The Causes and Symptoms of Fibroids

A fibroid specialist and patient review fibroid treatment options together.

The Causes and Symptoms of Fibroids When it comes to fibroids, accessing factual, clear information is essential. An estimated 26 million Americans have fibroids, and between 70-80% of women will develop them by the time they’re 50. For such a prevalent condition, many women are surprisingly ill-equipped with the correct knowledge to even express concerns […]

What is PainTheory?

Thousands of people come to PainTheory each month to make smart choices about pain treatment and find vetted specialists. We only work with interventional pain specialists who are fellowship-trained in pain medicine and offer a wide range of treatment options, outside of medication management. Every PainTheory partner provider must be reviewed and approved by our […]

What Makes a Good Candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulation?

Thumbnail image of Eric DePopas explaining what makes a good candidate for UFE or SCS.

There are two main factors doctors consider when determining if a patient is a “good” candidate for spinal cord stimulation: Pain after back surgery: Is the patient experiencing pain after back surgery? Duration of pain: Has the patient’s pain last longer than 6 months after back surgery? Other factors that can affect candidacy include: Pain […]