Prayer is the most common non-pharmaceutical method of pain management and the most popular form of alternative medi

Persistent pain robs you of the best part of your life by laying claim to your consciousness. All-consuming pain con

On your first visit to a chiropractor, you may find many similarities to a medical doctor. Both healthcare professio

Did you know that more than 86 million Americans suffer pain? Or that about 80% of Americans will suffer at least on

What are thoracic facet joints? Thoracic facet joints are small joints located in pairs in your mid-back. These jo

What are the medial branch nerves and why are medial branch blocks helpful? Medial branch nerves are the very smal

What are cervical facet joints? Cervical facet joints are small joints located in pairs on the back/side of your n

IDET—intradiscal electrothermic (or electrothermal) therapy—is a relatively new treatment option, as compared to mor

Pain management specialists are concerned about the patients ability to function and their quality of life. When pai

What is the epidural space and what is an epidural injection? The covering over the nerve roots in the spine is ca

What is a spinal nerve and why is a selective spinal nerve block helpful? Spinal nerves exit your spinal cord and

The facet joints are often the primary source of pain for many back pain sufferers. Facet joints are small joints lo

What are lumbar facet joints? Lumbar facet joints are small joints located in pairs in your lower back. These join

Advantages to Stimulation There are many advantages to spinal cord or peripheral nerve stimulation for the treatme

What is a medial branch neurotomy and why is it helpful? A medial branch neurotomy is a non-surgical procedure whi

What are the different types of injections? Cortisone falls into a group of chemicals called steroids. It is very d

The stories regarding the dangers of cortisone come from years ago when it was first introduced and it was used in l

  What is a nerve root and why is a selective nerve root block helpful? Nerve roots exit the spinal cord and f

In order to treat pain, it is important to attempt to define it. Websters Dictionary defines pain as a sensation of

What is the epidural space and why may a selective epidural spinal injection be helpful? The covering over the ner