Rachel Cohen's blog

Introducing The Superion ® Indirect Decompression System (IDS)

Submitted by Rachel Cohen on Thu, 05/25/2017 - 4:24pm

Millions of Americans are affected by chronic back and leg pain every year, often resulting in loss of mobility, lost work, and warranted frustrations. Unfortunately, open back surgery is not feasible for many of these individuals, especially since it can lead to complications such as surgical scars, post-surgical pain, and a lengthy recovery time that requires weeks away from work. Fortunately, there is new a treatment option that provides patients with the possibility of a completely pain-free lifestyle.

Introducing The Superion ® Indirect Decompression System (IDS)

What Is Hanna Somatic Education (Hanna Somatics)?

Submitted by Rachel Cohen on Wed, 10/14/2015 - 5:07pm

30-Second Blog Snapshot:

  • Hanna Somatic Education (HSE), also called Hanna Somatics, is a type of mind-body training that encourages physical and mental control over muscles to reduce chronic musculoskeletal pain.
  • In layman’s terms, this technique teaches the brain to re-learn certain muscle movements to relieve muscle tension.
  • The pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center explain what Hanna Somatic Education is, and how it may benefit patients with chronic pain.

What Is Hanna Somatic Education (Hanna Somatics)?

Radiofrequency Lesioning Procedure

Submitted by Rachel Cohen on Wed, 10/07/2015 - 11:13am

30-Second Blog “Snapshot:”

  • Patients with chronic nerve pain or a pain condition that resulted from a spinal cord injury may benefit from a minimally invasive, interventional pain treatment called radiofrequency lesioning.
  • Radiofrequency lesioning uses energy to heat and subsequently destroy sensory nerve endings that are transmitting pain signals to the brain.
  • The radiofrequency lesioning experts at Southwest Spine and Pain Center discuss the benefits of this procedure for those with chronic pain.

What is Radiofrequency Lesioning?