Listen to the whole interview here, or read the transcript below: Peter McArthur: It's 9:10 here in Delaware. It's Wednesday, April 12th. I'm Peter MacArthur. Hey, thanks for joining us this morning. If you are dealing with back issues, the ones that don't go away, they get worse. They affect your quality [...] The post Dr. Zaslavsky Interview with Peter MacArthur 4/12/2023 appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

If you have lived with chronic low back pain and have been unable to find relief with traditional pain management, surgery or injections, a new treatment called the Intracept Procedure may be right for you. The team at First State Spine has introduced the Intracept Procedure at their practice for patients suffering from chronic low [...] The post Introducing the Intracept Procedure for Low Back Pain appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

Lumbar radiculopathy is becoming a common symptom among adults. It is likely to affect 3 to 5% of adults in their lifetime. Despite this condition being treatable, recognizing the symptoms of it can help you seek expert support and obtain appropriate treatment sooner. While most cases of lumbar radiculopathy heal without surgery, conservative measures such [...] The post Introduction to Lumbar Radiculopathy appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

Spinal pain in the lumbar (lower back) and cervical (neck) regions is highly prevalent, and it is typically the source of many lost workdays. The thoracic spine can also be a site of spine pain, but since it is more rigid than the lumbar and cervical spines, it is much less likely to be injured. [...] The post Imaging Tests for Spine Pain appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

Listen to the whole interview here, or read the transcript below: Peter MacArthur: 9:36 here on AM 1150 and 101.7 FM WDEL.com. How are you feeling this morning? Do you wake up day after day and deal with back and neck pain and think you've exhausted your options? You've had surgery, you haven't [...] The post Dr. Downing Interview with Peter MacArthur 11/4/2022 appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

What Are the Risks and Benefits of Cell-Based Treatments? Many people are discovering the benefits of cell-based therapies, commonly known as stem cell treatments or regenerative medicine, in treating orthopedic conditions such as osteoarthritis, tendon injuries, and chronic low back pain. These treatments have offered patients hope for long-term pain relief and healing. Patients have [...] The post What are the Benefits and Risks of Cell-Based Treatments? appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

The first time you see a spine specialist, it's normal to have questions about what you should expect during your visit. Whether you just started experiencing pain for the first time or have been dealing with pain for a longer time, you deserve answers to the problems you are experiencing.   First State Spine is [...] The post What Should I Expect When I See a Spine Specialist? appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

Spinal cord stimulation therapy is a treatment that interrupts pain signals before they reach the brain. A small device, similar to a pacemaker, is implanted in the body and delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord. This is an option for patients with chronic leg or arm pain.  What is Spinal Cord Stimulation? A spinal [...] The post Spinal Cord Stimulation: How it Works appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

Chronic pain can be a serious problem, and it can make your life difficult in many ways. It's not just about the pain itself—it's about how that pain disrupts your life. If you suffer from chronic pain, you know that it isn't just a physical sensation. The pain can impact your life in several ways, [...] The post 7 Ways Chronic Pain Can Disrupt Your Life appeared first on First State Spine ..read more

Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally invasive procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to destroy small sensory nerves that send pain signals to the brain. The procedure blocks the communication between the nerve and the brain, and the patient’s pain is alleviated or reduced. This treatment can provide patients suffering with chronic pain long-term relief or post-accident [...] The post How Does Radiofrequency Ablation Treat Chronic Pain? appeared first on First State Spine ..read more