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Take Charge of Your Chronic Pain in the New Year

Your struggle with pain is a daily effort effectively imprisoning you in a world of discomfort. And you want to break free from this world to enjoy your life again. Let’s make the coming year the one in which this happens.

Dec 4th, 2023

4 Signs You May Have Fibromyalgia

While pain may be the headliner when it comes to fibromyalgia, this chronic and common condition can lead to other, lesser-known symptoms. Here, we discuss four hallmarks of fibromyalgia.

Nov 15th, 2023

Back Pain When Standing Up Straight? It Could be Spinal Stenosis

You’re doing some shopping and find that leaning forward on your grocery cart is the best way to relieve your lower back pain. When the simple act of being upright leads to back pain, spinal stenosis may be to blame.

Oct 2nd, 2023

3 Signs You May Have Sciatica, and What to Do About It

An incredible 65 million Americans report a recent episode of back pain, and you can be sure that sciatica accounted for its fair share of this large number. Let’s take a look at some telltale signs of sciatica.

Sep 1st, 2023

4 Possible Reasons Why Your Neck is Stiff in the Mornings

You want to jump out of bed in the morning and take on the day. Instead, you’re met with a painful and stiff neck that’s dampening your enthusiasm. Here are four possible culprits behind the discomfort.

Aug 1st, 2023

How Does Spinal Cord Stimulation Work?

You’re frustrated with your pain management options and you want to find one that doesn’t rely on risky drugs or invasive surgery. Spinal cord stimulation certainly fits the bill, and here’s how this innovative technology relieves pain.

Jul 13th, 2023

There Are Many Ways to Take Medical Marijuana

You already understand how medical marijuana can play a part in your health, but you’re curious about how this medication is taken. There are several ways it’s administered, and we explore them here.

Jun 1st, 2023

I Have Diabetes — Is Nerve Damage Inevitable?

You have diabetes and you’re concerned about some of the serious complications that are associated with this chronic disease, starting with nerve damage. While not inevitable, diabetic neuropathy is a clear and present danger.

May 2nd, 2023

6 Potential Causes of Lower Back Pain

The odds of getting through life without encountering back pain are slim. In fact, adults have an 84% chance of getting it at some point. If you’re experiencing pain in your lower back, here are some of the common culprits.

Apr 2nd, 2023

Can Arthritis Be Cured?

Arthritis is a catchall term that describes more than 100 conditions that lead to joint pain and inflammation. The other thing that all of them have in common is there’s no cure, but that doesn't mean you can’t get relief.

Mar 2nd, 2023

Is Working From Home a Pain in Your Neck?

Working remotely certainly has its advantages. There’s no slogging it out in commuter traffic, and every day is casual Friday. However, this more relaxed way of working may not be so good for your neck.

Feb 6th, 2023

5 Simple Changes to Keep Your Spine Healthy This Year

There’s nothing quite like back or neck pain when it comes to placing limits on your life. If you want to avoid painful conditions in your spine this year and beyond, we present five simple changes you can make.

Jan 22nd, 2023

What We Want You to Know About Fibromyalgia

You’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and you want to learn what you can about this painful condition. While there are still some questions about fibromyalgia, there are plenty of answers, including how you can stay more comfortable.

Dec 4th, 2022

Peripheral Neuropathy Explained

Are you dealing with numbness and tingling in your fingers or unexplained pain in your feet? These symptoms could be due to peripheral neuropathy. Here’s a closer look.

Nov 1st, 2022

What May Be Causing Your Neck Pain?

When your neck is in pain, everyday activities, such as driving your car or working at a desk, can become very difficult, and you want to get to the bottom of the problem. Here, we review some of the common causes of neck pain.

Oct 6th, 2022

Why a Trial Period for Spinal Cord Stimulation Is Beneficial

You’ve decided that you’d like to try spinal cord stimulation to relieve your pain, and you want to know your next steps. First, we carry out a trial period to ensure that the approach works. Here’s what you can expect.

Sep 1st, 2022

How to Exercise When Your Back Hurts

Americans are quite familiar with back pain. In fact, 65 million have reported dealing with it recently. If you find yourself with back pain, but you don’t want to give up your active lifestyle, here are some points to consider.

Aug 9th, 2022

How Do I Get Medical Marijuana?

Are you struggling with a health condition and want to know if you’re eligible to receive medical marijuana? Read on to learn how to qualify.

Jul 1st, 2022

Tips for Reducing Joint Inflammation

If you’re one of the more than 92 million Americans who struggle with joint pain and inflammation, you want to do everything you can to restore pain-free movement. Here are some effective tips.

