Articles from North Lakes Pain Consultants
Top 10 Sports Injuries
Sports injuries are common in children and adults. There are hundreds of different types of injuries that are caused by sports. Some body parts are more susceptible to injury than others and the top three injuries make up for the majority of all sports-related...
The Facet Joint Injection
Facet joints are small, bony joints that sit along the spine. They are paired up from the neck to the lower back area. When the joints get inflamed, they cause pain that can be severe. The pain can be acute or chronic, caused by a variety of conditions. The pain...
The Difference Between Acute & Chronic Pain
When it comes to your pain, there are two different types of pain: acute and chronic. All pain is uncomfortable, unwanted, and unpleasant. No matter the type of pain, it can range from mild to severe and all pain has the ability to reduce your quality of life and...
Managing Chronic Pain Without Opioids
There are a lot of options for managing chronic pain without the use of narcotics. The opioid epidemic is spreading across the nation at frightening rates. Many state laws are cracking down on opioid prescriptions to prevent excessive prescribing. However, this...
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Treatments and Causes
Failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS) is the term used for continued pain a patient has after an unsuccessful back surgery. The patient is usually referred to a pain management specialist to treat existing pain. The goal of spinal surgery is to decompress a nerve root...
The Evolution of Pain Management
Since the dawn of time, there is one thing that has remained the same: pain. Humans have always experienced pain, and we always will. There is nothing more useful and treacherous than pain. In a sense, it teaches us what is hot, sharp, poisonous, and alerts our body...
SI Joint Pain: Causes & Symptoms
Do you experience pain when you stand up out of a chair? Do you feel a dull or sharp pain in your lower back? You may be experiencing Sacroiliac Joint (SI) pain. This condition is very common - in fact, 15-30% of people who suffer from this kind of pain have joint...
IMPORTANT PRACTICE INFORMATION: CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
Current Status: Offices are closed until April 30th. Telemed visits are happening during this time. If you'd like to schedule a visit the best way to contact the office is by email:[email protected] by phone, 936-756-3444 Letter from North Lakes Pain Dear...
The Superion Implant: The Best Back Pain Treatment You’ve Never Heard Of
Low back pain is one of the most debilitating conditions in the world. One 2010 study found that low back pain was the leading cause of disability worldwide, with nearly 10 percent of all adults suffering from it. While there are many sources of back pain, spinal...
Beyond “RICE” – 5 tools to limit your pain at home
The acronym R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, elevation) has been a staple in injury care for decades. Its easy-to-remember process has meant that homes everywhere have flexible ice packs and compression materials at the ready in case someone gets hurt. However,...
