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.
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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.
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The Superion InterSpinous Spacer (also known as the Superion Spacer) is a fully reversible, minimally invasive procedure to treat spinal stenosis.
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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!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Ultrasound guided nerve blocks are a contemporary form of chronic pain management. Although the name sounds intimidating, this treatment is used frequently and is considered low-risk and effective.
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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.
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Your doctor may recommend spinal imaging to inspect your herniated disc. More severe cases could require an epidural steroid injection or spinal cord stimulation. There is no “one size fits all” treatment
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Since May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, we felt it would be a great opportunity to share more information a very relevant topic: the relationship between stress and chronic pain. Read on to learn more!
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It’s quite common to experience chronic face, head and/or neck pain. This is referred to as craniofacial pain. Let’s explore some basics about face and neck pain as well as common modern treatments.
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Let’s get outdoors! Check out the list of pain-free spring activities put together by our pain specialists for you to enjoy as the weather warms up.
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Our Carolina pain consultants are sharing a few tips on pain-free spring-cleaning techniques. Learn more for yourself or a loved one who may benefit from a little help this spring.
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Fibromyalgia is a rheumatological disorder that pain specialists of North Carolina see and treat frequently. Although the cause and cure are currently unknown, there are several treatment methods that have been known to help patients.
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Lumbar facet disease is known to cause pain in the lower back, buttox and upper legs because of reduced lubrication and cushioning in the joints.
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To help you make educated choices for your chronic pain treatment, our interventional pain physician team put together this quick start guide to understanding contemporary pain management.
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