Chronic Back Pain Psychology
One of the most common causes of disability in the US is low back pain. In fact, over 80% of people will experience some sort of back pain at some point in their lives. Disc injuries, sciatica, and improper lifting habits are some of the common reasons for low back pain. Even if back pain […]
Easy Back Pain Remedies You Haven’t Tried Yet
A lot of people suffering from lower back pain find relief with a multifaceted approach rather than just choosing one treatment option. Spine Center of Texas wants you to know about some overlooked and underemphasized remedies that may help you keep your back pain at bay: Endorphin release – Endorphin is a type of a […]
Choosing Your Spine Surgeon
Choosing the right surgeon for your back surgery is crucial if you want the best chance at achieving pain relief while minimizing potential complication. In any medical case, a patient needs to get a correct diagnosis. Spine surgery only addresses an anatomical problem. The surgery, therefore, is useless if the underlying cause of the pain […]
How to Tell if You Need Back Surgery
When it comes to back pain, most spine surgeons believe that surgery should be the last option. Whether or not you undergo surgery will depend on your diagnosis and how fast your back problem progresses. Advancements in surgical techniques enabled spine specialists to reduce or eliminate back pain due to progressive degenerative conditions, such as […]
Is it Time for Back Surgery?
At some point of their lives, everyone will experience at least one acute low back pain episode. The majority of these episodes can get better without the need for surgery, but some suffering from back pain still wonder if they need to consult an orthopedic spine surgeon to undergo back surgery. If you’re experiencing low […]
Symptoms and Causes of Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Post-herpetic neuralgia is brought about by the varicella virus after an episode of shingles. No studies have been able to define exactly how this happens. However, some theories have been surmised to help explain this phenomenon. One possibility is that the nerve cells are activated more when injured, thus the exaggerated stimuli response. Another probable […]
Post Herpetic Neuralgia Treatment Options
Are you suffering from post herpetic neuralgia(PHN)? Spine Center of Texas will be listing down treatment options you can try to relieve the pain: Try wearing loose fitting cotton clothes in order to reduce irritation on the affected skin area. Wrap ice cubes in a plastic bag and apply it directly to the affected area. […]
What is Post Herpetic Neuralgia?
Post herpetic neuralgia (PHN) is a type of persistent pain that occurs after an episode of shingles. Shingles is a nerve infection caused by the chicken pox varicella-zoster virus – distinguishable because of the development of a certain rash. Singles can occur at any age, but people over 50 are more prone to developing one. […]
Benefits of Spinal Cord Stimulation
14,000 patients around the world who undergo spinal cord stimulator implants annually. Spinal cord stimulation or SCS is a form of neuromodulation treatment that delivers mild electric stimulation to the nerves found along the spinal column. The electric stimulation modifies nerve activity in order to lessen the pain sensation reaching the brain. First used to […]
Neuromodulation for Back Pain
Neuromodulation is a therapeutic process which involvse stimulating and administering medication directly to the body’s nervous system in order to treat pain and other neurologic dysfunctions, such as movement disorder, spasticity, and epilepsy. Neuromodulation stimulates nerve cells by implanting drug-containing devices or neural stimulators in the central and peripheral nervous systems, autonomic nervous system, and […]
Pain Management: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Spine Center of Texas will be discussing everything you need to know about carpal tunnel syndrome and its treatment options: What is carpal tunnel syndrome? Carpal tunnel syndrome refers to pain, numbness, and tingling in the hand or arm. This happens when the median nerve – a major nerve in the hand – gets compressed […]
Back Pain Medication Management
A lot of people turn to medication as the first step in seeking back pain relief. There are a lot of medications available today that can be taken to successfully treat back pain. The type of medication you need depends on the type of pain you you are experiencing. Back Pain Medication Options The majority […]
