chronic pain Archives - Principal Spine

Advanced pain management consultation for chronic back and nerve pain

22 Jan When Chronic Pain Requires Advanced Pain Management Treatment

Posted at 17:21h in Pain Management

Finding lasting relief from chronic pain often means moving beyond general care and into specialized, interventional treatments that target the likely source of discomfort. For many patients in North Texas, advanced pain management can serve as a “middle ground” between conservative therapies like physical therapy...

Pain management evaluation for nerve pain and neuropathy treatment

08 Jan How Nerve Pain Is Diagnosed and Treated at a Pain Management Clinic

Posted at 17:08h in Patient Education

Living with nerve pain can feel confusing and exhausting. Symptoms are often described as burning, electric, tingling, or shooting sensations, and they do not always follow a clear pattern. Because nerve pain is complex, finding meaningful relief usually requires more than simply masking symptoms. At Principal...

A woman holds the back of her neck, with a red glow showing the pain area, illustrating chronic neck discomfort that can be treated by procedures like ESI or Rhizotomy (RFA).

06 Oct Understanding Epidural Steroid Injections (ESI) vs. Rhizotomy: Which Is Right for You?

Posted at 18:11h in Epidural Steroid, Pain Management, Radiofrequency Ablation, Rhizotomy, Sciatica

If you’re living with chronic back or neck pain, your pain management specialist may recommend one of two common procedures: the Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) or Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA), often called Rhizotomy. Both treatments can significantly reduce discomfort — but they work in very different ways. Think of ESI as a fast-acting,...

A man stands with his back to the camera, clutching his lower back with both hands, visually representing the common pain and discomfort experienced by patients with sciatica or sacroiliac (SI) joint pain.

29 Sep Is It Sciatica or SI Joint Pain? A North Dallas Guide to Accurate Diagnosis

Posted at 17:56h in Chronic Conditions, Epidural Steroid Injections, Joint Pain, Pain Management, Sciatica

Is It Sciatica or SI Joint Pain? A North Dallas Guide to Accurate Diagnosis If you suffer from chronic pain that travels from your lower back down your leg, you may assume it's sciatica. While sciatica — a sharp, shooting pain caused by nerve irritation in...

Epidural Steroid Injection, ESI, pain management doctor, questions to ask, patient education, chronic pain, sciatica, non-surgical treatment, Radiofrequency Ablation,

25 Sep 5 Questions to Ask Your Pain Management Doctor Before Getting an Epidural Injection in Carrollton

Posted at 17:46h in Epidural Steroid Injections, Pain Management, Sciatica

Deciding to get an Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is an important step toward addressing chronic back or leg pain — but the most crucial choice you’ll make is selecting the right pain management specialist in the Carrollton area. These injections help reduce inflammation around pinched nerves, offering...

A man sits on a sofa, holding his lower back with a red glow highlighting the painful sacroiliac joint region, illustrating the discomfort of SI joint pain that injections can help relieve.

22 Sep Understanding Sacroiliac Joint Pain and How Injections Can Help

Posted at 09:00h in Back Pain, Hip Pain, Joint Pain, Regenerative Medicine, Sacroiliac Joint Injections

Pain in the lower back or hips can make everyday life difficult. For some people, the cause is the sacroiliac joint, also called the SI joint. This joint connects the bottom of your spine to your pelvis, and when it becomes irritated, it can lead...

A woman with her hands on her head, eyes closed and teeth clenched, illustrating the physical and emotional distress of chronic pain and stress.

08 Sep How Stress and Anxiety Can Worsen Pain

Posted at 15:06h in Pain & Lifestyle, Pain Management

Everyone feels stress from time to time. You might worry about work, school, or family responsibilities. Sometimes stress passes quickly, but when it sticks around, it can do more than affect your mood. Stress and anxiety can actually make pain worse. If you live with...

A person grips their knee in pain, with a red glow indicating the affected area, illustrating the discomfort of knee and hip pain that regenerative medicine treatments like PRP therapy aim to relieve.

21 Jul How Regenerative Medicine Is Changing the Game for Knee and Hip Pain

Posted at 15:04h in Hip Pain, Pain Management, Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, Regenerative Medicine

Knee and hip pain can make simple things hard: walking the dog, climbing stairs, or getting out of the car. When pain gets in the way, it is time to look at options that help you heal, not just hide the symptoms. That is where...

A physical therapist helps a woman with a gentle stretch, symbolizing the improved mobility and ability to participate in physical therapy that is made possible after receiving a nerve block injection for pain relief.

14 Jul How Nerve Blocks Interrupt Pain Signals and Speed Your Recovery

Posted at 14:57h in Chronic Conditions, Nerve Block, Pain Management

Nerve pain can feel sharp, burning, or electric. It can stop you from working, sleeping, or enjoying time with family. When rest and basic care aren’t enough, a nerve block may help. Nerve blocks target the problem area, calm irritated nerves, and make it easier...

A vibrant senior couple joyfully running outdoors with the sun setting behind them, symbolizing the active, pain-free life achievable through effective treatments like regenerative medicine or steroid injections for chronic pain.

30 Jun Regenerative Medicine vs. Steroid Injections: Which Is Right for You?

Posted at 15:15h in Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy, Regenerative Cell Therapy, Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cell Therapy, Steroid Injections

When pain won’t let you enjoy life, it’s time to look at real solutions. At Principal Spine, two options often help people find relief: regenerative medicine and steroid injections. Both can ease pain and help you move more freely. Let’s explore how each one works,...

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