There isn't a single person who hasn't experienced some form of back pain at one point or another. According to research from Georgetown University, every year 16 million adults suffer from chronic back pain, causing missed days at work and countless doctor visits. In this post, we'll go through everything you need to know about back pain, including its causes, types, when to seek medical help and the ways to treat and prevent it.

For many patients, the relentless nature of chronic pain can cast a shadow over daily activities and dampen the joy of life itself. And, for many patients, it's difficult to answer the question: how do I know if I should see a pain management doctor?

One innovative solution that we often recommend for those dealing with debilitating back pain is kyphoplasty, a minimally invasive procedure that we've seen repeated success with for its effectiveness. If you're suffering from severe back pain and looking for a lasting solution, here are six compelling reasons we wanted to share to help you understand the procedure.

For many who suffer from chronic or acute pain, finding relief is a journey paved with various treatments and therapies. One modality that has gained attention for its non-pharmacological approach to pain management is the TENS unit, or Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation device. In this blog post, we'll discuss what a TENS unit is, the key benefits and how we use the TENS unit for pain management at DFW Interventional Pain Institute.

Pain is a complex and often distressing symptom associated with many medical complications. Understanding and managing pain is crucial to improving quality of life, and when it comes to treatments, there are a variety of options that may be a bit overwhelming at first. In this blog post, we'll discuss an effective pain management technique called a nerve block that has been offering relief to countless individuals.

Ironically, while many Americans are familiar with chronic pain, most are not totally familiar with pain management. Pain management helps people alleviate or ease their chronic aches or discomfort, and when it comes to chronic pain management, pain physicians play a vital role. In this blog post, we'll explore what pain management is and what the pain physician's role is in treating chronic pain.

Experiencing constant, nagging pain in your lower back, buttock, or leg? You may be experiencing the symptoms of sciatica. In this blog post, we'll give an overview of what causes sciatica and discuss the effectiveness of epidural injections as a treatment option.

Unfortunately, pain is a common experience for many people, but it can be exacerbated by the lack of proper treatment. At DFW Interventional Pain Institute, we specialize in treating a variety of conditions that cause chronic pain. In this blog post, we’ll explore the top pain conditions we treat, including back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, joint pain, migraines and cancer pain.

Millions of people suffer from chronic back pain worldwide, and if you’ve ever had it, you know how much of an inconvenience it can be. In this blog post, we will cover the basics of back pain, what causes it, when to seek help for it and what treatments are available. We'll also discuss preventative methods and how DFW Interventional Pain Institute can help those suffering from chronic back pain.

Each week we post information about common pain management cases we treat and how our patients can learn how to live their best lives through gaining important knowledge. In this recap post, and as a little celebration of our first year open, we wanted to share some of our favorite blog posts over the past year. Enjoy!

If you're one of the many Americans suffering from joint pain and are looking for a solution that doesn't involve surgery, hyaluronic acid injections may be a solution. In this blog post, we'll discuss what hyaluronic acid injections are, when you should consider them, where they're typically used, what the patient experience is like with a pain management doctor and what the recovery process entails.

Are you noticing an uncomfortable pain in one of your knees when driving around DFW? If so, you're not alone. In fact, the person writing this post suffers from it, especially on long road trips. If you know what we're talking about, this blog post is for you.

Neuropathic pain is a type of chronic pain caused by damaged nerves that can result from various medical conditions such as diabetes, shingles, cancer, autoimmune diseases and injuries. If you’re experiencing neuropathic pain, it is critical to seek the help of a pain management specialist, and this blog post may be able to help answer some questions you may have about neuropathic pain.

Tailbone pain, medically known as coccydynia, is a common condition that can cause significant discomfort and annoyance. In this blog post, we will define coccydynia and when you should consider seeing a doctor for tailbone pain.

If you've been experiencing burning pain in your shoulder that's recurring or chronic, you should consider seeing a pain management doctor. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the causes of shoulder pain and why you should see a pain management specialist for this type of discomfort.

Muscle spasms from pinched nerves are some of the most painful conditions someone can have in their back. In fact, at DFW Interventional Pain Institute, we treat many patients who have concerns regarding chronic muscle spasms and pinched nerves. This blog post aims to illuminate the causes, symptoms, and most importantly, effective management strategies for when you're having muscle spasms stemming from a pinched nerve.

Cancer pain can be a significant challenge for individuals, both during and after cancer treatment. In this blog post, we'll explore the various ways in which a pain management specialist such as Dr. Lopez can assist individuals before and after cancer treatment.

Being overweight in itself is not a cause of sciatica, but the additional stress placed on the body from being overweight can make sciatica a lot worse in people who are overweight. In this blog post, we will explore the link between being overweight and the symptoms of sciatica. We will also share some solutions you can implement to help prevent sciatica pain if you are overweight.

When it comes to debilitating pain, many people are curious about new pain management technologies that they may have never heard of before. If you're curious about spinal cord stimulation and how it can help with pain management, this blog post is for you.

If you suffer from migraines, you know all too well how it can impact your life, affecting everything from your work to your social life. In this blog post, we'll discuss what migraines are, typical methods for helping with migraine pain, how Botox specifically can help with migraine pain, why you should see a pain management physician like Dr. Edrick Lopez for Botox for migraines and what the treatment process for Botox for migraines is like.