Hydrocodone is a commonly used opiate for treatment and management of pain. Hydrocodone is used in combination with acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Other combinations are prescribed depending on the intended use(s) such as, moderate to severe pain. This medication requires a doctors prescription. Common names for hydrocodone...
A pinched nerve in the hip can cause sharp, searing, or burning pain through the hip, thigh, and groin, as well as, dull aching pain in the hip and buttocks. In addition, there may be the sensation of pins and needles or numbness through the...
Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive spinal procedure in cases where vertebral bodies have lost height due to a compression fracture. This procedure along with vertebroplasty is done to control compression fracture-related pain. In both cases, an injection of acrylic cement is placed in the bone,...
No one wants to visit the ER for spraining an ankle or make an appointment because your neck or knee area is immobile. Going through life developing as if you are walking on eggshells, is no fun. However, there are ways to avoid bodily injuries...
Life is tough, your body hurts and you have aches, pains, and you feel as though you cannot tolerate anymore suffering. Your medical condition has caused you a lot of grief and you are pondering your choices to manage your pain. Which way do you...
Back and neck pain is estimated to be the number one reason across the United States for sick days. In fact, 80% of Americans will experience back pain at some point in their life - and for around 10% of Americans that pain will be...
What is a pinched nerve in the neck? A pinched nerve in the neck is known in medicine as cervical radiculopathy. This means that one of the nerves exiting the spinal cord is being irritated or compressed by something. This will cause pain, numbness or weakness...
Back pain is a common symptom in people across the United States of America. In fact, it’s estimated that 80% of people have had back pain at some point in their life. For most this is an acute pain that is caused by a muscle...
A slipped disc can cause severe and intense back pain. This intense pain is chronic and often unrelenting. Back pain is a common condition across the United States and accounts for the single biggest contributor to sick days across the country. Some 80% of Americans...
The knee joint is the most commonly and easily accessed joint of the body. Knee joint injections are performed to provide access to the joint space for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. Steroids or other medications can be injected intra-articularly in the knee joint. Intra-articular knee injection...
