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Understanding pain and its causes is important in dealing with such problem. Here at Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, we want our clients or would-be clients to have a better grasp of the many kinds of pain and its causes. We want to share our knowledge regarding the spine and several conditions and syndromes that might lead to uncomfortable and unbearable pain. This is our way of giving back to our dear clients.
We do this by writing articles which we hope people can learn from. We offer insights in dealing with the pain and understanding certain conditions, particularly those involving the spine, through our blogs. Check out our blogs and articles here. Learn more and enjoy reading.
Pain Therapy
One thing about pain is that it is complex. As such, there is no single treatment for all kinds of pain. The type of pain, its underlying cause and severity are […]
Pain Medications
Each kind of pain requires different treatment. This is because pain is complex. It may be minor or may be serious, acute or chronic. There are pain that normally goes […]
Stellate Ganglion Block for Anxiety
According to the American Institute of Stress, approximately 77% of people experience anxiety that affects their physical health and 73% of people reported that stress impacts their mental health. If […]
Stellate Ganglion Block for PTSD
Approximately 8 million adults in the United States suffer from PTSD symptoms. Successful treatment of PTSD varies from cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) to eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). More […]
How Painful is a Medial Branch Block?
If you are searching for long-term pain relief then a doctor may have suggested a medial branch nerve block as a treatment plan for your joint pain. One of the […]
What is an Occipital Nerve Block?
Do you experience chronic headaches and migraines and feel like you’ve tried every tip, trick, and trend possible? If so, then you may want to speak with your doctor about […]
Side Effects of Medial Branch Block
The medial branch nerves are nerves that send out pain signals from the facet joints to the brain. A facet joint connects two or more bones. In the spine, the […]
How Long Does Medial Branch Block Last?
The medial branch nerves are the nerves that send out pain signals from the facet joints to the brain. A facet joint connects two or more bones. In the spine, […]
Hamstring Injury Treatment: What You Need to Know
Sports medicine specialists have reported that 20% of athletes have missed a practice or game due to a hamstring injury. Of all hamstring injuries, nearly 18% were recurring injuries. Hamstring […]
Rotator Cuff Injury and Treatment Explained
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint where your upper arm bones (humerus), shoulder blades (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) meet. Each shoulder is held in place by a group […]
The Most Common Causes of Shoulder Pain Explained
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint where your upper arm bones (humerus), shoulder blades (scapula), and collarbone (clavicle) meet. Each shoulder is held in place by a group […]
Working Out with Back Pain
Have you noticed your back aching during or after your exercise routine? Maybe you even find yourself laying flat on the floor patiently waiting for the pain to subside. We […]