by Ramin Abbasian | Jul 25, 2017 | Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can be mild to severe. It can vary from day to day from mild to more extreme. Chronic pain is discomfort that last longer than six months, and around one million Americans suffer from chronic pain. Not only a physical problem, chronic pain is an emotional...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Jul 23, 2017 | Pain Medication Management
Opioids are commonly prescribed drugs because they relieve many types of pain. Also classified as narcotics, opioids can be dangerous when abused. When taken as prescribed, opioids are safe and relieve severe pain associated with post-surgery, cancer, and injury. For...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Jul 21, 2017 | Interventional Pain Management
A discogram is a diagnostic test where x-ray dye (contrast) is injected into one or more spinal discs. This procedure is done to evaluate the disc(s) for fissures, tears, and damage. The results of a discogram can help the doctor plan your treatment. What is the...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Jul 18, 2017 | Interventional Pain Management
A medial branch block is an outpatient, minimally-invasive procedure used for the treatment of neck, back, buttock, him, groin, and leg pain. This procedure involves injecting the nerves that supply the tiny facet joints along the posterior region of the spine. What...Read More