If you walk into a hospital with an extremely painful condition, you may be expecting a doctor to prescribe a handful of powerful pain medications. Instead, you may get only Tylenol for mild to moderate pain; for extremely severe pain, you may be given a small quantity of opioid painkillers, but your doctor will monitor [...]
Learn about Linda’s experience with the Mild Procedure to treat her lumbar spinal stenosis. Mild is a safe, outpatient treatment that relieves pressure in the spinal canal by removing excess ligament tissue. Once space is restored, compression on the nerves decreases, which helps reduce pain and increase mobility. The procedure requires no general anesthesia or [...]
For years, Mike lived with moderate-to-severe spinal stenosis, suffering from constant and intractable pain that was rated at an 8 out of 10. Simple activities like walking and standing became a daily struggle, and the things he once loved—hiking, running, and spending time outdoors—felt impossible. Despite trying various treatments, nothing provided lasting relief. Mike felt [...]
Chronic pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition that goes beyond physical discomfort, extending its influence on various aspects of life, including mental health, social interactions, and cognitive abilities. Knowing how chronic pain affects the brain can offer insights into managing its widespread impacts. Does Chronic Pain Lead to Social Withdrawal? When living with [...]
Do your hands often feel stiff and achy? Do you find it challenging to make a fist or grip things tightly? If so, you might have arthritis. Arthritis is a severe condition that affects millions of people in the United States. It can cause joint pain and inflammation, making everyday activities like cooking, cleaning, or [...]
Sciatica is a condition that can cause a great deal of pain in the lower back and legs. For some people, sciatica flares up for seemingly no reason at all. If you are one of those people, you may be wondering what could be causing your sciatica flare-ups. In this blog post, we will discuss [...]
If you’re considering Botox injections in Chicago, you may be wondering how often you can safely get them. The answer to this question varies from person to person, but there are a few general guidelines that can give you an idea of what's right for you. Keep reading to learn more about how often you [...]
The Pain and Spine Institute provides a full menu of pain management options to patients across the state through the help of a top-notch staff of board certified physicians and chiropractors. Our Illinois pain specialists work with those who have been hurt in car accidents, have incurred on-the-job injuries and have experienced sports injuries as well [...]
The Herald-News (Chicago Sun-Times): Steps to avoid knee replacement The aches are starting earlier, as more and more people find they have arthritis of the knee at younger ages than in the past. | Steve Johnston~Sun-Times Media By Jeanne Millsap Correspondent May 14, 2013 2:36PM Knee replacement is one of the most common major [...]
