- ArthritisThe most common causes of bursitis are unusual movements or positions that put a significant force on the bursae around a joint. These movements may occur during sports activities (such as playing tennis) or even household chores (such as painting walls). Bursitis can occur in positions such as leaning your elbows on the table or spending a lot of time on your knees while gardening. The medical conditions most commonly linked to bursitis are diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and gout.
- FibromyalgiaWritten by Sheri New, Patient Advocate at Space City Pain Specialists Anyone that has experienced chronic pain or a chronic illness, like fibromyalgia, can tell you that finding a balance between what you need to do, what you can do, and what you should do is like finding the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow....
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Medical Weight Loss
- Pregnancy
- Labor and DeliveryAmniotic fluid injections are the third and most advanced level of regenerative medicine at Space City Pain Specialists. It is also an affordable option to autologous stem cell therapy. Amniotic fluid is a nutrient- and antibody-rich fluid obtained from placental material discarded after childbirth. (Note: amniotic fluid contains absolutely no fetal tissues.) Many medical facilities collect amniotic fluid after natural childbirth and store it solely for use in biologic therapies. Like PRP injections, amniotic fluids injections deliver large quantities of healing growth factors directly into the injured area of the body. Amniotic fluid injections are more effective than PRP injections simply because they contain more of these growth factors.
- NeurologyTypically, a board-certified interventional pain specialist has completed residency training in anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, or neurology, and then pursued additional fellowship training to specialize in interventional pain medicine. Interventional pain medicine specialists offer advanced options for resolving chronic pain that practitioners lacking this specialized training typically do not.
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeCarpal tunnel syndrome is triggered by the pressure on the median nerve located in your wrist, causing pain, tingling, and numbness in your fingers and hand.
- Diabetes Care
- Hypothyroidism
- Thyroid
- Ultrasound
- MRIWhile a spine doctor may suspect you have kyphosis simply by the presence of a hunchback, he or she will conduct diagnostic tests to confirm that initial suspicion. He or she will most likely order X-rays, a CT (CAT) scan, an MRI, and/or nerve tests if you’re having muscle numbness or weakness.
- X-Rays
- Computed TomographyBased on your age and symptoms, if your doctor suspects lumbar spinal stenosis, he or she will probably order an MRI or CT scan to confirm the diagnosis. These scans will also help your doctor identify the specific type of stenosis you have. The three main types are...
- SciaticaThe sciatic nerve in the spine runs from the lower back through the hips and buttocks, and down each leg. Pain associated with this nerve is called sciatica. Sciatica pain radiates through the sciatic region, and usually affects only one side of the body.
- Whiplash
- Pinched NerveA pinched nerve occurs when the nerve gets caught between two hard substances like a disc or bone in the back.
- NeurosurgeryKapural L, et al. Comparison of 10-kHz High-Frequency and Traditional Low-Frequency Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Chronic Back and Leg Pain: 24-month Results from a Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Pivotal Trial. Neurosurgery. Published 09 2016.
- Knee ReplacementSurgery (arthroscopic surgery to repair damage in the knee, partial knee replacement surgery to replace the damaged part of the knee, or total knee replacement surgery.)
- Physical TherapyCurrently, complex regional pain syndrome is usually treated with a combination of physical therapy, psychotherapy, and medication. Exercise improves blood flow, flexibility, strength, and function of the affected limb. Psychotherapy helps stave off depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder that often develop in individuals experiencing chronic pain. Medications can help alleviate the symptoms of CRPS.
- Frozen Shoulder– shoulder inflammation that limits movement. This condition usually involves pain that develops gradually, gets worse, then finally goes away within 1 to 3 years.
- Slipped DiscTypically herniated discs are caused by the wear and tear of aging. The outer ring of your intervertebral disc becomes weakened over time, which allows the inner disc to slip out of place. Factors that may add to your risk for developing a herniated, ruptured, or slipped disc are...
- Shoulder Pain
- Flatfoot Correction
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Flat Feet
- Foot Pain
- Metatarsalgia
- Plantar Fasciitis