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Do Epidural Injections Always Work the First Time?

Do Epidural Injections Always Work the First Time?
Epidural steroid injections are a common nonsurgical treatment for back pain, but did you know they don’t always provide immediate relief? Learn how the injections work, when they’re most effective, and what to do if your first one isn’t successful.
Jul 2nd, 2025

Nerve Pain vs. Tissue Pain: Why Treatment Plans Differ
Not all pain is created equal. Two of the most common types, nerve pain and tissue pain, have very different causes and treatments. Learn how identifying the type of pain you’re experiencing is the first step to a more effective care plan.
May 1st, 2025

Can a Herniated Disc Resolve With Rest?
A herniated disc can be painful and disruptive, but does it always require surgery? Learn how rest, conservative treatments, and minimally invasive procedures can help relieve your symptoms and restore your mobility.
Apr 4th, 2025

Breaking Down the Benefits of Intracept
Low back pain can be debilitating, especially when traditional treatments fail to provide relief. The Intracept Procedure is a minimally invasive solution that targets the source of your pain for long-lasting relief. Here’s what you need to know.
Mar 1st, 2025

What Happens During and After a Spinal Cord Stimulation Trial?
A spinal cord stimulator can transform your experience with chronic back pain, but a trial is essential to determine if it's the right solution for you. Learn what to expect during and after the trial to make an informed decision about your care.
Feb 1st, 2025
Epidurals for Back Pain: What You Need to Know

Epidurals for Back Pain: What You Need to Know
Struggling with chronic back pain can make daily life a challenge, but epidural injections may provide the relief you need. Learn how this minimally invasive treatment targets inflammation and offers long-lasting pain management.
Jan 7th, 2025
4 Ways Chronic Pain Affects Your Overall Health

4 Ways Chronic Pain Affects Your Overall Health
Chronic pain goes beyond physical discomfort. It has the power to impact your emotional health, your relationships, and your daily activities. Learn how chronic pain can affect you and how pain management can help you reclaim your quality of life.
Dec 1st, 2024
Breaking Down Disease States for Better Pain Management

Breaking Down Disease States for Better Pain Management
Understanding the root cause of your pain is the key to effective treatment. Our comprehensive evaluation process helps diagnose conditions like herniated discs, neck pain, and chronic pain, allowing us to create a targeted plan for lasting relief.
Nov 2nd, 2024

How Intracept Is Different From Other Back Pain Procedures
If you're dealing with chronic low back pain that hasn't improved with conservative care, it might be time to explore other options. Intracept is a minimally invasive procedure that targets the cause of pain and offers long-lasting relief.
Oct 1st, 2024

Radiofrequency Ablation for Arthritis: 4 Key Benefits
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an innovative, minimally invasive treatment that offers major benefits for managing arthritis-related pain. From long-lasting pain relief to improved mobility, here’s why RFA could be worth considering for yourself.
Sep 10th, 2024
What Can’t You Do With a Spinal Cord Stimulator?

What Can’t You Do With a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
A spinal cord stimulator can offer relief from chronic pain, but it's important to understand its limitations. Learn more about the activities that might be affected by having a spinal cord stimulator, so you can make the best choice for your needs.
Aug 2nd, 2024
Will Chronic Neck Pain Resolve on Its Own?

Will Chronic Neck Pain Resolve on Its Own?
Have you noticed that your neck pain doesn’t seem to be going away? Chronic neck pain is complex. And although it may not resolve on its own, that doesn’t mean you don’t have options. Explore effective treatments here.
Jul 23rd, 2024
3 Must-Know Treatments for Back Pain

3 Must-Know Treatments for Back Pain
Chronic back pain can erode your happiness and your quality of life — but effective treatment is out there. From targeted injections to innovative surgical techniques, these treatments offer hope and much-needed pain relief.
Jun 1st, 2024
Tips to Extend Pain Relief From an Epidural

Tips to Extend Pain Relief From an Epidural
Are you thinking about getting an epidural injection for back pain? It’s a popular option that can provide significant, long-lasting relief. And with these tips, you can maximize the relief you experience. Here’s what you need to know.
May 1st, 2024

Find Lasting Relief From Back Pain With Intracept
Back pain can limit your life — and when traditional treatments fail to provide relief, it’s easy to feel like you’re out of options. Sound familiar? It’s time to learn about Intracept, a procedure that could deliver the lasting relief you need.
Apr 2nd, 2024

3 Signs It's Time to Consider Spinal Cord Stimulation
Back pain is common — but if you’ve tried all the standard treatments without relief, you might wonder if you have any other options. Spinal cord stimulation targets pain at the source, and here are three signs that it could be right for you.
Mar 1st, 2024

