Last updated 19 days ago
Lately, we’ve discussed a few common causes of back pain and how treatments like epidural steroid injections can help. The following resources offer more great information on these topics. To relieve your back pain, call Carolina Back Institute at (919) 781-9950 to schedule an appointment today.
- The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke explores the structures that make up the back. Back pain is the second most common neurological disorder.
- Find out what common back problems you can associate with certain symptoms. For instance, pain radiating from the buttocks down is frequently the result of a disc herniation.
- Learn the steps of epidural steroid injection, designed to relieve pain by reducing inflammation in spinal nerves.
- This article discusses the differences between an epidural infection and a subdural infection.
- WebMD.com presents an overview of circumstances that can increase your risk of back pain.
If you suffer from chronic back pain, it's time to stop ignoring the problem and address the issue. You may need medical attention by a back specialist, so call us today!
Last updated 1 month ago
Fibromyalgia is a chronic syndrome that can prevent patients from comfortably performing basic daily tasks. It not only causes pain throughout the soft tissues of the body, but it can also cause digestive difficulties, depression, and insomnia.
In this video, fibromyalgia patient Andrea Cooper discusses what it is like to have this condition. Physical tasks that may only put minor strain on healthy individuals can be impossible for fibromyalgia sufferers because their bodies are unable to repair themselves in their already weakened state.
Fibromyalgia can be managed with proper medical care like that provided by the Carolina Back Institute. We can help you live your life without pain and fatigue interrupting it. Learn more about our pain management treatments in Raleigh and Cary on our website or call (919) 781-9950.
Last updated 1 month ago
We'd like to share an interesting video that has recently gone viral. Dr. Mike Evans shares his research on what is the single best thing you can do for your health and it only takes 30 minutes a day. Can you guess what it is...?
If you guessed excerise, you're right! The health benefits to exercise are astounding, and yet it's often difficult to motivate our society to exercise regularly. While it may seem as though exercise is too tiring or time consuming, the truth is the energy boost you receive from exercising, coupled with the time and money saved by decreasing your negative health issues makes the activity well worth it.
As back health experts we can tell you that exercising and hugely improve your back health and chronic pain tolerance. There are always exceptions, and you should speak to your doctor before starting an exercise regimen.
If physical activity seems unreasonable for you, you should speak to a chronic pain or back specialist immediately. Together you can develop a pain treatment plan to help you get back on track to accomplish your physical goals. To schedule an appointment with a doctor at the Carolina Back Institute in Raleigh or Cary, call (919) 781-9950.
Last updated 1 month ago
Every day, millions of people worldwide struggle with unexplained whole body pain, depression, and extreme fatigue that disrupt their daily lives. These symptoms are all characteristics of a poorly understood disorder called fibromyalgia. Because there is no identifiable cause for fibromyalgia, it is known as a syndrome rather than a disease, and there is no known cure. However, there are ways that the syndrome can be managed so that patients are able to lead active and fulfilling lives with minimal pain.
Symptoms of Fibromyalgia
Patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia have been experiencing chronic pain for at least 3 months throughout the entire body including key points such as the neck, shoulders, buttocks and extremities. This pain is felt in the soft tissues of the body, and areas where soreness is common are called tender points. Usually patients will wake up in the morning with great stiffness in the muscles, which generally improves throughout the day but worsens at night. Therefore, insomnia and other sleeping conditions are common among fibromyalgia patients. Symptoms may worsen because of factors such as stress, illness, or physical trauma, but it is hard to predict exactly how the condition will progress.
Coping with the Syndrome
Working with a specialist for treatment when you are suffering from fibromyalgia can help to address your individual needs. Treatment will be an active and continuing process that is adjusted based on your response to various methods and the severity of your symptoms. Your treatment plan may include physical therapy to build your muscles and improve your flexibility, prescription medications, and general pain management. You may also consider becoming involved in the National Fibromyalgia Association to connect with other patients and explore educational resources about your condition.
The Carolina Back Institute can help you live comfortably with fibromyalgia through two locations in Raleigh and Cary. Schedule a consultation with us on our website or call us at (919) 781-9950.
