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Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Right for You? 6 Things to Know.

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Picking up your dog shouldn’t hurt. Neither should getting out of bed. Imagine a one-time, minimally-invasive procedure that can give you constant back pain relief for the rest of your life. That’s what a spinal cord stimulator can do. Here are some considerations to give you an idea of whether this back pain treatment may […]

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The VERY Painful Pinched Nerve… 7 Ways to Avoid This Common Injury.

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Many athletes call them ‘stingers.’ Doctors call them pinched or compressed nerves. And they hurt like giant bee stings. The pain usually hits in the neck, in an area known as the brachial plexus, where the nerves extend down into the arms. Pinched nerves have sudden and gradual causes; they can strike suddenly when lifting […]

Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Right for You? 6 Things to Know.

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The VERY Painful Pinched Nerve… 7 Ways to Avoid This Common Injury.

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Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Right for You? 6 Things to Know.

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Picking up your dog shouldn’t hurt. Neither should getting out of bed.

Imagine a one-time, minimally-invasive procedure that can give you constant back pain relief for the rest of your life.

That’s what a spinal cord stimulator can do.

Here are some considerations to give you an idea of whether this back pain treatment may be for you.

1. You understand how this treats back pain.

Spinal cord stimulators treat back pain with electrical impulses believed to block the brain from receiving pain signals.

2. You understand the procedure and the healing process.

A spinal cord stimulator implant procedure is a minimally invasive, outpatient procedure. It involves anesthetic injections and two small incisions (2 to 4 inches long).

The incisions make room to insert the small, thin wire leads and the neurostimulator under the skin.

There may be some discomfort for a few days as the skin heals at the surgical site.

3. Your pain management doctor approves.

Your doctor specialized in pain management will advise for or against spinal cord stimulation.

A trustworthy, qualified doctor would only recommend spinal cord stimulation if it had an excellent chance of success.

If you decide to go forward with the procedure, the doctor will order X-rays, MRIs, and psychiatric tests. Psychiatric disorders can lessen and even negate the benefit of spinal cord stimulation.

4. Your back pain is chronic.

Chronic pain is pain that lasts a minimum of three months. Yours may have already been around a lot longer than that.

A spinal cord stimulator provides pain relief by sending electrical impulses to the pain area.

5. Other methods haven’t worked for you.

You have tried other pain-relieving methods like surgeries, medications, non-invasive treatments, and conservative therapies (yoga, exercise, diet change, etc.).

Nothing has worked or provided enough relief.

6. You suffer from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS).

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome is when back surgery doesn’t deliver the expected pain relief or creates a new pain problem.

It’s one of the most common conditions patients cite as their main reason for getting spinal cord stimulator implants.

7. You suffer from one or more pain conditions.

Spinal cord stimulation can relieve pain caused by common conditions like arthritis, sciatica, and herniated disc.

It may also be a treatment option for conditions such as:

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) – Burning pain in an arm or leg due to a traumatic injury, surgery, stroke, or heart attack.

Peripheral Neuropathy – Burning pain in the legs or feet due to nerve death.

Angina – Chest pain and shortness of breath.

Arachnoiditis – Painful condition caused when the membrane surrounding the spinal cord swells due to infection, injury, or chronic compression.

Non-Invasive Back Pain Relief in Texas

If you suffer from back pain, our team of board-certified pain specialists can help. We have over a dozen clinics in Texas, including Houston, Dallas, and Irving.

Give us a call at (972) 636-5727, and start down your path to pain relief today!

The VERY Painful Pinched Nerve… 7 Ways to Avoid This Common Injury.

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Many athletes call them ‘stingers.’ Doctors call them pinched or compressed nerves.

And they hurt like giant bee stings.

The pain usually hits in the neck, in an area known as the brachial plexus, where the nerves extend down into the arms.

Pinched nerves have sudden and gradual causes; they can strike suddenly when lifting a heavy object or gradually develop because of poor posture.