Chronic Pain: Symptoms and Causes
Millions of Americans have chronic pain — and the effect it has on your life can be profound. If you’ve noticed pain that isn’t going away, it’s time to learn about the symptoms and possible causes of chronic pain so you can start finding relief.
Feb 6th, 2024

5 Essential Treatments for Disease States
If you’re in chronic pain, you know how important pain relief treatments are, especially if you don’t yet know the reason behind your pain. Here are five essential treatments that may provide relief for you.
Jan 12th, 2024

Coping With Chronic Pain During the Holidays
Even the most joyful holiday moments can come with some stress when you’re living with chronic pain. Here, we offer a few tips on how to cope with holiday stressors to help keep chronic pain in check during a busy season.
Dec 4th, 2023

5 Ways to Fight Fatigue and Lessen Your Chronic Pain
Chronic pain and fatigue often go hand in hand, having a profound impact on your daily life. The good news is that there are effective ways to manage your pain and boost your energy levels. Get tips from our pain management specialist here.
Nov 1st, 2023
How Can Weather Affect Health and Chronic Pain?

How Can Weather Affect Health and Chronic Pain?
The seasons are changing. And if you’ve noticed worsening chronic pain, the weather could be to blame. Learn how barometric pressure and more can impact your health and your perception of pain as well as what you can do about it when it affects you.
Oct 9th, 2023
The Importance of Relieving Anxiety and Stress

The Importance of Relieving Anxiety and Stress
Living with chronic pain isn’t easy. Along with the physical discomfort, it can have a serious effect on your mental health. Learn more about the connection between mind and body, and discover how relieving anxiety and stress can improve pain, too.
Sep 1st, 2023
Intracept Procedure: What It Is and Key Facts

Intracept Procedure: What It Is and Key Facts
Is your life limited by chronic low back pain? When traditional therapy fails to make a difference, the Intracept procedure could be for you. Learn how this minimally invasive treatment stops basivertebral nerve pain at the source for lasting relief.
Aug 2nd, 2023
How To Pick Up the Pieces After a Failed Back Surgery

How To Pick Up the Pieces After a Failed Back Surgery
Surgery is meant to relieve chronic pain and restore function, but if you still have pain after back surgery, you’re not out of options. Here’s how to start picking up the pieces and moving on after failed back surgery.
Jul 1st, 2023

What Is Spoon Theory?
The spoon theory explains the impact of living with chronic illness, chronic pain, and disability on a daily basis. It highlights the differences between living with illness compared to living without illness.
Jun 1st, 2023
How to Prepare for a Spinal Cord Stimulator

How to Prepare for a Spinal Cord Stimulator
Are you considering a spinal cord stimulator to treat your chronic nerve pain? It can be a good solution — especially if other treatments haven’t worked — but it’s important to be prepared. Get our tips for preparing for your procedure here.
May 1st, 2023
4 Nonsurgical Treatments for Chronic Neck Pain

4 Nonsurgical Treatments for Chronic Neck Pain
Are you living with chronic neck pain? Surgery isn’t your only option. Find out how noninvasive and minimally invasive treatments can tackle the cause of your pain at the source so you can start feeling better without the concerns about surgery.
Apr 1st, 2023
Does Acute Pain Affect Your Quality of Life?

Does Acute Pain Affect Your Quality of Life?
Acute pain is sudden. It can be intense, but it’s often short-lived. Chronic pain, on the other hand, persists for months or years. Learn the differences and find out how treating your pain can help you limit its impact on your quality of life.
Mar 7th, 2023
Types of Neuropathic Pain and Your Treatment Options

Types of Neuropathic Pain and Your Treatment Options
Neuropathic pain is burning, tingling, electric pain. It’s the result of damaged nerves, and suffering this chronic pain can quickly erode your quality of life. Learn more about the types of neuropathy and how to find treatment that’s right for you.
Feb 9th, 2023
How Do Changes in Seasons or Weather Affect Chronic Pain?

How Do Changes in Seasons or Weather Affect Chronic Pain?
Changing seasons bring changing weather. And if you’re living with chronic pain, you might notice that those changes make your symptoms feel worse. Find out how weather affects your body and how to start feeling better.
Dec 2nd, 2022
Working From Home Is a Pain in My Neck!

Working From Home Is a Pain in My Neck!
Working from home offers Americans more flexibility than ever, but where you’re working still matters. Sitting on your couch or at your kitchen table could be causing “tech neck” — a type of neck pain that’s on the rise. Learn how to fight it here.
Nov 3rd, 2022
When Should You Consider Epidural Steroid Injections?