Jun 1st, 2022

5 Common Causes of Chronic Pain

One in five people in the United States suffers from chronic pain, and certain conditions account for a large majority of these numbers. We take a look at five of these conditions and how we can help you find relief.

May 1st, 2022

How to Improve Your Posture and Reduce Your Pain

Back straight, shoulders back — you may have disliked these orders when your parents gave them, but, as always, they were right. Slouching can lead to painful health problems that you can avoid with good posture.

Apr 1st, 2022

How Medical Marijuana Can Help in Your Fight Against Cancer

The battle against cancer is one that’s fought on two fronts: the cancer itself and the unwelcome side effects that come with cancer treatments. Medical marijuana may be able to help on both fronts.

Mar 1st, 2022

How Does Osteoporosis Lead to Back Pain?

The list of causes of back pain is a long one and osteoporosis certainly accounts for its fair share, especially as you grow older. Here’s a look at how bone loss can lead to back pain and what we can do to help.

Feb 1st, 2022

5 Tips to Protect Your Back This Year

Entering a new year is a great time to pause and take stock of the areas in which we want to make improvements. There’s a good case for putting your back in the middle of these efforts, and we can help you get started.

Jan 1st, 2022

Are Your Feet or Hands Numb or Tingly? It Could Be Peripheral Neuropathy

You’re experiencing strange sensations in your feet or hands. Or, you feel nothing at all. These symptoms often signal peripheral neuropathy, which is the medical term for nerve damage. Here’s what you should know.

Dec 1st, 2021

Using Spinal Cord Stimulation to Treat Multiple Sclerosis

If you’re one of the one million people in the United States who’s living with multiple sclerosis, you know how frustrating managing the condition can be. Here, we explore how spinal cord stimulation can help.

Nov 1st, 2021

You Don’t Have to Live With Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can overshadow everything in a sufferer’s life and exact a heavy physical and mental toll. If this describes you, we want you to know there are solutions that can restore your quality of life.

Oct 3rd, 2021

What are the Side Effects of an Intrathecal Pain Pump?

Your pain is resisting most therapies and you’re tired of living in a world that’s overshadowed by the constant discomfort. An intrathecal pain pump may provide the best solution moving forward, but are there risks?

Sep 7th, 2021

Am I a Candidate for Medical Marijuana?

In 2016, Ohio lawmakers legalized the use of marijuana for a number of health conditions. Here, we explore those conditions to determine whether you’re a candidate.

Aug 8th, 2021

Understanding Arachnoiditis

Arachnoiditis is a chronic pain condition that involves inflammation of certain tissue that surrounds the spinal cord and brain. Read on to learn what can cause this condition and some of the treatment options.

Jul 18th, 2021

What to Expect With an Intrathecal Pain Pump

If you suffer from chronic pain, an intrathecal pain pump may be able to give you relief. Read on to learn what it does and what the process is for getting one.

Jun 14th, 2021

Treatment for Your Fibromyalgia

If you live with chronic pain, fatigue, and mood problems caused by fibromyalgia, finding the right treatment plan is essential to managing your condition and restoring your quality of life. Read on to learn about your treatment options.

May 10th, 2021

Diagnosing Your Back Pain

Getting an accurate diagnosis for the cause of your back pain is critical to getting the right treatment. Finding a doctor who prioritizes identifying and healing the issue causing your pain is the first step. Learn how we diagnose back pain.

Apr 1st, 2021

How to Know if You Have Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a nerve condition that can cause tingling, pain, weakness, and other symptoms. Read on to learn how to recognize the early warning signs of peripheral neuropathy, so you can get treatment if needed.

Mar 3rd, 2021

Causes of Chronic Pain

Millions of people in the United States suffer from chronic pain. Read on to learn some of the causes and solutions.

Feb 4th, 2021

The Benefits of Medical Marijuana

Millions of people across the United States have medical marijuana cards. While lawmakers debate the efficacy of the drug, we can see the difference it makes in our patients' lives. Read on to learn about the benefits of medical marijuana.

Jan 1st, 2021

Do I Need a Pain Pump?

If you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably heard of a pain pump. This innovative device delivers medication directly into your spine to relieve pain. Read on to find out if this treatment could be right for you.

Dec 1st, 2020

Can a Spinal Cord Stimulator Help Me

A spinal cord stimulator is an innovative device that can reduce or eliminate certain types of chronic pain. Read on to learn more.

Nov 3rd, 2020

How to Get Relief From Your Neck Pain

Whether it’s due to stress, sleeping in an abnormal position, poor posture, or an injury, neck pain can interfere with your quality of life. Read on to learn how you can prevent and treat neck pain.

Oct 8th, 2020

5 Ways to Alleviate Back Pain at Home

If you live with chronic back pain, you want effective pain relief. In addition to working with a pain management expert, you can take steps at home to alleviate your back pain and protect your health and quality of life.

