Pain Management Blogs
From 24 Years of Pain to a Life Reclaimed: Sarah’s Intracept Story
Chronic back pain can steal your life, impacting everything you do, from simple daily tasks to happy times with loved ones. For Sarah, this was a grim reality for over two decades. "I’ve been dealing with chronic back pain for over 24 years," she shares. "The pain...
Understanding Sciatica: What It Is and How to Manage It
Sciatica can be a painful and challenging condition, but understanding the sciatic nerve, its importance, and the causes of sciatic pain can help you take the first steps toward relief. Pain management doctors are experts in diagnosing and treating sciatica, offering...
Up in Smoke: How Smoking Impacts Back Pain and Recovery
While the dangers of tobacco to lung health are well-known, its harmful effects on spine health are often overlooked. This blog post explores the link between smoking and back pain, how lighting up can worsen existing spine issues and even delay the healing process of...
Degenerative Disc Disease of the Spine
Spinal discs become worn out and weaker as we age. About 40% of adults over age 40 have at least one degenerated vertebral disc. As adults reach the age of 80, this percentage doubles, which means most people will likely have to deal with disc disease at some point...
Chronic Pain Symptoms and Treatments by Sierra Neurosurgery Group
An estimated 50 million Americans, or 20% of the entire population1, are living with chronic pain. In fact, chronic or acute pain is the most common reason adults seek medical care. Unfortunately, acute and chronic pain can lead to a decreased quality of life,...
Get Your Life Back! Managing Your Chronic Pain
Did you know that more than 100 million people in America suffer from chronic back pain? For some, pain tends to persist and becomes a lifelong issue. Symptoms such as shooting pain can prevent you from sleeping at night and can affect mobility, keeping you from doing...
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