by Medicus Pain and Spine, PLC | Jun 23, 2013 | Pain Management, Pain Management Specialist, Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
An epidural steroid injection is performed to help reduce the inflammation and pain associated with nerve root compression. Nerve roots can be compressed by a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and bone spurs. When the nerve is compressed it becomes inflamed. This can...
by Medicus Pain and Spine, PLC | Feb 5, 2013 | Lower Back Pain, Neck Pain, Pain Management, Pain Management Specialist
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...
by Medicus Pain and Spine, PLC | Jan 2, 2013 | Pain Management, Pain Management Specialist
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...
by Medicus Pain and Spine, PLC | Jul 24, 2012 | Pain Management
A radiofrequency neurotomy is a type of injection procedure in which a heat lesion is created on certain nerves with the goal of interrupting the pain signals to the brain, thus eliminating the facet or sacroiliac joint pain.
by Medicus Pain and Spine, PLC | Jul 2, 2012 | Lower Back Pain, Pain Management
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.
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