Category: Pain Management

Pain Management

Headache and Jaw Pain

Headaches and jaw pain are often closely related to one another. Tension headaches, in particular, have been found to be the result of constant muscle

Pain Management

Lumbar Medial Branch Block

The lower spine is lined with small joints called facet joints. These joints contain medial nerves that submit pain signals to the brain when the

Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
Pain Management

Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation

Radiofrequency ablation is a medical procedure used to alleviate chronic lower back pain caused by an inflamed facet joint. The facet joints are located in

Lumbar Sympathetic Block
Pain Management

Lumbar Sympathetic Block

A lumbar sympathetic block is an injection of numbing medication to temporarily numb the nerves in the sympathetic nervous system. The sympathetic nerves are located

Peripheral Nerve Stimulator
Pain Management

Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

Peripheral nerve stimulation is a pain management method used to treat chronic or intense pain associated with the peripheral nervous system. It works by using

Sacroiliac Joint Pain
Pain Management

Sacroiliac Joint Injection

The sacroiliac (SI) joints are found at the base of the spine at the convergence of the sacrum and ilium bones. The joints where these

Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial
Pain Management

Spinal Cord Stimulator Trial

A spinal cord stimulator trial is a temporary stimulating wire used over the course of several days to determine whether a permanent stimulator implant would

Botox for Migraines
Pain Management

Botox for Migraines

Botox – the cosmetic formulation frequently used to help smooth lines and wrinkles – is effective in the treatment of chronic migraine headaches. Millions of

Atypical Facial Pain
Pain Management

Atypical Facial Pain

Facial pain that originates from an unknown source is usually diagnosed as atypical facial pain. Not to be mistaken for trigeminal neuralgia, which is sporadic