Chronic pain has become a significant public health burden. Doctors estimate that at least 50 million people in the U.S live with it. The affliction affects at least 10% of the global population, with an additional 10% developing different forms of crippling chronic pain every year. In routine … [Read more...] about Conventional and Interventional Treatments for Chronic Pain
New Developments in Chronic Pain Treatments
Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions of Americans every day. These patients are in search of treatments that can help them regain their quality of life and improve their symptoms, but many doctors have been unable to offer anything more than temporary relief with … [Read more...] about New Developments in Chronic Pain Treatments
What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?
In recent years, research has proven that the body has the unique ability to heal itself. The body can regrow tissue and cells and repair damage to ligaments, muscles, and joints. Through the use of Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy, the body is given a chance to accelerate repair and heal quickly. … [Read more...] about What is Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy?
Shingles: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
Shingles (Herpes Zoster) is a viral infection. It causes a painful rash that is typically seen on your midsection. Shingles is caused by the same strand of virus that produces chicken pox. It is possible that the virus remains in your body, if you’ve had chickenpox before. The virus can … [Read more...] about Shingles: Causes, Symptoms & Treatments
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
Radiofrequency Lesioning: How it Works
If you suffer from chronic low back pain or neck pain and do not find relief from other pain management treatments or interventional medicine, radiofrequency lesioning (RFL) may be a good option. What is Radiofrequency Lesioning & Ablation? Radiofrequency lesioning (ablation) is a … [Read more...] about Radiofrequency Lesioning: How it Works