What is inflammation? We’ve all heard the familiar word inflammation and how it’s the secret source of most chronic disease – which stems from low-grade levels of hidden inflammation. The truth is, our bodies actually need inflammation (seems to be sort of a catch-22, right?). Acute inflammation, categorized by its protective effects and role in […]
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Radiofrequency Ablations for Chronic Neck + Back Pain
What is Radiofrequency ablation? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a quick outpatient procedure used to treat chronic neck and back pain. The procedure involves the use of thermal probes to target nerves carrying pain signals from the spine. This effectively blocks the pain signals from being transmitted, providing patients with pain relief for around 6 months […]
Five things you should know about Pain Management
Pain is a complex experience and the root cause of a symptom can be challenging to determine. For example, a patient with an underlying problem in the hip (ie. arthritis, labral tear, etc.), may actually experience no pain in the hip itself, but rather “referred” pain in the leg. Our team of pain management physicians […]