There are a lot of options for treating pain without the use of narcotics. The opioid epidemic is spreading across the nation at frightening rates. Many state laws are cracking down on opioid prescriptions to prevent excessive prescribing. However, this leaves many chronic pain patients … [Read more...] about Non-Opioid Treatment Options for Chronic Pain
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
The Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) is a small bundle of nerves connected to each vertebra along your spine. The DRG is critical in processing pain signals and transmitting them to your brain. They have a particularly important role in how you experience pain. The DRG act as the body’s internal traffic … [Read more...] about Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Relieve Chronic Pain?
The field of pain management typically deals with traditional methods for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating various types of acute and chronic pain. However, as more research develops and the field of medicine progresses, physicians are able to learn about the complex intricacies of pain. This … [Read more...] about How Can Interventional Pain Management Help Relieve Chronic Pain?
Stem Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine
In the last few years, there have been massive advances the research and success rate of stem cell therapy and regenerative medicine. These treatments hold a great deal of promise to treat patients in routine clinical practices. What is Regenerative Medicine? Regenerative medicine is the … [Read more...] about Stem Cell Therapy & Regenerative Medicine
How Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Chronic Pain
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy damaged nerves or tissues that send pain signals to the brain. By blocking the communication between the nerve and the brain, the patient’s pain is reduced. This treatment can provide patients … [Read more...] about How Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Chronic Pain