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Advanced Pain Management Techniques for Cancer Pain: From Nerve Blocks to Spinal Cord Stimulation
Just because you are living with cancer, does not mean you should not have to live with constant pain. We know that cancer can appear in different parts of the body, in turn causing discomfort in multiple areas. If you are looking for cancer pain treatment in Forney,...
How Degenerative Disc Disease Affects Your Spine and What You Can Do
Degenerative disc disease is a common spine condition that can cause pain and limit movement. Despite its name, it's not a disease like you may assume—it's unfortunately just a normal part of aging. The good news is that it’s something that can be treated! Our back...
Exploring Advanced Pain Treatments for a Pain-Free New Year in Dallas, TX
As the new year begins, many of us make resolutions to improve our health and wellness. For those living with chronic pain, however, meeting this goal may prove challenging. Dallas Pain Institute can help. Offering state-of-the-art pain management treatments tailored...
The Intracept Procedure: A Revolutionary Treatment for Chronic Vertebrogenic Pain
Chronic back pain—especially low back pain— affects millions of people worldwide and often results in reduced quality of life, limited mobility and constant discomfort. While various treatments exist for managing this type of pain, most only provide temporary relief...
Gift Ideas for Loved Ones with Chronic Pain: Thoughtful Presents to Ease Pain This Holiday Season
Gift-giving can be hard, especially when you are trying to be both thoughtful and creative. To add an extra layer of difficulty, it can be even harder to come up with chronic pain gift ideas. Luckily, your friends at the Dallas Pain Institute—with pain management...
Advanced Treatment Options for CRPS: How Our Pain Management Practice Can Help
The “cozy” months have finally landed, and you are looking forward to the holidays and taking a breather from the constant go, go, go of summer. If you are living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, then the previous statement is easier said than done. Complex...
Traveling with Chronic Pain: How to Stay Comfortable During Holiday Trips
The holiday season is special for many reasons. You get to reconnect with family you don’t see often, catch up with old friends in your hometown, or explore new places. However, for those living with chronic pain, traveling can be a challenge. Whether you’re flying...
How Colder Weather Affects Joint Pain: Tips for Managing Symptoms in Dallas, TX
The Texas sun has finally started to cool off and we are being relieved of the scorching heat. But then we remember what comes with that—just like spring can affect your allergies, the fall and winter temperatures can irritate and affect your joint pain. It’s always...
Pain Management for Sciatica: Tailored Treatments for Long-Term Relief
Sciatica is a condition in which pain radiates along the sciatic nerve, the largest nerve in your body that runs from your lower back through buttocks and down both legs. When compressed or irritated, this nerve can produce sharp shooting pain along its path from...
Effective Treatment Options for Managing Chronic Shoulder Pain
The shoulders are a part of the body that we use more than we realize, and you may not realize how much you rely on your shoulders until there is an issue with them. Many people experience shoulder pain at some point in their lives. Our shoulders are super flexible...
Supporting a Loved One with Chronic Pain: Tips for Family and Friends During Pain Awareness Month
Living with chronic pain is a daily challenge, not just for those who experience it but also for the family and friends who care about them. September is Pain Awareness Month—a time to recognize and understand the struggles people with chronic pain deal with and how...
Effective Treatments for Chronic Knee Pain: From Diagnosis to Relief
Chronic pain of any kind is not fun, but knee pain may be one of the top ones we find most disruptive. When our knees are not functioning like we need them to, it can cause intense discomfort. This can lead to challenges when trying to do simple, everyday activities...
Is Spinal Cord Stimulation Right for You? Exploring Benefits and Considerations
Chronic pain can severely affect your life, in more ways than one. When the usual, go-to treatments don't work, Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) can be a game-changer, especially for ongoing pain in your back, legs, and arms. Let's look at the benefits and considerations...
Effective Pain Management Strategies for Shingle Pain
Let’s talk shingles—and no, we aren’t talking about the ones you need to replace on your roof! The Mayo Clinic describes shingles as a viral infection that causes an intense, painful rash that can occur or appear anywhere on your body. Shingles is caused by the same...
What Are Nerve Root Blocks? Understanding the Procedure and Its Benefits
Arm pain? Leg pain? Both? It sounds like you are in need of a pain doctor in Forney TX (pain management clinics in Rowlett, Sherman, Greenville & Forney, TX). At Dallas Pain Institute, our doctors specialize in the nerve root block procedure to target pain that is...
Ketamine Infusions for Chronic Pain: How It Works and Who It Helps
Chronic pain can be very challenging, affecting all aspects of life and often not responding well to usual treatments. Ketamine infusions are becoming a hopeful option if you are seeking relief from ongoing pain. Our pain doctors in Sherman TX (pain clinics also in...
Latest Advances in Migraine Treatment: From Medications to Minimally Invasive Procedures
We all experience headaches from time to time, but have you ever experienced a migraine? Migraines are not your typical headaches. According to the Mayo Clinic, a migraine is a headache that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, usually on one side...
Exploring Medial Branch Blocks: Unlocking Relief from Spinal Pain
Being independent and dealing with spinal pain does not go hand in hand. If you are attempting to manage chronic spinal pain, then you know exactly what we are talking about. You come face to face with numerous challenges: from limited mobility to needing assistance...
