Articles from North Lakes Pain Consultants
Things to Know About Lower Extremity Pain
Lower extremity pain is commonly due to overuse and inflammation as a result of conditions that affect bones, joints, muscles, tendons, and other organs. The key to pain is understanding what causes it. Only physicians can truly diagnose this kind of pain. There are a...
Things to Know About Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
The Dorsal Root Ganglion (DRG) is a small bundle of nerves connected to each vertebra along your spine. The DRG is critical in processing pain signals and transmitting them to your brain. They have a particularly important role in how you experience pain. The DRG act...
Naturally Reduce Pain Caused by Sciatica
Sciatica causes pain to radiate along the sciatic nerve’s path. It can disturb daily activities, quality of life, and causes discomfort. Pain can be caused when the nerves get pinched, and intense pain can travel into your legs. Sciatica can be repetitive,...
Pain and Stiffness Caused by Arthritis
Arthritis is the swelling and tenderness of the joints. It is a term used to describe over 200 types of joint conditions. Two of the main symptoms that are associated with arthritis are pain and stiffness. Arthritis Pain Arthritis pain can be debilitating. In fact,...
Peripheral Neuropathy: Diagnosis & Treatment
Peripheral neuropathy is the term used for disorders that are caused by damage to the body’s peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system connects nerves from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Including, but not limited to, the arms, legs...
Cervical Spondylosis
One of the common issues people face as they age is cervical spondylosis. Approximately 90% of people will have the condition. Cervical spondylosis tends to develop somewhere in your 30s and usually manifests in your 60s. There is no need to worry because it is...
Kyphoplasty: What It Is & How It’s Used
A vertebral fracture or a break in one of the spinal vertebrae is a condition that can make it difficult for individuals to move freely. When a vertebral break occurs the bone fragments may rub against each other, resulting in debilitating pain. In this article, we...
How Certain Foods Can Reduce Arthritis Pain
How Diet Affects Inflammation Arthritis is one of many common pain conditions affecting more than 54 million people in the United States. The swelling and tenderness of joints can cause pain, stiffness, and a decreased range of motion, all symptoms that tend to worsen...
Prolotherapy and How It’s Used
Sugar may be sweet when it comes to baking and cooking, but in medicine, sugar can actually play the role of a “sour apple,” so to speak—and that’s a good thing. Physicians can use a simple sugar called dextrose that is made from corn and is chemically identical to...
Chronic Pain: The Invisible Illness
Chronic pain has been identified as one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. Approximately 50 million Americans are suffering from chronic pain in the United States alone. There are varying chronic pain conditions, causes, and degrees of symptoms, but...
