But, while some pain is unavoidable if long-term pain is continually limiting your ability to live your best life and impacting your mental health, it falls under the purview of chronic pain and needs to be diagnosed and treated. Understanding the differences between chronic pain and acute pain is the first step to seeking and finding successful treatment and eventually living the pain-free life we desire. Read more ..read more

Dealing with pain can be frustrating and exhausting, and seeking treatment can just add to the burden. This article covers why you might consider Cervical Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation, what the treatment consists of, the process of recovery, and how The Pain Center San Diego can help you in your journey to a pain-free life. Read more ..read more

Are you at your wit's end after trying just about everything to treat your chronic neck pain? You may be wondering how long the effects of cervical facet radiofrequency neurotomy last and if it is right for you. We will help clarify everything you need to know about this procedure, including what it treats, how long the results last, and where you can get it. Read more ..read more

Neck pain can be debilitating and persistent. One study shows that almost 70 percent of people will experience it at some stage in life. For many, symptoms advance to chronic pain that can seem untreatable. You may be an ideal candidate for a cervical facet radiofrequency neurotomy. Read more ..read more

When you have to battle back pain, day after day, it can be extremely difficult to carry out even the simplest everyday tasks. What is more, it is easy to become discouraged, when nothing you have done to find relief seems to work. Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain and have failed to find results from treatments? Here is what you need to know about lumbar facet radiofrequency neurotomy, along with some considerations and warnings. Read more ..read more

Sixty-five million Americans report recently experiencing back pain. If you're among them, you're well aware of the debilitating effects this chronic issue can have on your ability to work, sleep, or enjoy day-to-day life. Linked to causing "psychological distress," it's no wonder that millions turn to their doctors, all searching for the same thing: relief. Read more ..read more

Unfortunately, those of us with chronic pain have faced the same failing options repeatedly. We are told to take a pill, go to physical therapy, and then rest. You cannot live your best life that way.  Read more ..read more

A spinal cord stimulator is a small device implanted near the spine. It sends electrical currents to the spinal cord to help reduce pain. Medtronic and Abbott are two reliable brands offered to patients. If you are someone who is considering a spinal cord stimulator implantation, here is what you will need to know. Read more ..read more

Spinal cord stimulation systems, also known as SCS systems, are designed to ease chronic back, leg and arm pain via electrical impulses. These impulses prevent the neurotransmitters in your brain from receiving pain signals. Read more ..read more