If you have been diagnosed with a herniated disc, you may be wondering how long it will take to heal. Unfortunately, there is no one answer to this question. Every individual's recovery timeline will be different. In this blog post, we will take a look at some of the factors that can affect your healing [...]
So, you found out that BOTOX treatment can help with certain types of chronic pain. Then you went down the Google rabbit hole researching all things BOTOX and found another treatment that is often touted as similar: fillers. As it ends up, these two treatments aren’t that similar at all. Here’s what you need to [...]
If you're one of the many people who have tried facet joint injections and they haven't worked, you may be wondering what your next step should be. There are a few different options available to you, depending on your situation. In this blog post, we will discuss the next steps available to you after facet [...]
Discs are small, round pads that act as cushions between the bones of your spine. They are made up of a tough outer layer and a gel-like inner layer. There are two types of discs in your spine: the cervical discs in your neck and the lumbar discs in your lower back. Both types of [...]
What Is Pain Management? Pain management is a field of medicine that centers around helping patients who live with chronic pain and treating the underlying conditions that are causing pain. Pain management is a very important part of healthcare. It is not just about taking away the pain; it is also about helping people to [...]
Summertime. Yeah… Everyone loves summer. However, just hearing that one word floods the mind with happy thoughts of camping, picnics, sports, swimming, bike riding, outdoors, 4th of July, and family. Some outdoor summer activities include hiking, jogging, swimming, biking, water skiing, kayaking, rock climbing, volleyball, softball, football, basketball, skateboarding, maybe even some skydiving and bungee [...]
At The Pain & Spine Institute, our specialists are well versed in chronic pain and spine injuries and are highly trained in the management of such conditions. If you are looking for a specialist in Mokena, our services are here to free you from the limitations of your spinal injury. […]
A cervical disc herniation minus the medical mumbo jumbo is a slipped disc in your neck. A slip disc is when, through injury or degeneration, your spine suffers damage and the jellylike substance inside the disc is pushed out through cracks causing the disc to bulge. A slipped disc can be caused by an injury [...]
Those who deal with chronic or degenerative conditions know what it is to spend every day hurting. If this sounds like you, don’t waste another day going through your routine when even the simplest of tasks have turned into painful, grueling feats. Regardless of the severity of your condition, our Mokena Pain Specialists have the [...]
Have you been suffering through the lingering pain of a sports injury, auto accident, work injury or post-surgery discomfort? Don’t spend another day suffering in silence when there is a better way! The Pain & Spine Institute specializes in pain management procedures that can help you manage the pain. Our treatments can help you with [...]