When Should You Consider Epidural Steroid Injections?
Are you tired of back pain treatments that don’t make a difference? Surgery isn’t your only option. Learn how epidural steroid injections can help and find out if it’s time to consider this minimally invasive treatment here.
Oct 24th, 2022
Is One of These Conditions the Cause of Your Chronic Pain?

Is One of These Conditions the Cause of Your Chronic Pain?
Injury and surgery are two common causes of chronic pain. But if you’re suffering with chronic pain and it wasn’t caused by either one, finding answers isn’t always easy — and one of these other chronic pain conditions could be behind your symptoms.
Aug 1st, 2022
Can Degenerative Disc Disease Be Reversed?

Can Degenerative Disc Disease Be Reversed?
Degenerative disc disease is a leading cause of chronic back pain. While the damage to your spinal discs can’t be reversed, you do have treatment options to relieve your pain. Learn why degeneration happens and an innovative treatment that can help.
Jun 1st, 2022
Treating Your Spinal Arthritis With Epidurals

Treating Your Spinal Arthritis With Epidurals
Is spinal arthritis limiting your activity level and lowering your quality of life? It’s a common cause of chronic back and neck pain — but treatment can help. Epidural injections for spinal arthritis could be the solution you’ve been seeking.
Apr 1st, 2022
How Radiofrequency Ablation Can Tackle Your Back Pain

How Radiofrequency Ablation Can Tackle Your Back Pain
Have you tried medication, physical therapy, or other conservative options for back pain, only to find that the pain keeps coming back? Chronic pain is difficult to treat, but minimally invasive radiofrequency ablation offers lasting relief.
Mar 1st, 2022
Understanding the Different Treatments for Your Herniated Disc

Understanding the Different Treatments for Your Herniated Disc
Do you have a herniated disc? Don’t let the pain keep you from living your life. Take the time to learn about the top treatments for herniated discs — from ice and heat therapy to the minimally invasive Intracept® Procedure and everything in between.
Feb 1st, 2022
5 Risk Factors That Can Lead to a Herniated Disc

5 Risk Factors That Can Lead to a Herniated Disc
Herniated discs are common. This painful injury can happen to anyone — but certain factors can put you at increased risk. Learn about the common causes of herniated discs here as well as how to recognize when it’s time to seek treatment.
Jan 1st, 2022
How Epidural Steroid Injections Alleviate Back and Neck Pain

How Epidural Steroid Injections Alleviate Back and Neck Pain
Spine pain is common — particularly in your lower back and neck — and it can have a serious impact on your life. When conservative care doesn’t help, epidural steroid injections could offer long-lasting relief. Learn about these injections here.
Oct 27th, 2021
What to Expect During Radiofrequency Ablation

What to Expect During Radiofrequency Ablation
When chronic musculoskeletal pain limits your life, radiofrequency ablation could offer relief. This minimally invasive, nonsurgical treatment quiets pain at the source for pain management that lasts for months. Learn what to expect here.
Sep 1st, 2021

5 Key Benefits of Treating Chronic Back Pain With Intracept®
The Intracept® Procedure is a unique, minimally invasive treatment designed to relieve chronic low back pain. If you’ve had pain for more than six months, it’s time to learn more about the key benefits of this revolutionary technique.
Jul 7th, 2021

When to See a Doctor About Back Pain
Back pain is common. But when does pain indicate that it’s time to see the doctor? Whether you suffered an acute injury or you’re living with chronic pain, seeing a pain specialist could help you achieve lasting relief and enhanced quality of life.
Mar 15th, 2021

It's Never Too Late to Improve Your Posture
With the increase in screen time and remote work, it’s no surprise that back pain associated with poor posture is becoming more common. Luckily, it’s never too late to improve your posture.
Feb 8th, 2021

Minimally Invasive Treatments for Chronic Pain
If you’re suffering from chronic pain that doesn’t respond to traditional treatments, you might feel like nothing can help. Luckily, there are more advanced, minimally invasive treatments that can ease your pain.
Jan 13th, 2021

Do I Need an Injection: Deciding When to Intervene
Most people suffer from neck or low back pain at some point in their adult lives. If your pain doesn’t disappear with traditional medical care, an epidural steroid injection can offer you prompt relief.
Sep 14th, 2020

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine
Struggles to get to the clinic? Trying to reduce your exposure to COVID-19, as well as other contagious illnesses, and still need to see your doctor? Telehealth is safe and easy — receive quality care from anywhere.
Feb 20th, 2024