The conditions that commonly cause chronic Hip Pain are a form of arthritis – Whether it’s Arthritis, Osteoarthritis or Rheumatoid Arthritis. These conditions lead to inflammation of the hip joint and the breakdown of the cartilage that cushions your hip bones. In this article we will take a look at possible solutions to the root…
The typical pain clinic will treat patients with several different types of pain. Most doctors who specialize in the treatment of chronic pain have at least one other speciality, such as neurology, physical medicine and rehabilitation or psychiatry. The goal of a pain management clinic is to find the cause of your pain and then…
Tendinitis, or Tendonitis, is inflammation between the connective tissues of your muscle to your bone. This painful condition typically effects the elbow, shoulder, knee, hip or heel. Learn about the symptoms, cause and solutions for tendinitis. Causes of Tendinitis: Usually, simple overuse of a tendon is the cause of inflammation in the tendon. Repetitive activities…
Peripheral Nerve Blocks are typically used for short-term pain relief (up to several days) and can aid many different nerves in the body. A more permanent solution is a Peripheral Nerve Stimulation which is an implant to bring long-term pain relief. A Peripheral Nerve Block is an anesthetic injected into the pained nerve. It may…
The Intra-Articular Cortisone Injection, is in short, a steroid injection used to help inflammation caused by osteoarthritis. The medicine is injected into the joint space of the inflamed (painful) part of the body. This may include hips, shoulder, wrist, foot, ankle, knee, or elbow. It is worth noting that Intra-Articular is most likely going to…