The Unseen Link: Understanding How Chronic Pain Affects Mental Health
Did you know May is Mental Health Awareness Month? According to NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, “Mental Health Awareness Month has been a cornerstone of addressing the challenges faced by millions of Americans living with mental health conditions.” At...
The Benefits of Kyphoplasty for Pain Relief and Spinal Support
Back pain. Two words you are tired of talking about and constantly thinking about. At Dallas Pain Institute, we understand your pain but also want to emphasize that it’s not something you have to live with. Through innovative back pain treatments in North Dallas (we...
Recognizing and Treating Sports-Related Injuries
Sports injuries affect people of all backgrounds, whether you're a professional athlete for a living or just enjoy recreational activities. From a pulled muscle during a casual game of basketball to a joint injury from intense training, these injuries can really throw...
Via Disc Procedure: A Closer Look at Advanced Pain Management Solutions
As spring arrives and temperatures begin to warm up, our team at the Dallas Pain Institute —servicing patients in Sherman, Rowlett, Greenville, Forney TX & the surrounding areas—are dedicated to making sure you can fully embrace all its joys. Chronic pain should...
Understanding and Managing Herniated Discs
As the weather warms up and spring blossoms around us, it's natural to want to enjoy the outdoors without any discomfort. Whether it's afternoon tee times, leisurely Saturdays spent in the garden, or fishing trips with friends, these are moments we look forward to and...
Degenerative Disc Disease: Understanding, Managing, and Finding Relief
Our spine, a structure composed of interlinked bones, relies on spongy, gel-like substances as cushions. These cushions, known as spinal discs, absorb shock and facilitate the spine's flexibility. As we age, these discs undergo natural changes, leading to a condition...
Opioids and Pain Management: Navigating the Benefits and Risks
Opioids can be a scary word for some. We’ve seen the word make headlines more times over the past few years than we would like to. Although there are risks involved with taking opioids (like with most medications), there are some benefits to adding opioids to your...
Understanding PRP: The Science and Potential of Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections
Are you tired of constantly searching for minimally invasive pain treatments and plans for your chronic pain that doesn’t involve surgery? If so, there's some good news you should know about. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections have gained significant attention for...
New Year, New Hope: Looking Ahead to Pain Management Innovations for 2024
New year, new methods on how to manage your chronic pain. That’s what they say, right? Or at least that’s what we hope for. Every year we long for new, innovative ways to cure or lessen our pain. At Dallas Pain Institute, we understand that enduring persistent,...
Navigating Chronic Pain: North Dallas Pain Institute’s Comprehensive Approach
Navigating chronic pain every day is exactly what it sounds like—a pain. But we have good news to share. Chronic pain is not something you have to live with for the rest of your life. General practitioners and surgeons across North Texas send their patients to...
Festive Flare-ups: Managing Pain During the Christmas Season
Did the title of this blog catch your attention? You saw “Festive flare-ups” and thought to yourself, “Yep, that’s me!” Christmas is something we look forward to all year long. Some of us start counting down the days to next Christmas on December 26th. But when you...
Innovative Pain Management Techniques: Exploring the Benefits of Radiofrequency Ablation
If you are looking for lasting relief for your chronic pain, then you’ve come to the right place. At Dallas Pain Institute, we recognize that living with relentless, chronic pain can take over your life, emphasizing the importance of regaining your overall well-being....
Managing the Holidays with Chronic Pain: A Thanksgiving Guide
When we think of Thanksgiving, most of us think of the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Or at least my family does. Going from house to house, managing a growing family’s schedule, remembering to take the turkey out of the oven, etc. But Thanksgiving is supposed to...
Fall Activities in Dallas: Coping and Enjoying with Chronic Pain
Autumn in Dallas TX offers more than just cooler temperatures and vibrant leaves; it's also a season full of events, activities, and outdoor adventures that may seem overwhelming for people living with chronic pain. But with proper strategies in place, enjoying all...
Decoding Back Pain: Causes, Treatment Options and Preventative Measures by Dallas Pain Experts
Back pain is an all too familiar ailment for many; research indicates that up to 80% of us will experience it at some point in our lives. At Dallas Pain Institute in North Dallas (clinics located in Rowlett, Sherman & Greenville TX), our team can assist in...
What is Peripheral Neuropathy
Peripheral neuropathy is the term used for disorders that are caused by damage to the body’s peripheral nervous system. The peripheral nervous system connects nerves from the brain and spinal cord to the rest of the body. Including, but not limited to, the arms,...
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Persistent pain in the pelvic region (between the hips) that lasts more than three to six months is defined as chronic pelvic pain. It tends to affect women more frequently than men, with nearly 1 in 7 women reporting they suffer pelvic pain.[i] It may be...
Kyphoplasty: What It Is For and How It Is Used
A vertebral fracture or a break in one of the spinal vertebrae is a condition that can make it difficult for individuals to move freely. When a vertebral break occurs the bone fragments may rub against each other, resulting in debilitating pain. In this article, we...