Chronic Pain
Long-Term Side Effects of Pain Killers
Pain, especially chronic pain, continues to be a complex subject for many to bring up around others, whether it’s their families or medical professionals. Cultural and social barriers, barriers to healthcare, and even a lack of awareness of pain as a primary symptom of the disease contribute to a lack of public knowledge around pain…
Read MoreVertebroplasty Recovery & Procedure
Vertebroplasty may be a recommended procedure for patients who have gone through destabilizing compression fractures in their spine. In many cases, these fractures are a result of deteriorating bone health, or as a secondary symptom of a nearby tumor. During a vertebroplasty, a doctor utilizes biocompatible bone cement to reinforce and stabilize the fractured region…
Read MoreStellate Ganglion Block Relief
The peripheral and sympathetic nervous systems are integral to countless human functions, from voluntary movement to breathing, digestion, and heartbeat. When our peripheral or sympathetic nerves malfunction, our symptoms can range from something innocuous, like changes in sweating and digestion, or poorer circulation, to major, severe, and immediate medical emergencies. One major nerve nexus that can…
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