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Articles from North Lakes Pain Consultants
Understanding CRPS: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment Options
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), also known as Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD), is a chronic and debilitating condition that typically affects one or more limbs. It is characterized by severe, persistent pain that is disproportionate [...]
Understanding the Benefits and Procedure of Selective Nerve Root Block
Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB) is a minimally invasive procedure that has gained popularity in recent years for treating various conditions that cause nerve root irritation or compression. This comprehensive guide aims to provide a [...]
How Seasonal Allergies Affect Chronic Pain: Understanding the Connection
Seasonal allergies and chronic pain are two health conditions that can significantly impact a person's quality of life. Allergies, caused by an overreaction of the immune system to certain substances, often result in symptoms such [...]
The Vertiflex Procedure for Spinal Stenosis
It has been estimated that 95 percent of the population has degenerative changes of the spine by the time they reach the age of 50.[i] There are 14 million Americans suffering from symptoms related to [...]
Spring Activities that Worsen Back Pain
Back pain is a common ailment that affects millions of people around the world. It can be caused by a variety of factors, such as poor posture, muscle strain, or underlying medical conditions. Understanding the [...]
Spinal Cord Stimulation: How it Works
Spinal cord stimulation therapy is a pain treatment that masks the pain signal before they reach the brain. A device similar to a pacemaker is implanted in the body and delivers electrical pulses to the [...]