Being in pain can make one feel helpless, desperate, and vulnerable. Now, couple that with the often intimidating experience of visiting a physicians office and the overall encounter can feel quite overwhelming. We purposefully designed this practice to be welcoming and inviting. Decreasing that intimidation and feeling welcomed, helps the patient provide us with information that we use to get a better understanding of the issues at hand.
Back Pain Prevention
At some point in their lives, the great majority of adults will suffer from significant low back pain, usually from an injury at work, at
Chronic Pain Syndrome
Chronic pain syndrome (CPS) is a complex condition, the causes of which are not fully understood. Unlike acute pain, which alerts the patient to a
Degenerated Discs
Degenerated discs are a common back problem. The spinal discs, which are soft, gelatinous cushions that separate the vertebrae, wear down during the aging process.
Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes fatigue, as well as widespread pain and tenderness in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. People with fibromyalgia have
Headaches
A headache, also known as cephalalgia, is a continuous pain in the head that affects the head, eyes, temples, nose, skin or the entire head.
Herniated Disc
A herniated disc (also called a ruptured or slipped disc) is a damaged “cushion” between two bones in the spine (vertebrae). Normally, the gelatinous discs
Muscle Cramps
Muscles cramps, colloquially known as a charley horse, are a common, painful ailment. While not usually considered serious, the sudden contraction of the muscle, or
Myofascial Pain
Myofascial pain syndrome is a chronic condition in which trigger points (muscle knots) develop in certain muscles, usually ones that have been injured or overused.
Neuropathic Pain
Neuropathic pain is a chronic condition caused by damage within the nerve fibers, resulting in the delivery of incorrect signals to the brain. Neuropathic pain,
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Post-laminectomy syndrome is a condition in which a patient continues to experience pain and disability after a laminectomy, a type of spinal surgery. During a
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a disorder in which pain results from the compression of nerves or blood vessels within the thoracic outlet, the space