by Ramin Abbasian | May 30, 2019 | Blog, Interventional Pain Management
Many Americans suffer from chronic pain each and every year. In fact, some estimated suggest that around 30% of Americans suffer chronic pain, and almost 4 out of every 5 will experience back pain at some point in their life. This pain is often associated with...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | May 27, 2019 | Blog
The health of your spine is extremely important because a healthy spine allows pain-free movement and supports your body. The spine also protects your central nervous system, thus playing a vital role in the healthy functioning of every organ in the body. Any damage...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | May 21, 2019 | Blog
Aging and continuous wear and tear of the spine’s natural shock absorbers – the intervertebral discs between vertebrae – can weaken your lower back. When intervertebral discs are damaged, it can cause intense back pain that may radiate to nerves down the leg and foot....Read More by Ramin Abbasian | May 4, 2019 | Blog, Chronic Pain, Interventional Pain Management, Pain Medication Management
Arachnoiditis is an inflammatory disorder affecting the dura (exterior) and the arachnoid (interior) mater of the brain, the two of the three membranes (meninges) that cover and protect the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerve roots. The subarachnoid space contains...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | May 1, 2019 | Blog
If you suffer from chronic pain, you’ve probably already seen and started treatment with your primary care physician. Many chronic pain patients have been seeing the same primary care doctor for their entire lives and feel very comfortable with them. However, the best...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Apr 29, 2019 | Chronic Pain, Interventional Pain Management
Transverse myelitis is a rare inflammatory disease affecting the spinal cord resulting in weakness, sensory alterations, and autonomic dysfunction. Inflammation within the spinal cord interrupts the motor and sensory pathways to and from from the body and brain, which...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Apr 19, 2019 | Blog
The high prevalence of chronic back and neck pain is a great cause of concern. Here are the biggest reasons why your chronic back and neck pain are not going away. Technology Technology is all around us but not always good for us. Many people spend all day sitting at...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Apr 6, 2019 | Blog, Chronic Pain, Interventional Pain Management
A year-long chronic pain study reviewing the effects of high-frequency spinal cord stimulation (SCS), conducted in Waltham, Mass., by Boston PainCare, has found a significant drop in reduction of opioid dosage among patients suffering from lower back and lower...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Apr 4, 2019 | Blog, Chronic Pain, Interventional Pain Management
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition characterized by inflammation of a specific area often with color changes (redness or paleness) in the skin. The area could also undergo temperature changes, hot or cold. Lasting six months or more,...Read More by Ramin Abbasian | Mar 26, 2019 | Blog
Fibromyalgia is a mystery condition with unclear causes and difficult diagnosis. But if you suspect you have this condition or you have been diagnosed with it, it’s important to learn about the treatment options that provide you the best chance for relief. What is...Read More