THE PAIN CENTER BLOG

For patients considering visiting a pain specialist for the first time, there are many questions that need to be answered. Confusion about what a pain specialist is and what the process of treatment involves is very common - fortunately, curing pain is nowhere near as daunting as it may seem.

Chronic back pain is one of the most common types of chronic pain people suffer from. In the US, the lifetime prevalence of back pain is around 80% between the ages of 45-64. If you are suffering from back pain, then you are not alone, read more to learn about Chronic Pain with Pain Center.

A pain center is a healthcare facility that specializes in the diagnosis & management of chronic pain. A pain center works with patients to reduce or eliminate chronic pain to improve their quality of life. A pain center may also teach the patient skills to manage chronic pain on their own.

More than 100 million US adults suffer from chronic pain. Chronic pain doesn’t go away easily, & it can make your life miserable. It can keep you awake at night, make you miss work, make you irritable, & keep you away from leisure activities. If you want to learn more about chronic pain, read more.

When pain becomes chronic or stubborn, we usually give up on treatment & start to adjust to it. However, living with pain is not easy. It can affect your physical, emotional & psychological health. It can cause depression, anxiety, insomnia, & stress. If you have back pain contact The Pain Center.

We all suffer pains & aches from time to time. However, the pain becomes a “real pain” when it does not go away easily with rest or tablets. This kind of pain is called chronic or long-standing pain. It can be a symptom related to arthritis, migraine, cancer, herniated disc, nerve compression, etc.

A herniated disc is a condition that can occur at any level in the spine, but mostly it occurs in the lower back. It is also called protruding, slipped, bulging or ruptured disc. A herniated disc happens when a part of the disc nucleus pushes out of the annulus and presses on the spinal nerves.

Are you suffering from back pain? Back pain is one of the most common reasons for people to miss work or see a doctor. Back pain is a major cause of disability worldwide & most people experience back pain at least once in their life. If you are experiencing back pain, contact The Pain Center.

Failed back surgery syndrome is a condition where patients have continued back pain after a spinal surgery.

There are varying degrees of back pain that one can experience as a result of bad posture when sitting, walking or lifting. It can be sharp and sudden or arise gradually.