For many patients in the North Texas region, the goal of pain management is not only to reduce symptoms, but to support the body’s ability to heal. Regenerative medicine is an area of interventional care that uses biological materials, often from the patient’s own body,...
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,...
Lower Back Pain When Sitting vs Standing — What It Really Means If you experience chronic lower back pain, you know how even simple daily activities like driving or standing in line can become painful. The key to understanding your pain lies in how it behaves: does...
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...
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...
Have you ever noticed your joints aching more when the weather shifts? Maybe your knees feel stiffer on cold mornings, or your hips seem to ache more when it rains. You are not imagining it. Many people report more joint pain when the seasons change....
Back pain is common, but it should not control your life. Most mild pain improves with rest, gentle movement, and basic care. If your pain keeps coming back or gets worse, it may be time to see a spine specialist. Knowing when to ask for...
Back pain from a herniated disc can make simple tasks hard. Sitting, lifting, or even getting out of bed may cause sharp or burning pain. If basic care is not helping, an epidural steroid injection could be the next step. This treatment delivers medicine to...
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...
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...