Author: Dr. Vincent Tupper
Pain Control Associates Blog
Pain Control Associates, LLC. provides conservative, non-surgical, and surgical options
for musculoskeletal pain including back pain, neck pain, headaches, and more.
Pain Awareness: Where is the Source and Has it Spread?
Pinpointing pain is not always easy as our bodies adapt and change to the ways we feel the pain, especially when it…
How Chronic Pain Affects Your Immune System
Chronic pain causes daily discomfort and can impact daily activities. Beyond the immediate effects of chronic pain on the body that are…
Vital Parts of a Successful Pain Management Plan
Chronic pain can chronically stop patients from living their best lives! Pain is a physical response, but it also involves our mindsets…
Pandemic Lessons Learned on How Doctors, Patients Connect
Everyone has had to adjust in some way to living life in a pandemic. Doctors and their patients have had to work…
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Neck Pain
- Herniated disc
- Spondylosis (Axial Neck Pain)
- Failed Surgical Neck Syndrome
- Biomechanical (Postural) Pain
- Whiplash
Musculoskeletal Injuries
- Radiculopathy (Sciatica)
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD)
- Herpes Zoster Radiculopathy (Shingles)
- Fibromyalgia
Low Back Pain
- Spondylosis (Axial Back Pain)
- Compression Fracture
- Scoliosis
- Herniated disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Internal Disc Disruption (Annular Tear)
- Spondylosis (Axial Back Pain)
- Facet-Mediated Pain
- Compression Fractures
- Scoliosis
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis
- Failed Surgical Back Syndrome
- Biomechanical (Postural) Pain
Headaches
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Occipital Headache
Work Injuries
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment
- Close coordination with case workers
- Facilitate early return to work
Spinal Interventions
- IDET
- Epidural Steroid Injections
- Racz Catheter Lysis of Adhesions
- Radiofrequency Facets
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- Occipital Nerve Blocks
- Stellate Ganglion Blocks
- Lumbar Sympathetic Blocks
- Discography (Lumbar & Cervical)
- Facet Joint Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
Psychological Treatment
- Behavioral Strategies to Help Manage Pain
- Coping Skills
- Strategies to Improve Sleep
- Biofeedback & Relaxation Training
- Management of Depression
Surgical Treatment
- Neuromodulation (Spinal Cord Stimulation)
Medication Management
- Anti-Inflammatory Medications
- Neuropathic Medications
- Opioid Medications
EMG/NCV
- Electrodiagnosis of nerve-related injuries and disorders
Physical Therapy
- Skilled Manual Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Massage Therapy
- Acupuncture