What are the bones that you sit on? Whether you want to call them sit bones or sitting bones, what we’re talking about are technically called the ischial tuberosities. Ischial refers to the name of the area of bone on your pelvis and a tuberosity is a large bump. They can be felt on either… Continue reading How to Relieve Sit Bone Pain: More than Just a Pain in the Butt!
What is Plantar Fasciitis? Plantar Fasciitis is an overuse, sprain, or inflammation of the plantar fascia ligament which connects the heel of the foot to the toes. It basically stretches across the arch of the foot. Plantar fasciitis may often be a result of overuse injury. It often occurs in runners or people who are… Continue reading Painful Heels May be Plantar Fasciitis!
11 ways to prevent migraines and 10 ways to treat it For those who suffer from migraine headaches, it is more than just a headache. It can cause extreme head pain, nausea and vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound. In short it can ruin your day and then some. It is important to learn… Continue reading 11 Ways to Prevent Migraine and 10 Ways to Treat It!
Tennis elbow affects more than just tennis players. Is your elbow sore, weak, or painful and not getting better? Tennis elbow is a painful condition caused when tendons on the outside of your elbow are overused. Despite the name, most people diagnosed with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) don’t play tennis — however, half of all… Continue reading Effective Treatments for Tennis Elbow: Relief and Recovery Tips
Patients often ask me what trigger points are and how did I get them? Think of trigger points as muscle “knots” which are sensitive spots in the muscle. They not only hurt when you press on them, but they can cause pain in another part of the body when pressed, called referred pain. Many people… Continue reading Trigger Points: How can something so small cause much pain?
Schedule a consult with one of our experts in nutrition and pain management at Southwest Pain Management. One of the best ways to reduce inflammation lies not in the medicine cabinet, but in the refrigerator. By following an anti-inflammatory diet, you can fight off inflammation for good as well as decrease your overall pain levels.… Continue reading Reducing Inflammation and Pain Through Diet
Oral naltrexone was first produced in 1963. Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) has been around for about 20 years however, it has recently gained some notoriety for helping with Fibromyalgia. Fibromyalgia is a disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory and mood issues. While there is currently no cure for fibromyalgia, we… Continue reading New Treatment for Fibromyalgia?
Some of my patients have been complaining about muscle twitches and muscle spasms and I see these used interchangeably, so I decided to dive into this common but very annoying quirky muscle contraction. What is the difference between a twitch and a spasm? A muscle twitch and a muscle spasm are both involuntary contractions of… Continue reading Muscle Spasms, Muscle Cramps, and Muscle Twitches
Cortisol, a Corticosteroid, is one type of steroid that we produce from our adrenal glands, glands that sit on top of our kidneys. This steroid allows our body to deal with stress as well as reducing inflammation in the body. This steroid is different from testosterone, estrogen, or progesterone which are reproductive steroids. Corticosteroid injections… Continue reading Why Pain Doctors Use Steroid Joint, Epidural & Bursa Injections
I get asked about what I think about CBD oil all the time by my patients. I’d like to think I approach these questions with an open mind. Since a few years ago, ads for CBD oil are cropping up everywhere. I have seen my mail and pack shop, movie rental place, and even the… Continue reading What is the deal with CBD oil?
