Myths (and Facts) about Pain Management
Our pain management team in Arden & Fletcher NC will dispel some of the more frequently held misconceptions about pain management, providing facts-based answers so you can make more informed decisions regarding care and treatment options.
Interventional Pain Management: When’s the Right Time to Seek Help From a Professional?
An Interventional pain management specialist, like The Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas located in Fletcher & Western NC, are medical professionals with advanced training specifically in pain management.
Live Pain Free in 2023
Chronic pain is associated with reduced quality of life, increased medical expenditures, and significant economic costs. It is among the most common chronic conditions in the United States. In fact, studies show 1 in 4 Americans live with some form of chronic pain.
Natural Methods for Managing Arthritis Pain
If you or someone you love is living with arthritis, we’re sure it’s crossed your mind to explore multiple methods of treatments. Read on to learn more.
4 Ways Pain Psychology Can Help You Reduce Holiday Pain Triggers
Our Pain Psychologists spend a significant amount of time with each patient helping them understand the connection pain makes between the body and the brain.
Now is the Time to Use Your Health Insurance Benefits Before the Year is Up
As the end of the year is rapidly approaching, it is important to review your health insurance benefits to ensure you do not lose out on low-cost treatments. If you’ve already met your deductible, now is the perfect time to schedule an appointment for anything you have been putting off as medical costs are lower, and deductibles restart in January.
Taming the Pain of Sciatica
Sciatica refers to a combination of painful symptoms that occur in your lower back and travel along your sciatic nerve, causing numbness, weakness, or tingling pain down your leg.
The Different Manifestations of Back Pain and How to Approach Them
Back pain is one of the most prevalent medical problems in the United States and is something that most people will experience during some stage in their lives. In fact, eight in ten Americans will face some type of back pain in their lifetime. Not only is back pain one of the most common reasons for missing work, it also interferes with everyday living activities.
Supporting Someone with Chronic Pain
When it comes to supporting a loved one with their chronic pain, a little bit of understanding goes a long way. And, since each person’s pain is unique, this can mean different things to different people.
Comprehensive Pain Management for Vertebral Compression Fractures
A vertebral compression fracture can also be referred to as a spinal compression fracture. It is a fracture that can happen when the bones of the spine break due to trauma.
Tips for Managing Chronic Pain at Work
It is common to see chronic pain conditions aggravated while at work and in the evenings following the workday. This is mostly due to the long, repetitive hours of consistently poor body mechanics.
Superion InterSpinous Spacer for Spinal Stenosis
The Superion InterSpinous Spacer (also known as the Superion Spacer) is a fully reversible, minimally invasive procedure to treat spinal stenosis.
Taming the Pain of Sciatica
Sciatica refers to a combination of painful symptoms that occur in your lower back and travel along your sciatic nerve, causing numbness, weakness, or tingling pain down your leg.
The Different Manifestations of Back Pain and How to Approach Them
Back pain is one of the most prevalent medical problems in the United States and is something that most people will experience during some stage in their lives. In fact, eight in ten Americans will face some type of back pain in their lifetime. Not only is back pain one of the most common reasons for missing work, it also interferes with everyday living activities.
Supporting Someone with Chronic Pain
When it comes to supporting a loved one with their chronic pain, a little bit of understanding goes a long way. And, since each person’s pain is unique, this can mean different things to different people.
Comprehensive Pain Management for Vertebral Compression Fractures
A vertebral compression fracture can also be referred to as a spinal compression fracture. It is a fracture that can happen when the bones of the spine break due to trauma.
Tips for Managing Chronic Pain at Work
It is common to see chronic pain conditions aggravated while at work and in the evenings following the workday. This is mostly due to the long, repetitive hours of consistently poor body mechanics.
Superion InterSpinous Spacer for Spinal Stenosis
The Superion InterSpinous Spacer (also known as the Superion Spacer) is a fully reversible, minimally invasive procedure to treat spinal stenosis.
Pain Management for Sports Injuries
Sports injuries can cause havoc on your active lifestyle. However, many injuries and the associated pain can be easily treated with non-surgical modalities. From muscle sprains to joint arthritis, our doctors want to get you moving!
Living With and Managing Shoulder Pain
If you have been experiencing shoulder pain for three or more consecutive months, your pain can be considered “chronic.” If you haven’t sought out help yet, that would be a good time to schedule a consultation
Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injection in the Cervical Spine
If you or a loved one is experiencing chronic numbness, tingling or pain in their shoulders, arms and/or hands, there’s a chance it could be related to a nerve problem in the neck. One of the more common treatments that can offer relief for these symptoms is an epidural [...]
Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injection in the Cervical Spine
Epidural steroid injections of the cervical spine is a treatment specifically designed to treat the pain of an inflamed nerve in the cervical spine (neck) area.
Your Basic Guide to Treating Long-Term Shingles Pain
Pain from shingles can be terrible at the beginning and may also continue to cause pain long after the rashes go away. There are several treatment options available to treat this pain. Today our comprehensive pain management team will be sharing some information about lingering shingles pain as well [...]
Your Basic Guide to Treating Long-Term Shingles Pain
Pain from shingles can be terrible at the beginning and may also continue to cause pain long after the rashes go away. There are several treatment options available to treat this pain.
How Psychological Testing Can Help with Chronic Pain Management
Psychological tests that focus on pain, problems with mood, sleep, anger, maladaptive pain beliefs, unrealistic expectations, or coping problems are commonly used in pain management.
How to Curb the Onset of a Migraine
Migraines typically come phases or stages. It’s important for patients to know what each of those stages look like so that better preparation can be in place for each stage.
PARTNERCARE ANNOUNCES AFFILIATION WITH COMPREHENSIVE PAIN CONSULTANTS OF THE CAROLINAS
PartnerCare, a portfolio company of private equity firm Shore Capital Partners, announces its affiliation with Comprehensive Pain Consultants of the Carolinas. Comprehensive Pain Consultants, headquartered in Asheville, N.C., offers specialized pain management for patients across the Western North Carolina region
