facet joint injections

What is the Facet Joint Injection?

Facet joints are small, bony joints that sit along the spine. They are paired up from the neck to the lower back area. When the joints get inflamed, they cause pain that can be severe. The pain can be acute or chronic, caused by a variety of conditions.    The pain radiates to other parts of the body and causes …

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acute and chronic pain differences

How Are Acute and Chronic Pain Different?

When it comes to your pain, there are two different types of pain: acute and chronic. All pain is uncomfortable, unwanted, and unpleasant.  No matter the type of pain, it can range from mild to severe and all pain has the ability to reduce your quality of life and prevent you from living the life you deserve.  Acute and Chronic …

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walking to manage pain at home

How to Manage Pain at Home

Pain affects every aspect of your life, and normal daily activities are challenging when living with chronic pain. From the amount of sleep you get to the thoughts you have, pain can negatively affect your quality of life.    Your day-to-day activities are crucial in managing your pain and maintaining a healthier life. Positive changes to your routine and lifestyle …

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treating back pain with radiofrequency lesioning

Radiofrequency Lesioning to Treat Back Pain

Are you tired of dealing with back pain that just never goes away? The truth is, chronic back pain can be debilitating and difficult to manage. While many treatments are available to help control your symptoms, radiofrequency lesioning may provide an effective solution. Radiofrequency lesioning uses high-frequency electrical signals to deliver targeted heat directly to the source of your pain …

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man with chronic migraines

Chronic Migraines: Treatment and Prevention

Migraines aren’t just a typical headache. Chronic migraines can wreak havoc on a person’s life. If you’ve experienced these extreme episodes, you know they are very painful and can have someone disabled for very long periods of time. Chronic migraines are a very real challenge, but thankfully, some things can be done to treat them. What is a Migraine, and …

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compression fractures and osteoporosis

Compression Fractures and Osteoporosis

As we age, our bones get weak, thin, and prone to diseases such as osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a medical condition where your bones become fragile and weak. This is typically because of hormonal changes, loss of tissue, or calcium and vitamin deficiency.  Osteoporosis can go unnoticed for years, silently affecting your bones until they break or become damaged. The spine, …

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