Nerve Pain
Introducing our series dedicated to nerve pain – a debilitating condition affecting millions worldwide. In these blogs, we delve into the complexities of nerve pain, exploring its causes, symptoms, and the latest advancements in treatment options. From neuropathy to sciatica, we provide comprehensive insights and practical tips for managing and alleviating this often challenging aspect of chronic pain.
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Pain is the body’s warning signal alerting us to the fact that something isn’t right. While there are some pains we don’t have to worry about that will subside on their own—a minor bump or scratch for example—there are other pains that will only lead to more problems and could eventualy lead to chronic nerve…read more
Your Knee Pain Is Most Likely Due to Knee Arthritis Nerve Pain
>>Skip ahead in the article: knee arthritis nerve pain Modern orthopedics is all about structure. However, there’s a big problem with this focus. Recent research shows that this model is seriously flawed. For example, it’s an urban myth that cartilage loss in the knee is associated with knee pain, and most orthopedic surgeons today replace…read more Leg Feels Disconnected? It May Be Your SI Joint
I always love hearing how patients describe what’s going on in their body. This last week, a patient with SI joint instability described her problem as her “leg feels disconnected.” This is such an accurate description that I thought it was worth exploring in a blog. The SI (Sacroiliac) Joint The SI joint is where the…read more What Is This Doctor Thankful for on Thanksgiving? New CRPS Treatments
One of the worst diseases you can have is something called CRPS, or complex regional pain syndrome. Think of CRPS like bringing a can of gasoline to your pain bonfire. Or maybe better said, CRPS is like an accelerator stuck to the floorboard of the pain car without any working brakes. It’s awful. This year…read more Listening to the Body on Exam: An Old Car Crash Upper Back Injury Speaks…
One of the most famous physicians of all time is Sir William Osler, the father of the modern residency program that uses real-world clinical experiences to train young doctors. One of his most famous sayings was, “Listen to your patient; he is telling you the diagnosis.” I’ve heard that same mantra paraphrased through the years…read more Why Is My Arm Throbbing?
In this article: What’s causing the throbbing or pulsing The referred-pain phenomenon Examination and treatment Does your arm feel tight? Do you sometimes see pulsations or little areas that jump around randomly? Although you might think that you have a muscle twitch, it’s most likely caused by the nerves in your neck. When those nerves…read more
Sitting and Sciatica Pain: How I Solved It With a Walk
On this page: What is sciatica? How are sitting and sciatica pain related? How does walking help sciatica pain? I’ve been at a medical conference lecturing all week, basically a sit fest. Despite trying to exercise every day and get up and move as much as feasible, my intermittent sciatica was singing last night at…read more Regenerating a Radial Nerve Injury with Injections?
This is a guest blog post by Dr. Jamil Bashir, who wrote up the same radial nerve injury patient that I did. I thought it would be great to get his take as the treating physician: Regenerating a Radial Nerve Injury In many ways our bodies are like machines. Complex organisms that enable us to…read more 
