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. […]
Choosing the Best Mattress for Your Back Pain
Are you suffering from back pain? It may be because of the bed you’re sleeping in every night. It’s worth the time and research to find the right mattress to help with your back pain. Sleep can be very hard to find if you’re experiencing pain, and losing sleep can affect your entire day. Spine […]
Back Straightening Tips
Have you tried standing for eight or nine hours straight? If you’ve stood for that long without experiencing back pain, congratulations! It means you have strong back muscles. If you experienced back pain and body fatigue, however, don’t despair. Our back muscles are part of the core muscle group that has a primary role in […]
Easy Ways to Eliminate Upper Back Pain
Upper back pain is slowly becoming a major issue in the US. While lower back pain is common, there are actually a large number of people suffering from upper back pain. People with upper back pain often suffer in silence and have no idea how to eliminate the pain they’re dealing with on a daily […]
Neuromodulation FAQs
Spine Center of Texas will be answering some commonly asked questions about Neuromodulation. What types of conditions can nueromodulation treat? People who suffer chronic pain, spasticity, movement disorders, epilepsy, ischaemia, spinal injury, and other specific psychiatric disorders can benefit from the neuromodulation approach. Spinal cord stimulation is the most common neuromodulation treatment for those who’ve […]
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 […]
Medication for Back and Neck Pain
It’s important to give attention to pain management as a vital component of any patient’s recovery. Both acute and chronic back pain may lead to depression, insomnia, and difficulty exercising or performing normal day to day activities. These situation are not only limiting, but can further worsen and prolong the painful back condition. When it […]
