lasts longer than six months and can continue when the injury or illness has been treated. What is Pain? Pain occurs when something hurts, […]
Chiropractic Adjustment
Chiropractic Adjustment What is a Chiropractic Adjustment? A chiropractic adjustment is a therapeutic treatment where a licensed chiropractor uses their hands or special instruments to manipulate joints in your body. This treatment is also called spinal manipulation or joint manipulation. A chiropractic adjustment can help reduce pain, correct your body’s alignment and how your body […]
Lower Back Pain Treatment Options
Lower Back Pain Treatment Options What is Back Pain? Lower back pain is extremely common, especially in adults between the ages of 30 and 50Trusted Source, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). Discomfort in the lower back can be chronic or ongoing. It can also be a sudden and brief […]
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)? Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of psychotherapy (talk therapy). Mental health professionals, including psychologists, therapists and counselors, use it to treat or manage mental health conditions and emotional concerns. It’s one of the most common and best-studied forms of psychotherapy. CBT […]
Opioids
Opioids What are Opioids? Opioids (sometimes called narcotics) are a class of drugs that are chemicals — natural or synthetic — that interact with nerve cells that have the potential to reduce pain. Healthcare providers typically prescribe opioids to manage moderate to severe pain. However, opioids can become addictive because they not only dull pain […]