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.
The Benefits of Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injections for Low Back Pain and Sciatica
Living with pain in the lower back as a result of an acute injury, disease, or sciatica can be excruciating. More than…
What Does a Pain Management Specialist Do?
For those who are living in pain, working with a pain management specialist may be the key to getting relief. At Pain…
Epidural Steroid Injections for Treating Pain
Living with pain can be nothing short of insufferable. Pain is often debilitating, preventing you from doing the things that you love…
Frequently Asked Questions About Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can be a terrible experience that prevents you from doing the things you care about and most enjoy.…
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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