Spinal stenosis is one of the most frequent causes of back and neck pain and is characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal that causes compression of the spinal cord and or nerve roots. Some people with spinal stenosis experience no symptoms, while others may experience pain, tingling, numbness, and muscle weakness that can
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Pain Management Strategies for Spinal Stenosis: Beyond Medications
Medications are one of the most common non-surgical ways to relieve pain, numbness, and tingling associated with spinal stenosis. However, their effects are often short-term and primarily focused on symptomatic relief. Moreover, pain medications also result in a variety of side effects, such as upset stomach, tolerance, and dependence, liver damage, etc. If you are
Read MoreNutrition and Spinal Stenosis: Diet’s Role in Managing Symptoms
Spinal stenosis is a musculoskeletal condition in which the spinal cord is narrowed, causing pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. Spinal stenosis may or may not produce painful symptoms, such as back pain. Spinal stenosis is more common in older people because, with aging, the bones of the spine move closer together, causing spinal
Read MoreThe Role of Pain Management Doctors: Specialists in Enhancing Quality of Life
Pain is a common sensation that we feel often in our lives. Most of the time, this pain goes away on its own; however, other times, it persists and worsens over time. Pain that persists for a long time profoundly impacts our quality of life, affecting various aspects of our physical, emotional, social, and psychological
Read MoreUnderstanding Pain Management: What to Expect from Your First Visit
When you burn your finger, get a bruise, or develop arthritis in your joints, special nerve endings called nociceptors in the affected part get activated. These nerve endings send signals to the brain, telling it that something wrong has happened to the body, and that is when you feel pain. Most of the time pain
Read MoreWhen to Consider a Pain Clinic: Signs It’s Time to Seek Specialized Pain Management
Pain is an unpleasant sensation that occurs when something goes wrong in the body. There are many types of pain, and each person experiences pain differently. It can be short and intense or dull and constant. Some people describe it as stinging pulsing, or burning, while others describe it as throbbing or pounding. Some pain
Read MoreHow Can a Back Doctor Help You?
Back pain is an extremely common complaint ranging from muscle aching to burning, stabbing, or shooting sensations that may travel to the legs, buttocks, or abdomen. Back pain happens when structural or mechanical problems develop in the parts of the back, such as spinal discs, vertebrae, muscles, ligaments, or tendons. Sometimes back pain can come
Read MoreIs Pain Management Right for You?
Pain management is a multidisciplinary approach to care focused on treating and alleviating pain. It involves interventional pain management strategies and minimally invasive techniques to reduce pain, improve function and enhance overall quality of life. If you have excruciating pain affecting your overall health and quality of life, you may want to know if pain
Read MoreWhat Are the Benefits of Seeing a Pain Management Doctor?
Pain can keep you from living your life the way you want to. It can limit your physical function, cause fatigue and keep you from engaging in activities that were once enjoyable or necessary. Furthermore, it can leave you frustrated, sad, and depressed. When it comes to managing your excruciating and debilitating pain, consulting a
Read MorePain Management: A Guide to Effective Solutions
Pain – acute or chronic – can not only impact our ability to do daily tasks but also take a significant toll on our mental health, leaving us frustrated, irritated, and depressed. Thankfully, there is an amazing abundance of pain management techniques and strategies that can be used to treat pain. However, it’s best to
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