Posts Tagged ‘treatment’
Negativity Hurts / Positivity Heals
January 24th, 2019 by Lauren
What role does mood play in your chronic pain? As it turns out, your mood can play a significant role in how you perceive and cope with pain…and positivity helps! Chronic Pain and Depression – The Downward Spiral Pain can put you in a negative frame of mind. Not surprisingly, studies have shown that chronic […]
5 Cervicogenic Headache Treatment Options
December 31st, 2018 by Lauren
In this article we’ll outline five cervicogenic headache treatment options that you can try if you suffer from these severe headaches. Cervicogenic Headache vs Migraine A cervicogenic headache is a headache caused by nerve irritation in the spine of the neck (the cervical area). A cervicogenic headache is often confused with a migraine as pain […]
Epidural Steroid Injections – Frequently Asked Questions
November 21st, 2018 by Lauren
An Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is a common procedure used to treat back pain. This spinal injection is most often used to treat pain related to a herniated disc or spinal stenosis. Note: You may also be interested in our article on facet joint injections. What is an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI)? An epidural steroid […]
Stiff Neck: Causes, Symptoms and Remedies
October 31st, 2018 by Lauren
Having a stiff neck is not comfortable. It can make performing normal daily tasks uncomfortable or painful. However, in most cases, a stiff neck isn’t serious and will resolve itself within a few days. Here are some common causes, symptoms and treatment methods for a stiff neck. Causes of a Stiff Neck There can be […]
What’s the Typical Recovery Time for Spine Surgery?
October 22nd, 2018 by Lauren
After finding out they may require surgery one of the first questions most people ask is “when can I be back on my feet?”. What is a typical recovery time for back or neck surgery? Recovery times can vary depending on an individual’s condition, health and other factors. But, here are some average recovery times […]
Music Therapy: Sometimes Music is the Best Medicine
September 28th, 2018 by Lauren
Turn on some music and feel the pain subside. What?! Listening to your favorite artist won’t fix what’s ailing you but music therapy has been found to be effective in treating chronic pain! What is Music Therapy? Music therapy is the use of music to help improve individuals’ physical and emotional health. Using music to […]
Should You Take Narcotics for Back Pain?
August 9th, 2018 by Lauren
Many wonder whether they should take narcotics for neck or back pain. Specifically, the use of painkillers such as oxycodone, morphine and fentanyl worry some people because of the severe risks associated with these drugs. Should you take these painkillers for your neck or back pain? Medicine For Back Pain at Home Depending on your […]
