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Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Treatment Options When Surgery Did Not Resolve the Pain

Few things are more discouraging than going through back surgery and still living with pain. If that is your situation, you are not out of options, and you are not imagining it. Continued pain after spine surgery is common enough to have a name: failed back surgery syndrome. This [...]

June 7, 2026|

Alternatives to Back Surgery: Minimally Invasive Options for Chronic Back Pain

Being told you might need back surgery is unsettling, and it is natural to want to know what else is possible first. The encouraging part is that for many causes of chronic back pain, there are minimally invasive options worth exploring before an operation enters the picture. This guide [...]

May 24, 2026|

Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain: What It Is and How the Intracept Procedure Helps

You have had low back pain for the better part of a year. You have tried physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, maybe an injection or two, and the ache in the middle of your lower back keeps coming back. One reason treatment can stall is that the pain is not coming [...]

April 20, 2026|

Radiofrequency Ablation for Knee Pain: A Non-Surgical Option Before Knee Replacement

If your knee has ached for years and someone has already mentioned the words knee replacement, you may be looking for what comes before that step. Not everyone with chronic knee pain is ready for surgery, and not everyone needs it right away. Radiofrequency ablation has become one of the [...]

March 10, 2026|

Spinal Cord Stimulator: Side Effects, Benefits and What Patients Can Expect

When a doctor brings up a spinal cord stimulator, the first thing most people want to know is what could go wrong. That is a fair question, and a good one. A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device, so it is reasonable to weigh the possible side effects against [...]

February 15, 2026|

Neck Pain That Radiates to Your Arms? Here’s What It Could Mean – CPC

Neck Pain That Radiates to Your Arms? Here’s What It Could Mean If you feel a sharp, burning, or electric-like sensation traveling from your neck into your shoulder, arm, or hand, it may signal nerve involvement in your cervical spine. This type of discomfort goes beyond a simple stiff [...]

January 15, 2026|

Should You Try Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Joint Pain – CPC

Should You Try Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Joint Pain? Chronic joint pain can impact every part of your life—from walking and working to simply getting a full night of sleep. If you’ve tried medications, physical therapy, or injections with limited success, you may be searching for a more lasting [...]

December 20, 2025|

Why Pain That Travels Down the Leg Shouldn’t Be Ignored – CPC

Why Pain That Travels Down the Leg Shouldn’t Be Ignored It starts as a dull ache in the lower back, but soon, it becomes something much more intrusive. You might feel a sharp, electric jolt shooting down your buttock, a persistent burning sensation in your thigh, or a strange [...]

November 6, 2025|

Understanding Back Pain and Advanced Treatment Options at Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas

Back pain is a common issue that can arise from various conditions, affecting your daily life and overall well-being. At Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas, we offer cutting-edge treatments designed to address different types of back pain, from vertebral fractures to nerve-related discomfort. In this blog, we’ll explore [...]

September 11, 2024|

Understanding Back Pain and Advanced Treatment Options at Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas

Back pain is a common issue that can arise from various conditions, affecting your daily life and overall well-being. At Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas, we offer cutting-edge treatments designed to address different types of back pain, from vertebral fractures to nerve-related discomfort. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the most advanced treatment options available.

September 11, 2024|

Dr Edward Lewis with Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas announce the opening of several new clinics across Western North Carolina

Effective immediately, Dr Edward Lewis, MD of Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas now has 4 new clinic locations in Western North Carolina to better serve our communities. This is in addition to our 11 established clinics. These 4 new clinic locations are as follows. Morganton-137 W Parker Rs, [...]

May 18, 2024|

Post-Operative Pain: Understanding Your Options for Pain Relief

Explore effective post-operative pain management strategies with The Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas. From OTC and prescription medications to physical therapy and mind-body techniques, learn how to manage post-surgery discomfort for a swift recovery in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

April 9, 2024|

Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: Treatment Options When Surgery Did Not Resolve the Pain

Few things are more discouraging than going through back surgery and still living with pain. If that is your situation, you are not out of options, and you are not imagining it. Continued pain after spine surgery is common enough to have a name: failed back surgery syndrome. This [...]

June 7, 2026|

Alternatives to Back Surgery: Minimally Invasive Options for Chronic Back Pain

Being told you might need back surgery is unsettling, and it is natural to want to know what else is possible first. The encouraging part is that for many causes of chronic back pain, there are minimally invasive options worth exploring before an operation enters the picture. This guide [...]

