Do you suffer from a chronic pain disorder? Is your pain accompanied by memory problems, difficulty focusing, and an inability to concentrate? Chronic Pain May Be to Blame Most people experience chronic pain during their lifetimes. And cognitive dysfunction, known as brain fog, is among chronic pain’s symptoms. If you get effective treatment for your […]
The most common area for spinal arthritis is the lower back (the lumbar spinal region). And the most common symptoms are pain and stiffness, though symptoms can include creaking sounds, muscle spasms, and decreased range of motion. Let’s look at the three types of lumbar arthritis and how pain specialists treat them. Lumbar Osteoarthritis The […]
Pain can keep you from doing things that lift your spirits. Things like playing with the grandkids, working out, and going for walks in freshly fallen snow. Imagine being able to control your pain with the push of a button. That’s what an intrathecal pain pump can do for you. Doctors have been recommending pain […]
It’s the holiday season. That means Christmas lights are shining and the sun is hiding — at least for those who live where winter is a season. Reduced sun exposure can lead to a drop in your body’s Vitamin D levels and contribute to a form of clinical depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD). […]
Nerve pain is a symptom of many diseases and illnesses and has multiple causes. Inflammation makes nerve pain worse. In addition to keeping a healthy body weight and remaining active, eating healthy can reduce chronic inflammation and nerve pain (and pain in general). Let’s look at seven foods to cut down on or avoid altogether. […]
Is chronic pain controlling your life? Do you feel exhausted, frustrated, or even hopeless? Suffering through chronic pain due to injury or extended illness or some unknown cause can put you in a negative state of mind. It can negatively affect your sleep, appetite, and in turn, relationships; it can even make you withdraw from […]
According to the CDC, an estimated 20% of U.S. adults had chronic pain in 2016. It’s a big problem with many potential treatment and management options. Too often, patients end up with prescriptions for potentially addicting opioid medications. Here is a shortlist of safe but powerful alternative treatments that can provide short and long-term pain […]
It’s been said that getting old isn’t for the faint of heart. At Texas Pain Physicians, we think getting old can be for the young at heart – when you aren’t in pain. It’s true, degenerative conditions cause chronic pain and keep you from living life on your terms. Lumbar Stenosis Lumbar or lower back […]
While physical therapy and exercise are ideal for treating and managing shoulder pain, sometimes that’s not possible. For instance, diseased tendons and arthritic joints may cause severe pain and limit the range of motion. Shoulder joint injections can reduce inflammation and numb the pain — quickly. Pain management specialists often recommend steroid injections for shoulder […]
What is mirror pain? Maybe you had been in pain for a while because of a broken arm or leg. Then one day, the opposite limb started hurting — even though it wasn’t injured. That’s mirror pain. Mirror pain happens in the exact same body part or body area on the opposite side of a […]