Is It Time To Consult a Spine Surgeon?
If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pain symptoms and an equal or […]
When To Call Spine Center of Texas
If you have been thinking about visiting a doctor to take care of that constant back pain, then you are not alone. Many people today have had to live with consistent pain and discomfort, especially in the back and neck regions. With a broad and confusing array of back pains and equal and numerous treatment […]
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. […]
