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If you’ve ever felt a sudden, electric shock of pain shooting from your lower back all the way down to your toes, you know exactly how debilitating it can be. One minute you’re enjoying a walk along Venice Beach or browsing the shops on West Venice Ave, and the next, you’re gripped by a sharp,…
Springtime in Southwest Florida is truly unparalleled. Whether you are looking forward to a morning round of golf at the Plantation Golf & Country Club in Venice or planning a sunset stroll along the Harborwalk in Port Charlotte, this is the season for movement. However, for many residents, chronic back, neck, or joint pain acts…
Spring is a season of renewal in Southwest Florida. As the weather warms up in March, many of our neighbors in Venice and Port Charlotte are looking forward to getting back into their gardens, enjoying outdoor activities, and returning to the workplace with renewed energy. However, if you have suffered an injury on the job,…
As the calendar turns toward spring in Venice, FL, the Gulf breeze begins to warm, and the local golf courses, from Capri Isles to the Venice Golf and Country Club, start buzzing with activity. For many in our community, this is the best time of year to get active. However, if you are struggling with…
To better understand the background and history of Family Spine and Pain Care, our introduction sets the stage for our commitment to providing quality pain management care. Explore our journey and discover how our expansion into a new location allows us to serve our patients even better. Background on Family Spine and Pain Care Family…
Muscle Spasms are characterized by tensing of a muscle or muscles involuntarily causing a range of pain from mild to severe. They can impact anyone at anytime, however some people may experience them more often, and they may persist for longer periods. In this article, we will go over many of the common causes of…
Piriformis Syndrome causes pain or numbness in the butt, hip and/or down the leg. The piriformis muscle is actually pressing on the sciatic nerve providing a similar feeling to chronic sciatica pain, but in most cases Piriformis Syndrome will go away in time. Learn about the causes, diagnoses and treatment of acute sciatic pain due…
Chronic knee pain is long-term pain, swelling, or sensitivity in one or both knees. The cause of your knee pain can determine the symptoms you experience. Many conditions can cause or contribute to chronic knee pain, and many treatments exist. Each person’s experience with chronic knee pain will be different. In this article, we will…
Shingles is a recurrence of the virus varicella-zoster. It is the same virus that causes chickenpox – later returning once the virus has subsided the first time, or a chickenpox vaccine was given. Shingles can be brought on by many factors, and only occurs in about 10% of adults that previously had the virus. An…
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome is either acute or chronic pain in the arm or leg. The common cause is ongoing firing of a nerve in the arm or leg which develops inflammation and pain. In this article we will discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments of CRPS. Types of CRPS & Diagnosis: CRPS may seem…