THE PAIN CENTER BLOG

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.

Phantom limb pain (PLP) is a perception of pain originating from a body part that is no longer there. This pain starts after the amputation of some part of the body. Usually, phantom pain is experienced after the amputation of arms or legs, but sometimes it may occur after the removal of the breast.

News of cancer is devastating enough to cause a lot of mental stress and emotional trauma. Physical pain only adds to the agony. Most of the cancers cause pain, which can affect everything from sleep, appetite to your daily routine.There are many different types of pain depending on the cancer.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis which affects older adults. It is one of the leading causes of physical disability among adults. According to WHO, around 10% to 15% of all adults aged over 60 suffer from some degree of OA with higher prevalence among women.

When patients are experiencing pain in the spinal area, a medial branch block is sometimes carried out to determine if these particular nerves are the root of the patient's pain. Sometimes, it is possible to block these nerves with no negative effect.