May 24, 2026|

Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain: What It Is and How the Intracept Procedure Helps

You have had low back pain for the better part of a year. You have tried physical therapy, anti-inflammatories, maybe an injection or two, and the ache in the middle of your lower back keeps coming back. One reason treatment can stall is that the pain is not coming [...]

April 20, 2026|

Radiofrequency Ablation for Knee Pain: A Non-Surgical Option Before Knee Replacement

If your knee has ached for years and someone has already mentioned the words knee replacement, you may be looking for what comes before that step. Not everyone with chronic knee pain is ready for surgery, and not everyone needs it right away. Radiofrequency ablation has become one of the [...]

March 10, 2026|

Spinal Cord Stimulator: Side Effects, Benefits and What Patients Can Expect

When a doctor brings up a spinal cord stimulator, the first thing most people want to know is what could go wrong. That is a fair question, and a good one. A spinal cord stimulator is an implanted device, so it is reasonable to weigh the possible side effects against [...]

February 15, 2026|

Neck Pain That Radiates to Your Arms? Here’s What It Could Mean – CPC

Neck Pain That Radiates to Your Arms? Here’s What It Could Mean If you feel a sharp, burning, or electric-like sensation traveling from your neck into your shoulder, arm, or hand, it may signal nerve involvement in your cervical spine. This type of discomfort goes beyond a simple stiff [...]

January 15, 2026|

Should You Try Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Joint Pain – CPC

Should You Try Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Joint Pain? Chronic joint pain can impact every part of your life—from walking and working to simply getting a full night of sleep. If you’ve tried medications, physical therapy, or injections with limited success, you may be searching for a more lasting [...]

December 20, 2025|

Why Pain That Travels Down the Leg Shouldn’t Be Ignored – CPC

Why Pain That Travels Down the Leg Shouldn’t Be Ignored It starts as a dull ache in the lower back, but soon, it becomes something much more intrusive. You might feel a sharp, electric jolt shooting down your buttock, a persistent burning sensation in your thigh, or a strange [...]

November 6, 2025|

Understanding Back Pain and Advanced Treatment Options at Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas

Back pain is a common issue that can arise from various conditions, affecting your daily life and overall well-being. At Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas, we offer cutting-edge treatments designed to address different types of back pain, from vertebral fractures to nerve-related discomfort. In this blog, we’ll explore [...]

September 11, 2024|

Understanding Back Pain and Advanced Treatment Options at Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas

Back pain is a common issue that can arise from various conditions, affecting your daily life and overall well-being. At Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas, we offer cutting-edge treatments designed to address different types of back pain, from vertebral fractures to nerve-related discomfort. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the most advanced treatment options available.

September 11, 2024|

Dr Edward Lewis with Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas announce the opening of several new clinics across Western North Carolina

Effective immediately, Dr Edward Lewis, MD of Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas now has 4 new clinic locations in Western North Carolina to better serve our communities. This is in addition to our 11 established clinics. These 4 new clinic locations are as follows. Morganton-137 W Parker Rs, [...]

May 18, 2024|

Post-Operative Pain: Understanding Your Options for Pain Relief

Explore effective post-operative pain management strategies with The Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas. From OTC and prescription medications to physical therapy and mind-body techniques, learn how to manage post-surgery discomfort for a swift recovery in Asheville and Western North Carolina.

April 9, 2024|

Managing Spine Pain: Understanding Your Treatment Options for a More Comfortable Life

Explore effective spine pain management strategies with The Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas. Serving Asheville & Western NC, our expert team offers tailored solutions from diagnostics to non-invasive treatments and advanced interventional techniques. Discover a path to a more comfortable life across our locations in Asheville, Fletcher, Marion, Waynesville, & Murphy, NC

March 1, 2024|

Understanding Bone Tumor Ablation: An Innovative Approach to Pain Relief

Bone tumors, both benign and malignant, can cause considerable pain and discomfort that impede the quality of life for their sufferers. Traditional treatments typically include surgery or systemic therapies with serious side effects that are strenuous on the body. Now there is an innovative alternative approach gaining momentum within [...]

February 1, 2024|

Understanding Bone Tumor Ablation: An Innovative Approach to Pain Relief

Explore the innovative approach of Bone Tumor Ablation, a minimally invasive technique offering effective pain relief and a beacon of hope for individuals suffering from bone tumors. Offered by Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas, this cutting-edge treatment, also known as OsteoCool Radiofrequency Ablation, uses precise imaging guidance to target and destroy cancerous cells with minimal discomfort.

February 1, 2024|
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