You may be a candidate for radiofrequency ablation if you have persistent pain linked to specific pain-transmitting nerves and your doctor can identify an appropriate target for treatment. For certain types of spine-related pain, particularly facet joint pain, your response to a diagnostic nerve block can also help determine whether radiofrequency ablation, or RFA, may […]
Burning, tingling, numbness, or weakness in the hands and feet can be difficult to ignore. These symptoms may come and go at first, or they may gradually become more noticeable and begin affecting sleep, balance, movement, or everyday tasks. In some cases, these sensations develop when nerves outside the brain and spinal cord become damaged. […]
Ongoing back or neck pain can make simple movements feel harder than they should. Sitting through a workday, standing for long periods, bending, lifting, or even finding a comfortable sleeping position may become frustrating. One possible cause is degenerative disc disease. This condition involves gradual wear and change in the spinal discs, which sit between […]
Pain behind the knee can make everyday movement uncomfortable. Walking, bending the leg, climbing stairs, or fully straightening the knee may all become difficult. The cause is not always inside the knee joint itself. Pain may come from the muscles, tendons, cartilage, ligaments, nerves, or blood vessels around the area. Other symptoms can offer important […]
You may be a candidate for a nerve block if you have persistent pain that has not improved enough with conservative treatment, especially when the pain can be traced to a specific nerve or region of the body. Nerve blocks may be used for several reasons. In some cases, they provide temporary pain relief to […]
You may be a candidate for a spinal cord stimulator if you have persistent nerve-related pain that has not improved enough with treatments such as physical therapy, medication, injections, or previous surgery. There is no single qualification that applies to every patient. Spinal cord stimulation is generally considered after more conservative options have been tried […]
Rheumatoid arthritis can contribute to nerve pain when inflammation, swollen tissue, joint damage, or changes in joint alignment place pressure on nearby nerves. Arthritis pain and nerve pain are not the same, but they can occur together. Rheumatoid arthritis often causes aching, stiffness, swelling, and tenderness. Nerve pain is more likely to feel burning, tingling, […]
Surgery is not always the first option for treating chronic pain. Many people benefit from pain management before deciding whether an operation is necessary. Pain management may reduce symptoms, improve daily function, and provide a clearer understanding of what is causing the pain. In some cases, this may delay or even eliminate the need for […]
Chronic pain recovery is shaped by more than appointments, medications, and procedures. What you do between visits can also affect how you feel, how well you move, and how your body responds to treatment. Daily habits can support progress or make symptoms harder to manage. Sleep, activity, posture, stress, nutrition, and treatment consistency all play […]
Finding the nerve responsible for pain is not always as simple as pointing to where it hurts. Several nerves can produce similar symptoms, and pain may travel into a different part of the body from where the problem actually begins. Doctors usually combine your symptoms, physical examination, imaging, and diagnostic testing before recommending injections, nerve […]
