Bulging and herniated discs are common degenerative spine problems that can cause a lot of pain and discomfort. Knowing the differences between these two conditions is important for getting the right treatment. In this article, we’ll explain what sets a bulging disc apart from a herniated disc, their symptoms, causes, and the best… Continue reading Bulging Disc vs. Herniated Disc: Key Differences & Treatment Options
A new report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Health Statistics revealed that 3,500 Americans died of long-COVID-related illness during the pandemic’s first 2 1/2 years. The CDC said that as many as 1 in 13 adults in the U.S. experience COVID-19 symptoms that last three or more months.… Continue reading Treatments That Bring Relief to Long COVID Sufferers
Are you suffering from tennis elbow or rotator cuff tear? Or is your loved one in severe pain? Let’s dive deep into its symptoms, diagnosis, and reliable treatment in the form of regenerative tendon repair. What is Rotator Cuff Tear? Rotator cuff tear is a common form of shoulder pain. It refers to the… Continue reading Regenerative Tendon Repair: Fixing Tennis Elbow & Rotator Cuff
Fibromyalgia is real. If you suffer from 4 or more of these symptoms, you may have this debilitating disease: Chronic Fatigue Chronically Painful/Tender Body Areas Feeling Depressed Anxiety/Nervousness Mental/Brain Fog Trouble Concentrating Poor Sleep Frequent Headaches Leg Cramps Areas of Numbness or Tingling Restless Legs When You Sleep Joint Aches Fibromyalgia is a condition… Continue reading Fibromyalgia Explained: Symptoms & Treatment Options
Carpal tunnel syndrome can cause pain in the hands. If you use your hands all the time, you may have already experienced this condition. It is caused by pressure on the median nerve. The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway surrounded by bones and ligaments on the palm side of the hand. When the median… Continue reading Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Pain and Numbness of the Hands
Knee pain is one of the most common types of problems that we see at our office. However, there are many things you can do yourself at home to help relieve knee pain. Of course, there are many different causes of knee pain. If your knee is unstable, red, swollen, hot, or you have a… Continue reading Home Therapies for Knee Arthritis
You can’t truly appreciate how important our shoulders are until one of them starts to hurt. Activities as simple as brushing your teeth or hair becomes very difficult. And don’t even try reaching behind your neck or overhead. My shoulder hurts, now what? If you experience shoulder pain, it’s not always possible to figure out… Continue reading My shoulder hurts, now what? Causes, Explanation
Back pain from the sacroiliac joint is a common problem that I see in our clinic at Southwest Pain Management. Patient sometimes refer to this area as hip pain. It can mimic disc herniation or a pinched nerve, back arthritis, trigger points, and hip arthritis. What are the symptoms of sacroiliac joint pain (sacroiliitis)? … Continue reading Sacroiliac Joint Pain: Another Type of Back Pain
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!
