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You may think sciatica is just another word for back pain. However, the term describes symptoms occurring anywhere along the sciatic nerve. That can include pain, but other symptoms are just as likely. Check the facts about sciatica. 

Are you looking for nerve pain relief that doesn’t require taking pills multiple times a day? Read about four treatments that offer long-term solutions without the hassle and adverse effects of daily pain medications.

Many types of arthritis are progressive, especially if not treated, and can worsen significantly with age. Fortunately, there’s much you can do to protect your joints from the damage, pain, and decreased mobility linked to arthritis.

It may be tempting to keep running through knee pain, but you shouldn’t until you know what’s causing the discomfort. Learn more about common causes of knee pain and the facts you should consider before your next run.

In the aftermath of an accident or injury, navigating the legal landscape can feel overwhelming. From understanding your rights to seeking compensation, numerous areas require careful attention, including your current and future medical needs.

Living with diabetes comes with challenges, and one of the most frustrating is diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). This condition affects nerves, often causing pain, numbness, and tingling in the hands and feet. We can help.

Whether it stems from an injury, acute illness, or chronic condition, living with pain is a challenge that’s often more manageable with medication. Read how medication management ensures you get the full benefit of pain medication.

Many of us spend hours using keyboards for work, school, or leisure. However, prolonged typing can lead to discomfort and even pain, particularly in the wrists, hands, and fingers. Yes, we can help.

So, is physical therapy a cure for sciatica? The best answer to that question is maybe. Our team explains the role and benefits of physical therapy when dealing with this painful nerve condition.

Car accidents can be traumatic experiences, and the focus is often on visible injuries in the immediate aftermath. However, hidden injuries can create a puzzling set of symptoms you may not attribute to the accident. We can help solve the mystery.

There’s a lot to learn when you’re diagnosed with diabetes; much is related to what this increasingly common condition could mean for your overall health. But what does diabetes have to do with your nerves and chronic pain? Quite a bit.

There are over 100 types of arthritis, but most have common symptoms — sometimes debilitating joint pain, inflammation, and stiffness. Our specialty team offers solutions for arthritis pain that can also help slow further joint damage. 

Chronic pain originating in your back may persist long after the original injury has healed, and it can be difficult to treat. Using technology similar to that of a pacemaker, spinal cord stimulators can modulate pain signals, bringing you relief.

Popular culture has given whiplash a bad name by insinuating that it’s an injury that can easily be faked (It’s not). One reason whiplash developed a reputation as a type of malingering is that symptoms don’t always manifest directly after an accident.

Your nerves transmit pain signals to your brain through specialized nerve cells called nociceptors. When your nerve is pinched, compressed, or injured, the nociceptors release neurotransmitters,...

Fibromyalgia is a generalized pain condition that may make your entire body hurt, including your back and neck. When your body hurts, you may also experience mental distress and fatigue and have trouble sleeping.

Your joints evolved to move smoothly and without friction or catching. If your joints pop, grate, or sound creaky, you’ve probably suffered some damage. Those grinding noises are called “crepitus,” and they may be a sign that your joints need help.

Neuropathy, or nerve damage, affects more than 20 million women and men in the United States. If you have diabetes, you’re at increased risk for neuropathy because high levels of glucose in your blood injure your blood vessels and your nerves.

Whether you’ve been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), or another form, your stiff, painful joints may make you reluctant to move and take part in activities you once enjoyed.

Regenerative medicine is one of the most exciting developments in pain management, anti-aging, and healing in the last several decades.

Back pain is the leading cause of disability, and one of the most common causes of missed work. While many cases of back pain heal naturally, degenerative conditions and chronic injuries can lead to prolonged pain, stiffness, and limited mobility.