Intercostal Nerve Block Injections Intercostal nerve block injections are both a diagnostic tool and a treatment modality when addressing rib pain. The intercostal muscles are composed of multiple smaller muscles connected between your ribs, facilitating the movement of the ribcage.    Postherpetic neuralgia, other types of neuralgia, bruising, rib fractures, and strained intercostal muscles are different…

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OnabotulinumtoxinA, better known as Botox, is a neurotoxin used as a medical intervention in a few different conditions due to its ability to temporarily prevent muscles from activating, reducing certain types of muscle- and nerve-related pain. In addition to being used in the treatment of certain kinds of pain, Botox is also injected cosmetically to…

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Back pain affects about 80 percent of Americans throughout their lifetime. One in five people affected by acute back pain will develop chronic back pain with persistent symptoms.  It’s a very serious issue and one of the most common forms of chronic pain. Not all back pain becomes chronic – but when it does, seeking help…

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Who could benefit from a pain management center? It is estimated that anywhere from 11 to 40 percent of the adult population in the US struggles with chronic pain, which has been linked to a severe drop in mobility, dependence on opioids, depressive and anxious thoughts, co-occurring health issues, and reduced quality of life. The NIH estimates that 1 in 10…

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Radiofrequency ablation when applied to nerves can act as a type of rhizotomy or selective nerve root destruction.  While this sounds terrifying, it’s a very simple minimally invasive procedure usually performed at a clinic or doctor’s office. Radiofrequency ablation recovery time depends on the patient, but patients who receive this procedure often go home on…

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You may have heard of epidural injections before – they’re often used to provide temporary pain relief for women in labor, but also have many other uses.   These injections are performed by guiding a long syringe into the epidural space between the spinal cord and the spinous process of the vertebrae, hence the name. The actual medication used when performing an epidural…

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Depending on the circumstances, sciatica can be a legitimate pain in the buttocks. But is sciatica causing my buttock pain? Back and leg pain can be caused by several different issues. It could be caused by a late-night sprain or strain to a tweaked back, herniated disc, or something more serious.  While most cases of…

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Those suffering from fibromyalgia often hear the question “Is fibromyalgia real?” Yes, Fibromyalgia is a complex and poorly understood condition characterized by tenderness and ongoing pain. Today, we’ll discuss 10 common myths about the condition, and the truths behind them. Fibromyalgia is a complex and poorly understood condition characterized by tenderness and ongoing pain in…

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There are many types of neuropathy that are extremely common among the population, but can diabetic neuropathy be reversed? Diabetic neuropathy is the medical term for nerve damage caused by diabetes. One of the ways in which diabetes can attack the body is through the slow destruction of nerve cells. Studies suggest that about 15…

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Finding solutions for migraines can be a difficult process. Today, we’ll does if Botox for migraines is a sustainable treatment option. While more commonly known as a cosmetic injectable, Botox was not originally discovered or developed to soften crows’ feet and complement face lifts. Botox is a neurotoxin first researched and developed for the treatment…

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