Category: Treatments
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Sacroiliac Joint Injection: Why Fluoroscopic Guidance Matters for SI Joint Pain
A fluoroscopically guided sacroiliac joint injection is the most accurate way to diagnose and treat SI joint pain. Dr. Rainier Guiang, MD explains how it works.
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Closed-Loop Stimulation: The Next Step in Spinal Cord Stimulation Technology
Spinal cord stimulation has helped many people manage chronic pain that didn’t respond to other treatments. But traditional systems have always had one built-in limitation: they deliver a fixed level of stimulation, regardless of what’s actually happening inside the body from moment to moment. Closed-loop stimulation was developed to solve that problem — and it’s…
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Red Light Therapy for Chronic Pain: What the Evidence Actually Says
A pain physician’s honest, evidence-based look at red light therapy (photobiomodulation) for neck, knee, back, fibromyalgia & nerve pain.
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Platelet Rich Plasma
Advanced regenerative treatment for pain relief and healing. At University Pain Consultants in Riverside, we use platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy as a natural, minimally invasive way to relieve chronic pain. Platelet-rich plasma uses your body’s own healing factors to repair damaged tissue, reduce inflammation, and restore function — often with longer-lasting relief than traditional steroid…
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Let people know about your SCS with this t-shirt
Introducing a unique and educational T-shirt featuring a detailed illustration of a spinal cord stimulator system! This shirt is specially designed for individuals who have undergone spinal cord stimulator implantation, offering them a stylish and informative way to share their experience with others. Key Features: Whether you’re wearing it to a casual outing or a…
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Narcotic Contracts – what you need to know
Disclosure: Unipain.com may earn a commission when you purchase through links on our site. As an affiliate, we only promote products and services that we believe in and use ourselves. Narcotic contracts, also known as opioid contracts or pain contracts, are agreements between patients and healthcare providers that outline the terms and conditions for using…
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Penetrex, magnesium cream, Voltaren gel – which is best?
Disclosure: Unipain.com may earn a commission when you purchase through links on our site. As an affiliate, we only promote products and services that we believe in and use ourselves. If you are one of the millions of people who suffer from joint and muscle pains, you may be looking for ways to manage your…
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Do stem cell injections really work?
As a board certified specialist in interventional pain medicine, I was excited about the idea of using stem cells to treat chronic pain. Stem cell injections for spine and joint pain have been on the rise in popularity in recent years. We have seen advertisements promoting their use for almost every disease. There is no…
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Botox for migraines
Botox for migraines Migraine headaches are a debilitating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. They can cause intense pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light and sound, among other symptoms. While there are several treatments available for migraines, one of the most effective and popular options is the use of Botox injections. Botox, which is…
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What is Spinal Cord Stimulation?
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) SCS is a relatively new, minimally invasive procedure that has been proven to provide relief from chronic pain. The process involves implanting a small device in the spine that delivers electrical impulses to the spinal cord and surrounding tissue. The stimulation helps to block signals of pain and reduce inflammation in…
