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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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, […]

Opioids What are Opioids? Opioids (sometimes called narcotics) are a class of drugs that are chemicals — natural or synthetic — that interact with nerve cells […]