What Different Types of Neck Pain Mean

What Different Types of Neck Pain Mean

Patients experiencing chronic neck pain or some kind of neck discomfort may ignore their symptoms and chock them up to old age or tension from work stress. Although these two situations can lead to neck pain, there are other factors that may lead to a patient’s...
Will a Cane or Walker Help with Back Pain?

Will a Cane or Walker Help with Back Pain?

Modern medicine has many treatment options for back pain, but for some people an ancient, low-tech option is the answer—or at least part of the answer. People have been using canes and walkers to get around for ages, and for good reason. A cane or walker can help you...
FAQ: Is A Nerve Block Permanent?

FAQ: Is A Nerve Block Permanent?

The team at Tulsa Pain Consultants gets asked many questions about the efficacy of certain treatments or procedures for long-term pain relief. In light of this, the physicians are addressing a frequently asked question regarding the longevity of nerve blocks. For...
Managing Chronic Pain For Lyme Disease Patients

Managing Chronic Pain For Lyme Disease Patients

Lyme disease is a debilitating condition that can, unfortunately, produce symptoms even after the illness has been treated. As we had mentioned in our blog overview, a rash in the form of a bull’s-eye pattern is generally the first indication of an infected tick bite...
Managing Chronic Ankle Pain

Managing Chronic Ankle Pain

Because this condition primarily affects the outside of the ankle, the most common causes may include a sprain, fracture or ligament tear to the ankle that did not heal properly. If this is the case, patients may experience instability and weakness of the ankle, in...