Pain

Arachnoiditis- Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 06/17/2015 - 1:27pm

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  • Arachnoiditis is a neurological pain condition that causes the arachnoid, a membrane that protects nerves in the spinal cord and brain, to become inflamed.
  • Inflammation of the arachnoid creates constant irritation, scar tissue to form around the spinal nerves, and binding of blood vessels and nerve roots, which in turn causes chronic, debilitating pain.
  • The pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center discuss the causes, symptoms and treatments for arachnoiditis.

Causes
Arachnoiditis may be caused by a number of things, but some of the most common occurrences or incidents include:

Phantom Limb Pain Causes, Symptoms & Treatments

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 06/05/2015 - 11:49am

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  • Phantom limb pain is a condtion that produces discomfort for those who’ve had an arm or limb amputated.
  • This phenomenon may also exist in individuals who’ve lost other body parts like the eyes, tongue, breasts, genitalia, etc.
  • The pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center discuss the causes, symptoms and treatment options for those with phantom limb pain.

Causes

Personality Influences Chronic Back Pain

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 05/22/2015 - 9:21am

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  • A study from Manchester Metropolitan University in England found a patient’s level of anxiety and defensiveness is directly correlated with how they view their chronic pain.
  • Defensive, highly-anxious individuals are more likely to show persistence in the pain management system, according to the study.
  • The pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center explain how personality influences chronic back pain.

The study, conducted by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University in England, looked into the personality types of 70 test participants. These individuals were separated into 4 groups:

Signs Of Peripheral Neuropathy (Nerve Pain)

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 05/06/2015 - 9:25am

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  • Peripheral neuropathy is a chronic condition that usually develops from damage to the peripheral nerves.
  • Peripheral nerves have different functions; some control sensation, movement or bodily functions (i.e. blood pressure, digestion, bladder, etc.)
  • The leaders in Utah pain management at Southwest Spine and Pain Center provide insight on common signs and symptoms of peripheral neuropathy (nerve pain).

Although there is no singular known cause, physicians have speculated the following instances and factors my contribute to the development of peripheral neuropathy, or nerve pain:

Education and Training Required For A Pain Doctor

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 03/27/2015 - 9:00am

Pain physicians are a special breed of doctor. That probably sounds silly, but becoming a pain management specialist requires more than just a strong educational background—it also requires behavioral traits like empathy and compassion. Of course, we don’t mean these traits are literally required, but they undoubtedly help when you consider the nature of this profession. Working with individuals in pain can be an emotionally trying experience, and some people may be more cut out for this career than others.