Recurrent Sciatica Management: Beneficial Lifestyle Changes and Treatment Options Dec 17, 2024Sciatica is also a common cause of lower back and leg pain. For many, it is a one-time event that clears up quickly. But for others, it becomes recurrent and chronic. Here's how lifestyle changes can help.Continue reading →
Living with Fibromyalgia: Can Trigger Point Injections Provide Relief?Nov 07, 2024Fibromyalgia causes chronic pain that takes a toll on both physical and emotional well-being. Trigger point injections get to the root of tight muscle knots, relieving pain and improving overall quality of life. Here’s how they work.Continue reading →
TenJet® Procedure for Plantar Fasciitis: What to ExpectOct 18, 2024Plantar fasciitis can make even simple activities excruciatingly painful, but the good news is that outpatient TenJet® therapy can help. This revolutionary treatment relieves pain and allows your feet to heal naturally. Continue reading →
Tips for Every Runner Wanting to Avoid Shin SplintsSep 19, 2024Shin splints are a painful side effect of running for many athletes, but there are some things you can do to avoid them. Here, learn some simple tips to help you avoid shin pain while indulging in your love of running.Continue reading →
I Keep Getting Migraines — Can You Help?Aug 19, 2024Chronic migraines can take a major toll on your life, with symptoms that can be difficult to manage with over-the-counter medications alone. Fortunately, there are other therapy options. Here’s how we can help.Continue reading →
Eat This Not That Chronic Pain EditionJul 18, 2024Chronic pain affects millions of women and men, and while it can be managed with medication and other medical therapies, lifestyle changes are important, too. Here’s how to optimize your diet to help keep your symptoms at bay.Continue reading →
Healthy Sleeping Habits That Can Improve Your PainJun 20, 2024Sleep and pain are doubly linked: Chronic pain can make it hard to sleep, and poor sleep can make your pain worse. The good news is there are things you can do to improve your sleep and your pain, too. Here are seven habits to adopt today.Continue reading →
Signs It's Time to Deal With Your PainMay 16, 2024Chronic pain is a widespread problem for millions of people, yet many women and men don’t seek treatment when it could help them most. Here, learn six signs that mean it’s time to seek treatment for your pain symptoms.Continue reading →
9 Things You Can do for Leg Pain At HomeApr 03, 2024Leg pain can have many causes, so a medical evaluation should be the first step toward relieving symptoms. Leg pain often responds well to a little extra TLC, like the nine tips listed here. Continue reading →
What We Use Nerve Blocks ForMar 22, 2024 Chronic pain can be notoriously difficult to manage with standard therapies, but nerve blocks can often help. Here’s how nerve blocks work and when we recommend them for our patients.Continue reading →
Telehealth: The Advantages of TelemedicineFeb 21, 2024Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.Continue reading →
How to Avoid Peripheral NeuropathyFeb 07, 2024Many people associate peripheral neuropathy with foot pain. But they don’t know that this condition can affect nerves anywhere in the body. Here’s what you can do to help prevent neuropathy and its painful symptoms.Continue reading →
Who Should Consider a Spinal Cord Stimulator?Jan 08, 2024Spinal cord stimulation is a state-of-the-art therapy for chronic pain that doesn’t respond to more traditional treatments, like pain medicine or physical therapy. Here’s how it works and who can benefit from this advanced treatment.Continue reading →
Why Women are More Prone to Chronic PainDec 08, 2023Chronic pain can affect anyone, but it tends to happen a lot more often among women. Here’s why researchers say that is and what we can do to help you find relief.Continue reading →
Radiofrequency Ablation: A Minimally-Invasive Approach to Neck and Back PainDec 01, 2023 Back and neck pain are common, and finding relief for chronic symptoms can be difficult. Radiofrequency ablation helps relieve chronic pain by targeting the source instead of simply masking the symptoms. Here’s how it can help you. Continue reading →
How Long Should You Power Through Pain Before Seeking Medical Help?Oct 12, 2023The perception of pain can be a very personal experience. What’s a bit of soreness for you might be debilitating for someone else. However, there are factors to consider when trying to determine when to seek help. Read on to learn more. Continue reading →
Let’s Talk Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.Dec 29, 2022Provided by: Healthline Reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is a type of complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). This condition occurs because of malfunctions in your sympathetic nervous system and immune system. Continue reading →
Learn More About ScoliosisNov 28, 2022Provided by: Healthline What Kind of Pain Does Scoliosis Cause Scoliosis is a spine condition that occurs when the spine curves or twists to the side. Continue reading →
Living With Chronic PainSep 21, 2022Many people today suffer from daily pain due to arthritis, botched back surgery, muscle spasms, and many other very real conditions. With new laws being put in place each day to fight the opioid crisis, it’s becoming increasingly hard to obtain...Continue reading →
Epidural Corticosteroid InjectionsAug 12, 2022Provided By: hopkinsmedicine.org What is an epidural corticosteroid injection? In the simplest of terms, an epidural corticosteroid (steroid) injection is a way to deliver pain medicine quickly into the body with a syringe.Continue reading →
Sympathetic Nerve Blocks For PainJul 01, 2022Provided By: Johns Hopkins Medicine A sympathetic nerve block is believed by many pain health care providers to be an effective method for controlling chronic pain. Continue reading →
