Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a life-changing procedure. Patients are turning to SCS to control chronic neuropathic pain, reduce the need for daily opioid medication, and improve quality of life. According to research, SCS has been used effectively for 35 years, and it has...
A discography is a procedure used to evaluate patients with persistent, chronic back pain. The technique is used for people who have not responded to extensive conservative care regiments. The most common reason for a discogram is surgical planning before a lumbar vertebra fusion. The...
Facet Joint Syndrome Facet joint syndrome is a painful back condition that involves the tiny joints along the posterior spine. This condition is often difficult to treat, but pain management specialist often treat it with facet joint injections (FJIs). What are the facet joints? The facet joints...
According to the U.S. 2012 National Health Interview Survey, 25 million American adults suffer from daily chronic pain, reporting severe pain that interferes with daily activities. Those with serious pain use healthcare services more often than the general population, and they also suffer from...
According to the American Pain Foundation, 76 million Americans are suffering from chronic pain. These people are diagnosed with conditions from arthritis to end stage cancer. For many people, finding pain relief without using opioids can be a challenge. Because of the worrisome side...
Treating chronic pain is now a problem, with the baby boomers joining the senior set. The most commonly prescribed treatment for chronic pain is an epidural steroid injection (ESI). This is an injection of corticosteroid, with or without an anesthetic, directly into the epidural...
According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 50 million adults have doctor-diagnosed arthritis. This equates to 1 in 5 persons over the age of 18 years. Arthritis impacts an individual’s life, employment, and social functioning. By the...
FAQs on Spinal Cord Stimulator Therapy for Arachnoiditis - from a Top Gilbert AZ Pain Management Doctor What is arachnoiditis? Arachnoiditis is a chronic neuropathic pain caused by the inflammation of membranes surrounding spinal nerves. The roots of spinal nerves are covered and protected by two...
Pain is a sign that something in the body is not working right. There is some type of injury or illness affecting body structures. The damaged or injured body region sends pain signals via nerves to the spinal cord, which transmits the signals on...
Low back pain is a common problem in the United States, affecting as many as 20% of adults. Chronic low back pain can be severe and debilitating. While anyone can have low back pain, it is more common between ages 40 and 60 years. What...