Bulging discs are a leading cause of back pain. Integrated Pain Consultants specializes in treating a wide variety of back pain, and bulging discs can cause a wide degree of pain from discomfort to debilitating. It happens when a disc in the spine compresses a nearby nerve root. Bulging discs get more common as we age because the fibrous parts...
Most adults have some degree of degenerative disc disease, a common condition that can lead to severe pain. At Integrated Pain Consultants, we specialize in pain management while putting conservative methods first. Back pain is the most common reason a person seeks out pain specialists, and degenerative disc disease is one of the most common causes. Specifically, lumbar degenerative disc disease...
The research is in-and according to scientists, if you take opioids for chronic pain that's not related to cancer (think low back pain or migraines), then you face a risk of addiction, side effects, and/or overdosing that isn't worth the gamble. At Integrated Pain Consultants, we want to ensure patients are both comfortable and safe, which is why opioids are...
Integrated Pain Consultants is offering ketamine injections for pain management. This safe and effective medication has been used for decades, and at Integrated Pain Consultants, staff are well-trained and experienced in ketamine injections. We also invite you to learn more about Dr. Nikesh Seth and other providers including Dr. Anne-Marie Cosijns, Dr. Lisa Sparks, Dr. Michael Givens, and our team of Nurse Practitioners. What Is Ketamine? Patients...
At Integrated Pain Consultants, we prioritize the health and comfort of our patients, which includes pain management and relief. However, opioids aren't always the best approach for all patients. We also invite you to learn more about Dr. Nikesh Seth and other providers including Dr. Anne-Marie Cosijns, Dr. Lisa Sparks, Dr. Michael Givens, and our team of Nurse Practitioners. Morphine and Opioids: Similarities and Differences Opioids are...
At Integrated Pain Consultants, radicular pain, also known as Sciatica, is one of the most common complaints of patients. Aptly named, this back pain "radiates" from the lower back down the leg. The cause can vary, but one of the most common is when lumbar spinal stenosis is present. This is an otherwise harmless growth in the bone and/or tissue...
The term "addictive personality" doesn't go very far in pinpointing why some people get addicted to opioids and other drugs while others don't. Reputable medical professionals, like those at Integrated Pain Consultants, consider addiction factors as well as a variety of other indicators when considering if a patient should be prescribed opioids for pain management. We also invite you to learn...
Have you tried numerous approaches to treat your neck or back pain with no luck, from physical therapy to over the counter medications? Have you been considering riskier approaches for what’s become chronic pain? Integrated Pain Consultants often see patients who are at their wits end and in desperate need of pain management. However, medications are best used for short-term...
Struggling with chronic pain? Want to avoid the risks associated with surgery or medication? Integrated Pain Consultants specializes in natural alternative therapies for pain management, like sympathetic blocks. The popular alternative most commonly treats lumbar spine pain, and can be an effective means to treat long-term, chronic pain. It works by targeting the sympathetic nervous system, which branches out from...
There’s no denying that opioids are a very effective pain management tool. They’re also highly addictive, which is why Integrated Pain Consultants only prescribes them in specific instances and for short-term use. Opioids are a narcotic and fantastic at relieving many types of pain. Opioids, such as morphine, were always designed to be used for short-term pain relief. For example,...