Headaches After Exercise
Unfortunately, instead of pain relief, some people may get headaches after working out. Typically, this occurs after running or lifting weights; some people report headaches during exercise sessions. It’s essential...
E-Cigarettes Linked to Neck Pain and Headaches
The American Lung Association has noticed an increase in people who use e-cigarettes, also known as vaping. There’s no doubt that we’ve seen more and more vape shops popping up...
The Relationship Between Fibromyalgia and Weight Gain
Unfortunately, it’s easy for chronic pain patients to gain weight. Chronic pain patients are often in too much pain to get up and cook a healthy meal or exercise, so...
Facet Joint Injection Side Effects
A facet joint injection can be a great tool to treat back pain that originates in the facet joints. When patients at The Pain Center of Arizona still feel pain...
Is Cracking Your Back Bad For Arthritis?
At a young age, we were warned not to twist to crack our backs so we don’t get arthritis. The sensation may feel good and is most likely not a...
What Is Bone Cement and How Is It Used?
Bone cement is a tool used by our physicians to create an internal cast that stabilizes fractured vertebrae. It doesn’t look like the wet cement you may see on the...
What are Back Spasms?
A back spasm is a painful contraction of a muscle. It can be felt anywhere along the spinal cord but is commonly experienced in the lower back. Typically, back spasms...
Difference Between Headaches and Migraines
Both headaches and migraines cause mild to severe pain and discomfort, and questions may surface among headache and migraine sufferers regarding the differences between the two. This blog will examine...
Diabetic Nerve Pain Treatment
Research suggests that neuropathy occurs most often in people with diabetes who have difficulty controlling their high blood sugar glucose levels. People over 40 and smokers are also at increased...
Why Do Migraines Make You Nauseous?
A migraine is a serious chronic condition where a person has a severe headache lasting anywhere from hours to days. It can be felt on either side of the head,...