What Is a Discogram?

Overview: A discogram is a diagnostic procedure that helps a physician determine the origin or cause of a patient’s back pain. A physician may recommend a discogram to patients with moderate to severe pain that does not diminish with conservative treatment. In this...

Signs You Have A Rotator Cuff Tear

Overview: When most people think about rotator cuff tears, they often associate this injury with baseball and other throwing sports. Contrary to popular belief, it is possible for people to develop a rotator cuff tear from daily activities or minor injuries. In this...

Mentoring May Help Teens Cope With Chronic Pain

Overview: According to pediatric health psychologists from The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, adolescents may deal with chronic pain better if they’ve learned how to cope with it from adults with similar symptoms. An eight-week study found children and...

Interventional Pain Treatments For Cancer Pain

Overview: Cancer is a devastating diagnosis that not only wreaks havoc on a patient’s physical health, but their mental and emotional wellbeing too. Although cancer can be painful in numerous ways, the team at Tulsa Pain Consultants is here to help patients get...

Can Vitamins Promote Nerve Health?

Nerves are responsible for carrying information from the body to the brain, so it’s no wonder that nerves are involved in chronic pain conditions. When nerves are pinched, damaged, or misfire pain signals, Tulsa Pain Consultants can address this by using nerve blocks,...