The growing problem of chronic pain impacts a significant portion of the American population. According to the CDC, 11% to 40% of Americans experience chronic pain annually. This is where the work of an interventional pain management physician comes into play: this is a type of doctor that specializes in pain management using minimally invasive […]
Physiatrists are medical specialists in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) who have expertise in rehabilitation management and work to assure the highest quality of rehabilitative care in the most cost-effective manner so patients will achieve the highest level of functional ability and quality of life. In all post-acute care settings, including skilled nursing facilities, physiatrists […]
How the Sacroiliac Joint Procedure Can Treat Chronic Sciatica Pain Sciatica is the name used to describe the sense of pain, tingling, weakness, and numbness in the lower extremities, often caused by compression or irritation of the spinal nerve(s) or the sciatic nerve. However, the sacroiliac joint, often known as the SI joint, can cause […]
How PRP therapy can treat sport injuries As an athletic person, injuries can sideline you when you are trying to accomplish your dreams in your favorite sport or when trying to meet a fitness goal. You can treat minor sports injuries at home with rest, ice, compression and elevation, along with over-the-counter medications. This […]