Here are seven things you can do to avoid suffering a pinched nerve.

1. Get Enough Sleep

The best way to prevent a pinched nerve is to let your mind and body recover from the day.

When you have more energy to think clearly, you are less likely to make uncoordinated movements that lead to injuries.

2. Practice Good Sitting Posture

Consistent poor sitting posture can cause pinched nerves. Try to sit so that your neck isn’t bent.

If you work in an office, adjust your monitor so that the top edge is eye level.

3. Stand More.

Sitting for long periods with bad posture can cause pinched nerves.

If you work at a table or desk, try adjusting your workstation so that you can work while standing.

4. Practice sound body mechanics.

It’s easy to strain your neck and back.

When getting into or out of bed, exercising, or hiking up a mountain, try to make smooth, mechanically sound body movements.

And if you have to move to a new place or help your neighbors move, lift heavy objects with your legs instead of your back.

5. Don’t play contact sports.

Many people grow up playing contact sports like soccer, basketball, and American football.

The fitness aspect is good for you, but the contact can lead to pinched nerves and other sports injuries.

And pinched nerves are common injuries in contact sports. If you play contact sports, warm-up, stay hydrated, and take breaks.

6. Do Strength and Flexibility Exercises.

Stretching and strength-building activities like yoga and pilates stretch the nerves in your neck and arms.

This loosens the tension and relieves pressure on your nerves, making pinched nerves less likely.

7. Do physical therapy.

Physical therapy methods like massage and cold laser therapy can prevent and lessen muscle strain and muscle inflammation.

Pain Management and Treatment at Texas Pain Physicians

Have a pinched nerve or think you may be at risk for a pinched nerve? We have expert pain management doctors who treat them and help you prevent them.

Give us a call at (972) 636-5727 or book your appointment today!

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2243 Park Ave,
Pearland, TX 77581

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7200 N. State Highway 161, Ste. 200
Irving, TX 75039

(972) 559-3501
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(972) 559-3529

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910 N Galloway Ave, Ste 302
Mesquite, TX 75149

(972) 301-8897
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(972) 997-1299

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10 Medical Pkwy Plaza 3 Suite 106
Farmers Branch, TX 75234

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5068 W. Plano Parkway ste 170
Plano, Texas 75093.

(972) 636-5727
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(972) 666-1504

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3013 Ridge Road, Ste. 101
Rockwall, TX 75032

(972) 636-5727
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(469) 264-5192

STONE OAK - SAN ANTONIO
1202 E Sonterra Blvd, Ste 101
San Antonio, TX 78258

(210) 546-1410
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(210) 546-1419

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241 W. Southlake Blvd., Ste 140
Southlake, TX 76092

(972) 301-8896
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(972) 997-1298

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8221 Mid Cities Blvd, Ste 100
North Richland Hills, TX 76182

(214) 666-8077
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(469) 640-6400

WAXAHACHIE
600 Ferris Ave
Waxahachie, TX 75165

(972) 497-2655
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(214) 238-5242

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Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Right for You? 6 Things to Know.

The VERY Painful Pinched Nerve… 7 Ways to Avoid This Common Injury.

Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Right for You? 6 Things to Know.

The VERY Painful Pinched Nerve… 7 Ways to Avoid This Common Injury.

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Is a Spinal Cord Stimulator Implant Right for You? 6 Things to Know.

1. You understand how this treats back pain.

2. You understand the procedure and the healing process.

3. Your pain management doctor approves.

4. Your back pain is chronic.

5. Other methods haven’t worked for you.

6. You suffer from Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS).

7. You suffer from one or more pain conditions.

Non-Invasive Back Pain Relief in Texas

The VERY Painful Pinched Nerve… 7 Ways to Avoid This Common Injury.

1. Get Enough Sleep

2. Practice Good Sitting Posture

3. Stand More.

4. Practice sound body mechanics.

5. Don’t play contact sports.

6. Do Strength and Flexibility Exercises.

7. Do physical therapy.

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