If you suffer from chronic pain, ultrasound-guided injections may be a great solution to manage your pain. Ultrasound-guided injection treatment is an interventional, minimally invasive procedure in which ultrasound is used to pinpoint the proper placement of pain medication via injection. What Are Ultrasound-Guided Injections? Imagine delivering medication directly to the spot where you feel…
For those searching for a solution to soft tissue injuries or persistent pain, the knowledgeable, Board-Certified experts at Delaware Back Pain & Sports Rehabilitation Centers are excited to offer their patients Platelet-Rich Plasma Therapy as a unique alternative to invasive surgical procedures. If you are unfamiliar with Platelet Rich Plasma – PRP – Therapy, know…
Many people have a fear of flying – but when it comes to heading out on the highway, most don’t think twice about the risks. Riding in a motor vehicle presents an increased risk of getting into an accident and suffering orthopedic injuries. In fact, vehicle crashes are the number-one cause of unintentional injury in…
Lower back pain is one of the most common sources of chronic discomfort, and it can be brought on by everything from straining a muscle to a pinched nerve to chronic arthritis. Whatever the cause, all you want is relief. Fortunately, there are many effective treatments for lower back pain, depending on how simple or…
As you probably know, chiropractors practice a form of alternative medicine that is mostly focused on the diagnosis and treatment of mechanical disorders in the musculoskeletal system, particularly in the spine. These disorders often involve pinched nerves, inflamed muscles or tendons, misaligned vertebrae, or ruptured discs – causing pain that radiates not only in your…
One million is the number of days each year that Americans spend in the hospital due to injuries associated with car crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Records don’t indicate the number of patients who presented in hospitals or emergency rooms due to back injuries and pain following an accident. However, it makes…
Living with chronic pain can be debilitating to a person’s quality of life. While there are numerous pain management techniques out there, finding the right one for you can be difficult. In fact, most people don’t have just one solution for pain management. It often takes a combination of treatments to tamp down and control…
According to the National Institutes of Health, 80 percent of adults will experience low back pain. It is one of the most common causes of job-related disability and results in a lot of sick days. The intensity of lower back pain varies widely. Sufferers may experience anything from a dull, constant ache to sharp, debilitating…
The late, great physicist Stephen Hawking was onto something when he said, “To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.” After all, many of earth’s most cutting-edge technologies were inspired by the vastness of outer space. One great example is the AlterG anti-gravity treadmill. Dr. Robert Whalen was working…
What are Trigger Point Injections? You’re constantly massaging your shoulders, have tried pain relievers for days on end and have tried every relief cream out there. An old injury that continues to give you pain, a knot in your back or a recent trauma, your trigger point can manifest in many different ways. Your muscles…
