by aenriquez | Aug 18, 2017 | Chronic Pain, SI Joint Pain
To understand what is facet joint syndrome, one must first understand where it is located. The facet joint is located between two vertebrae in the spine. It is the joint that allows the back to be flexible and lets it bend and twist. There are also nerves of the...Read More by aenriquez | Aug 15, 2017 | SI Joint Pain
Osteochondritis or Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) is a condition that affects s such as ankles, knees, and elbows of children and adolescents. It causes pieces of bone underneath the cartilage of a joint to crack, loosen and separate from the entire bone. It is the...Read More by admin3 | Aug 1, 2017 | Pain Medication Management
Spinal compression fractures are fractures of the vertebrae, caused by compression or excessive pushing of one bone against another. These are usually seen in the thoracic and lumbar spine. Spinal compression fractures can be the result of a traumatic injury or...Read More by admin2 | 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 admin2 | 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 admin2 | 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 admin2 | 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 by admin2 | Jun 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
FAQs on Celiac Plexus Block in Phoenix AZ A celiac plexus nerve block is a type of injection used to control pain or to diagnose abdominal pain due to pancreatitis, Crohn’s disease, or cancer. The medications injected block the nerves that transmit pain signals from...Read More by admin2 | Apr 23, 2017 | Workers Compensation
Our Phoenix pain management physicians specialize in treating workplace injuries through workers’ compensation. We understand that your injury can lead to lost work time, be painful, and cause your family much expense. Our goal is the same as yours—to get you back to...Read More by admin2 | Apr 23, 2017 | Interventional Pain Management
Trigger point therapy is used to alleviate the pain and symptoms associated with trigger points. These injections are given in the physician’s office, and no anesthesia is required during the visit. Trigger point therapy is often used to treat myofascial pain. Also...Read More