by Valet Health | Mar 26, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Many times, a group of nerves – called a plexus or ganglion – causes pain to an area of the body. This pain can be “turned off” by using a specific type of injection that blocks the pain signals from reaching the brain. This is called a nerve block. ...
by Valet Health | Mar 17, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that typically affects a limb, like a leg or an arm. Damage or malfunction to the central nervous system is what is believed to cause complex regional pain syndrome. The central nervous system contains...
by Valet Health | Mar 10, 2021 | Chronic Pain, Pain Management
Anyone with stiff joints or chronic pain knows how relaxing it can be to slip into a warm bath at the end of the day. This is because the water pressure alleviates the pressure you place on your joints. There is a lot of science behind this buoyant force, and it is...
by Valet Health | Mar 4, 2021 | Pain Management
Pain after surgery is natural; more than 80% of patients report having some degree of pain after surgery. Controlling and managing that pain is important to your healing and recovery. While some pain after surgery is expected, your physician will take appropriate...
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