Benefits of Psychological Counseling After Accident A car accident, whether the damage was relatively minor or devastating, is a traumatic event. It’s a frightening experience that involves loss of control and may result in pain from injuries. The aftermath of an accident isn’t necessarily limited to...
When tissue becomes injured, either by a wound, a burn, or other damage, it requires adequate oxygen to heal. Your body can only glean so much oxygen from the air you breathe. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy provides the body with an opportunity to take in increased...
The cervical spine is the part of your back that makes up the upper spine and neck. It contains vertebrae that have pockets of space, including the dura, a sack that embraces the nerve roots, cerebral spinal fluid, and the spinal cord itself. The epidural...
Cleaning a home is a surprisingly physical activity that can leave you feeling accomplished, but also worn out and sore, especially if you are prone to lower back pain. With awareness of your approach to each task, and some simple tricks, you can get your...
Signs of Fibromyalgia and How it can be Treated The understanding of fibromyalgia is evolving. Since the disorder is so difficult to pin down, diagnosis can be challenging. There is no blood or brain test available at this time for fibromyalgia, so physicians must rely upon...
Sciatica is often associated with back pain, but in truth the pain, tingling, numbness, and weakness tends to travel down through the buttocks and into the upper legs. The symptoms range from mild to severe, but it has a common source- the nerves of the...
When you’re waking up with an aching back, or if your back pain grows worse throughout the day,the ache may be caused by muscle tension, caused by stress. Stress can cause back issues and make it worse. Understanding the mechanics and the causes of back...
Peripheral nerve blocks are most commonly used to provide a local anesthetic for surgery. They are effective and have few potential side effects. As technology and medical knowledge advance, we have found ways to use peripheral nerve blocks for chronic pain control as well as...
Medication is an important component of care for many chronic pain sufferers. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to fill prescriptions and to ensure that you’re getting the right medication when dealing with a third-party pharmacy. Good news! Trident Pan Center now has an in-house pharmacy...
Chronic migraine and facial pain sufferers may benefit from a relatively new treatment. The SphenoCath is a treatment that delivers pain relieving medication directly to the sphenopalatine ganglion. This treatment is non-invasive and does not require the use of a needle. It is a brief...