Epidural Steroid Injections and the Pain They Treat

When suffering with back pain, performing normal daily tasks can become a huge challenge. Thankfully, there are treatment options including epidural steroid injections, also known as ESIs, to provide some relief. What are epidural steroid injections? Epidural steroid injections are minimally invasive procedures that are ideal for treating a variety of conditions that cause back…

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Myofascial Pain Treatment: What Are Your Options?

Myofascial pain is a chronic disorder that involves pressure on sensitive points (called “trigger points”) that causes pain in other parts of your body, also known as referred pain. Myofascial pain typically occurs following constant and repetitive movements of the muscle, mostly from a specific occupation- or stress-related muscle tension. Symptoms of myofascial pain can…

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Do You Have Complex Regional Pain Syndrome?

Complex regional pain syndrome is a rare, chronic pain disorder resulting from a dysfunction in the nervous system. Like many other chronic pain conditions, there is no clear cause. CRPS typically presents itself after a trauma to the body, such as a stroke, a heart attack, an injury or surgery. Characterized by intense pain, swelling…

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