Trigger point injection (TPI) may be an option in treating pain for some patients. TPI is a procedure used to treat painful areas of muscle that contain trigger points, or knots of muscle that form when muscles do not relax. Many times, such knots can be felt under...
It is often difficult for a patient to properly evaluate a specialist prior to making an appointment. Below are a few tips to help you choose the right pain management specialist. Is your pain management specialist board certified in his or her specialty? Pain...
Lower Back Pain is often triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine. Medicus Pain and Spine, PLC, with offices in Bloomfield Hills and Plymouth Michigan is the practice of Richard...
Lower Back Pain is often triggered by some combination of overuse, muscle strain, and injury to the muscles, ligaments, and discs that support the spine. Medicus Pain and Spine, PLC, with offices in Bloomfield Hills and Plymouth Michigan is the practice of Richard K....
A stellate ganglion block is an injection of local anesthetic in the sympathetic nerve tissue of the neck. These nerves are a part of the sympathetic nervous system. The nerves are located on either side of the voice box, in the neck.
This minimally-invasive procedure uses a small needle and probe device to reduce a herniated disk, quickly relieving pain in most patients. The procedure may be performed on an outpatient basis using a gentle, relaxing medicine and local anesthetic. After some...
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