Acute low back pain is the most common type of pain for American adults. Everyday physical activity can easily overstress your back, and if you're not paying attention, you could find yourself lying in pain and missing work. But you don't have to let back pain keep you sidelined. Even though it's prevalent, there are plenty of simple, at-home lower back...
Did you recently schedule back surgery? The pain you experience after your procedure could affect your quality of life. You might find it difficult to work, play, or enjoy day-to-day activities. Before post-surgery pain can affect your routine, consider visiting a pain management doctor. They can provide pain management solutions based on your distinct needs. With their help, you can take...
Have you recently had surgery, or are you planning to have an operation soon? Are you wondering how to manage your post-surgery pain? Sore muscles, swelling, and nerve pain are just a few of the things you might experience after an operation. Believe it or not, you will probably plan for pain management before you even have your surgery. Here's how you...
Lumbar radiculopathy is one of the most common patient complaints. In fact, three to five percent of the population complain of lumbar radicular pain, and even more people struggle with the pain in silence. From spinal surgeries to pain management clinics, these patients may feel like they're being tossed around with no understanding of what's happening. That's why isn't important to understand...
What is Kyphoplasty? Have you been diagnosed with a spinal fracture or a compression fracture? These spinal column issues can be extremely painful. Even worse, they may result in permanent deformity. If treated early with a minimally invasive procedure called kyphoplasty, you may be able to restore height to the spine. This, in turn, may lead to significant pain relief, reduced...
Each year, the abuse of opioids—both medications and illicit drugs like heroin—causes an alarming number of fatal overdoses. According to the CDC, opioids were implicated in nearly 70% of drug overdose deaths in 2018. In fact, between 1999 and 2018, almost 450,000 individuals died from an opioid overdose. That’s nearly half a million families that will never see a loved one...
You’ve likely heard about sciatica and maybe if you’ve shared that you’re having pain in your lower back, buttocks, hips, and/or legs you’ve been told that it’s caused by it. But what exactly is sciatica and how can it be treated? Many patients turn to Integrated Pain Consultants when they suspect they have sciatica and help is certainly available. Sciatica...
If you have a compression fracture in the spine and have been told you need surgery, it’s worthwhile to get a second opinion from a pain specialist. Integrated Pain Consultants was established to offer patients options and alternatives for their pain relief, and many of our team members are double board-certified in pain management and anesthesiology. When you see a...
When you’re in pain, you deserve to have leading pain management specialists taking care of you. Integrated Pain Consultants was founded by Dr. Nikesh Seth to provide patients with comprehensive choices when it comes to treating both acute and chronic pain. Many of the pain specialists at the clinic are double board-certified in both pain management and anesthesiology, offering non-invasive...
Almost everyone will have some degree of degenerative disc disease (DDD) in their lifetime. It’s one of the most common complaints at Integrated Pain Consultants, but luckily there are treatments available beyond medication management. DDD is also known as spinal disc degeneration, and it makes sense why this is so common. Our spinal discs are the cushions between our vertebrae...