The Best And Worst Exercises For Back PainJun 15, 2022Provided By: Everyday Health If you think treating a backache means going to bed or taking it easy, you couldn’t be more wrong. According to the Mayo Clinic, most acute back pain resolves within a few weeks with home treatment, and bed rest is...Continue reading →
Isn’t It Time You Treated Your Tendon Pain?May 26, 2022Provided By: HydroCision Explore TenJet as a quick and effective intervention to get back to an active and pain-free lifestyle.Continue reading →
6 Ways To Use Your Mind To Control PainApr 13, 2022Provided By: Harvard Health Relaxation, meditation, positive thinking, and other mind-body techniques can help reduce your need for pain medication.Continue reading →
What You Should Know About Radiofrequency NeurotomyMar 29, 2022Provided By: Mayo Clinic Radiofrequency neurotomy uses heat generated by radio waves to target specific nerves and temporarily turn off their ability to send pain signals.Continue reading →
8 Tips For Managing Chronic PainFeb 23, 2022Provided By: Mayo Clinic Health System If you are like at least 3 out of 10 people in the U.S. who experience chronic pain, you know what a big problem it is. While short-term pain typically heals, chronic pain lasts longer than three... Continue reading →
Car Accidents And Whiplash InjuriesJan 12, 2022The overwhelming majority of whiplash injuries are caused by motor vehicle accidents. The medical profession characterizes these as acceleration-deceleration injuries when the cervical spine (neck) and its supporting tissues are stretched...Continue reading →
5 Yoga Poses To Improve Back Pain & Spinal FlexibilityDec 14, 2021Are you struggling with back pain or the feeling of your spine being tight with immobility? Stretching your back and increasing the flexibility of your posterior chain will improve the elasticity of your muscles, reducing the chance of injury and achesContinue reading →
5 Ways To Prepare For Spinal Fusion SurgeryNov 23, 2021The most common type of spine surgery performed today, spinal fusion is done by combining two or more spinal bones with graft material and specially designed hardware.Continue reading →
Understanding Shingles – The Lurking Skin DisorderOct 29, 2021Shingles is a painful skin condition that appears in a band or strip on the skin surface, generally on one side of the body. It is a common problem in older adults and is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, the varicella zoster virus.Continue reading →
Arthritis And Natural PainkillersSep 24, 2021Arthritis is not just one disease, but a term that covers over 100 medical conditions. Overall, arthritis affects nearly 50 million people. Arthritis causes musculoskeletal pain, which affects bones, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. Continue reading →
5 Simple Yet Effective Exercises For People With Bad Backs Or Joint ProblemsAug 18, 2021If you have a bad back or joint problems, you probably find most exercises difficult for you to do. The pain can make the exercise unpleasant, and the exercise can risk injuring your back or joints even more.Continue reading →
5 Vitamins And Nutrients Essential For Optimal Spine HealthJul 22, 2021It’s often said you are what you eat. This piece of advice extends to your spine and its supporting parts, especially when it comes to vitamins and nutrients. If you’re not getting enough essential nutrients, however,...Continue reading →
What To Say To Convince Someone With Back Pain To Seek HelpJun 21, 2021Roughly 90 percent of the population will experience back pain at one time or another. In fact, lower back pain is the leading cause of workplace disability in the world, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH).Continue reading →
The Future Of Spine Surgery: What’s On The Horizon?May 31, 2021Spine surgery today is less invasive than it was back at the start of the 21st century. This is certainly welcome news if spine surgery is something you are currently considering or discussing with your doctor.Continue reading →
Keeping Your Back HealthyApr 30, 2021Whether you’re working from home or just spending a lot of time in an office chair, back health is becoming a real problem for modern workers. Continue reading →
Preventing Lower Back PainMar 30, 2021Most people will experience some form of back pain in their lives. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) revealed that more than 65.8 million Americans already suffer from low back pain.Continue reading →
4 Tips For Dealing With Back Pain While MovingFeb 10, 2021If you’ve been packing up all your earthly belongings and you’ve started to notice twinges of pain in your back, you need to start taking it easy. Continue reading →
7 Tips For Minimizing The Aches And Pains Of WinterDec 30, 2020The cold of winter can affect how your body feels. Stiffness, pain, and loss of mobility are common, but following certain practices can alleviate pain and help you feel better.Continue reading →
Exercise At Your Desk: Relax Your ShouldersNov 30, 2020Are you hunching over your computer right now as you’re reading this? If so, straighten up! Anyone that spends hours in front of a PC or laptop needs to relax their shoulders. Continue reading →
What Is Ankylosing Spondylitis?Oct 30, 2020Ankylosing Spondylitis is a form of arthritis that causes chronic pain and restricted motion in the lower back. In advanced cases of this disease, the spinal bones join, greatly restricting the patient’s range of motion.Continue reading →
San Antonio Collecting Supplies For Health Care ProvidersMay 26, 2020Dr. Ellen Lin, board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with sub specialty certification in Pain Medicine, at Advanced Pain Spine And Pain Center is doing her part by, helping the medical community with supplies...Continue reading →
Advanced Spine And Pain Center Of San Antonio Recognized As A Stimwave Center Of ExcellenceSep 26, 2019National program highlights innovative, minimally invasive, non-opioid treatment option for chronic pain patients San Antonio, TX — Sept. 25, 2019 —Stimwave Technologies, the leading innovator of wireless medical pain relief implant bioelectric technology,Continue reading →