Headaches are a fairly common complaint. Headaches can arise for a number of reasons and may or may not be related to another condition. Cervicogenic headaches are defined as headaches that are caused by some disorder of the neck. One of the many treatments offered for...
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an inflammatory degenerative condition with a number of symptoms that can decrease a patient's quality of life. As an autoimmune disease, multiple sclerosis has no formal treatment. However, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) has been shown to help reduce some of the...
Epidural steroid injections are one of the most popular forms of intervention medicine available at a San Diego pain management center. An epidural injection allows patients to receive medication, usually, a steroid mixed with an anesthetic delivered directly into a painful or injured area. This can...
At Pacific Medical they recognize the importance of individualized treatments for pain management. No two patients are the same, and trying to fit everyone into the same box would not provide patients with the care and attention that they deserve. This article will discuss the importance...
Having a baby is no walk in the park. Many women report that labor is among the most painful experiences that they’ve had. Nonetheless, childbirth is a vital part of human life and women deserve to take advantage of opportunities that can make it less...
Arthritis is a painful condition that affects the bones and joints. It is degenerative and gets worse as the wear and tear on the joints become more intense. Arthritis can cause pain and decrease range of motion. There are many potential therapies for the treatment of...
Restorative pain management is a branch of medicine that takes advantage of the body‘s natural healing capabilities and provides a supplemental approach that complements other treatments. These treatments encourage and facilitate recovery by engaging and bolstering certain body processes without relying too heavily on external...
Intradiscal electrothermal therapy (IDET) is a form of treatment that is used to help people who struggle with chronic pain in the lower back. The treatment works by targeting nerves that exist in between the vertebrae (discs) of the spinal cord. This article will explore why...
As many as 80 percent of adults suffer from back pain during some part of their life. Some of this is hard to avoid – if not impossible. Aging is hard on backs, and some conditions are simply a matter of wear and tear. Other...
When it comes to chronic pain, you’re always looking for an effective treatment. Ideally, these treatments will be fairly simple and minimally invasive. This is one of the reasons that many people with pain choose to receive a radiofrequency ablation treatment. Radiofrequency ablation, also known as...
