Arthritis can be a debilitating pain that causes you to miss out on the important things in life. and keeps you from participating in activities that you once enjoyed. As you and your doctor start discussing your diagnosis and treatment options you might notice that there are different types of arthritis and treatments. Two types of arthritis you may hear about are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Let’s look closer at the similarities and differences between osteoarthritis vs rheumatoid arthritis.
When you think about your wrist, you probably don’t think about the 8 irregularly-shaped bones and over 20 ligaments connecting the arms and fingers. In fact, wrists and hands are so complex that accurately identifying and treating wrist pain can be tricky even for the most skilled pain treatment specialists. So, what’s the solution? Let’s talk about it.
If you are experiencing low back pain caused by a herniated disc, an endoscopic discectomy may be the answer you were looking for. While the name of the procedure may seem frightening, it is actually among the least-invasive procedures that Cutting Edge Integrative Pain Center offers. Compared to traditional surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries such as endoscopic discectomy offer numerous benefits. In this week’s blog, we will discuss the endoscopic discectomy procedure, as well as the benefits it holds in store for patients. (more…)
Have you ever felt numbness or tingling in your thumb, index or middle fingers? Or maybe you have worked with a colleague that expressed concern over burning and itchiness in the palm and wrist. It’s likely that what you or your co-workers have experienced are symptoms of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), one of the most common repetitive stress injuries seen in today’s workplace. But what causes CTS? And what can we do about it? (more…)
The wrist is eight irregularly-shaped little bones between the arm bones and fingers. There are also twenty or so ligaments that hold your wrist and hand together. In fact, the design of the wrist and hand is so complex that accurately finding and fixing the cause of lingering wrist pain can be tricky.