Sep 16th, 2020

Which Treatment Option is Best for Your Fibromyalgia?

If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with fibromyalgia, finding effective and lasting pain relief is a priority. Many treatments are available, but which one might be right for you? Read on to learn about the treatment options.

Aug 14th, 2020

Medical Marijuana: Do I Need It?

Medical marijuana is legal in Ohio, and it’s becoming a more prevalent pain management option. If you live with chronic pain, medical marijuana could be a treatment option if you meet specific requirements. Read on to find out if it’s right for you.

Jul 16th, 2020

Signs Your Lower Back Pain Stems From Your Sacroiliac Joint (And What We Can Do About It)

If your back hurts, there can be a lot of potential causes. One common cause is an injury to the sacroiliac joint. But how can you know if this is the cause? Read on to learn some of the signs of a sacroiliac joint injury.

Jun 24th, 2020

5 Great Benefits of Physical Therapy

Physical therapy is part of many recovery plans, because it can help patients rebuild their strength, improve their range of motion, and much more. Read on to learn more about the benefits of physical therapy.

May 19th, 2020

How Regenerative Therapy Works to Alleviate Your Joint and Back Pain

If you live with chronic joint or back pain, it’s time to tap into your body’s natural healing abilities. Read on to learn how regenerative therapy can stimulate your body’s ability to repair and regenerate cells.

Apr 18th, 2020

Most Common Signs of Fibromyalgia

If you live with persistent pain in your muscles and joints and also have chronic low energy and brain fog, you might have fibromyalgia. Read on to learn about the common symptoms of this disruptive disease so you can get the help you need.

Mar 17th, 2020

Why Whiplash is Common After a Car Crash

Every year, thousands of Americans experience whiplash and neck pain, often as a result of a car collision. Find out why whiplash is such a common accident-related injury and what you should do if you have neck pain following a collision.

Feb 11th, 2020

Have You Exhausted All Options to Treat Your Back Pain? Learn More About Spinal Cord Stimulation

Are you living with chronic pain? When conservative treatments aren’t enough to bring you the relief you deserve, contact us. We’re proud to offer cutting-edge pain relief that helps you sleep, work, and live comfortably.

Jan 9th, 2020

How an Intrathecal Pain Pump Solves your Spine Pain Issues

Do you have spine pain and are tired of having to keep track of various pain pills? An intrathecal pain pump can dispense the medicine for you. Read on to learn what it is and if it may be able to help you.

Dec 18th, 2019

Why It’s Important to Stay Active With Arthritis

If you’re suffering from arthritis, your condition might have you slipping into couch-potato syndrome. Find out how staying active and exercising achy joints can help with pain relief.

Nov 1st, 2019

Is Back Pain Normal as You Age?

Back pain and stiffness are par for the course as you get older. But just because age-related back pain is normal doesn’t mean you can’t do anything about it. Treatment and lifestyle changes can give you relief.

Oct 7th, 2019

Myths and Facts About Medical Marijuana

Medical marijuana has gained popularity in recent years because it can be used to provide relief from a variety of issues. We’re here to provide you with the facts and myths surrounding its medicinal uses.

Sep 1st, 2019

Living with Arthritis

Stiff joints, weak grip, nagging aches and pains — arthritis is not only a constant companion, it’s made your daily activities a real chore. Learn some tips and tricks for making life a little easier when you’re living with arthritis.

Aug 1st, 2019

How to Spot and Prevent Tech Neck

Tech neck can be a serious pain, especially if you work in a typical office setting or use your smartphone for work and leisure. Thankfully, there are ways to recognize and prevent this painful condition.

Jul 1st, 2019

Here's What You Can Do About Chronic Pain

If you suffer from chronic pain and want to improve your quality of life, it’s time to take action. Here are some steps you can take to reduce or eliminate pain that just won’t go away.

Jun 10th, 2019

How to Manage Your Peripheral Neuropathy

Peripheral neuropathy is a painful condition that affects millions of Americans. However, there are a number of options you can use together as a treatment program for coping with and managing peripheral neuropathy.

May 1st, 2019

Don’t Let Fibromyalgia Rule Your Life: We Have Treatment Options

Don’t let fibromyalgia rule your life. Dr. Sachida Manocha, a skilled pain management specialist, can help target your specific symptoms and improve your quality of life.

Apr 16th, 2019

New and Improved Spinal Cord Stimulators Offer Drug-free Relief From Chronic Back Pain

Looking for an effective therapy for your chronic back pain that doesn’t include daily pain medication? Learn more about new and improved spinal cord stimulators and how they can provide drug-free relief.

Mar 28th, 2019