4 Things No One Tells You About Dealing With Pain After Back Surgery
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, or (FBSS), refers to patients who experience new or persistent pain after spinal surgery for back or leg pain (1). While
What Makes a Good Candidate for Spinal Cord Stimulation?
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
Normal Back Pain Or Compression Fracture? 6 Signs You Can’t Overlook
Are you experiencing back pain that won’t go away? While back pain is a common issue that will impact 80% of people at some point in their
A Guide To Minimally Invasive Treatment Options for Chronic Back Pain
What’s in this Guide? What is chronic pain? When to see a doctor for chronic pain Treatment options for chronic pain What are minimally invasive
How OTC Pain Medication and Exercise can Solve 80% of Back Pain
Low back pain is an epidemic. In fact, 80% of adults report experiencing low back pain at some point in their lives. It’s a major cause
Why Pain Doctors View Surgery as “Last Resort” For Back Pain
If you’re one of the millions of people who experience back pain each year, remember you aren’t alone. It’s one of the most common reasons to miss
Doctor Spotlight: Eric DePopas, MD
Specialty & Care Philosophy I’m a practicing physician completing my final year of specialty training in Interventional Radiology (IR) at the University of Colorado Anschutz
Do you have Sciatica? Causes, symptoms, how to get help
Do you suffer from pain in your lower back? Maybe you’ve always had back pain in one form or another. Little twinges here and there.
3 Mistakes That Can Delay Your Back Pain Relief
1. Physician Appointment Wait Times According to research, the average person waits two to three weeks to see their primary physician after scheduling an appointment.
4 Treatments Everyone With Chronic Pain Should Know About
Pain lasting longer than 12 weeks is considered “chronic.” Normally, the body should be able to heal itself within a 4-12 week period and if
Is the Opioid Epidemic Leaving Many Patients in Pain?
Rapid Shifts In Prescribing Behavior Due to the increased number of deaths related to opioid misuse, providers have become more cautious when prescribing opioids to
The Difference Between a Pain Doctor and a Pill Pusher
You’re not alone Unfortunately, many patients with real pain are never offered treatment options outside of oral opioids. This has led many patients to associate the term pain
5 Important Factors When Choosing an Imaging Center
Overview Medical imaging (x-ray, CT, MRI, ultrasound) is one of the key problem solving tools used by doctors. Many times, the quality of medical images
Lingering Back Pain: 4 Critical Questions To Ensure It’s Not Serious
One of the first questions my patients ask about persistent or lingering back pain is, “Is my condition serious?” I use 4 questions to assess
Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Promising Solution for Chronic Pain
Whether you’re experiencing pain after back surgery or you’ve been dealing with pain for years and have struggled to find a solution, you may benefit
Intrathecal Pain Pumps For Chronic Pain – Are You A Candidate?
Table of Contents What is an intrathecal pain pump? An intrathecal pain pump is a small medical device that delivers pain medications directly to the
Regenerative Medicine For Joint Pain
What is regenerative medicine? Regenerative medicine is defined as the process of replacing or “regenerating” human tissue in order to restore normal biologic function. It
5 Reasons You Could Be A Candidate For Regenerative Medicine
What is regenerative medicine? Regenerative medicine is defined as the process of replacing or “regenerating” injured or broken down human tissue in order to restore
Regenerative Medicine: 6 Tips For Avoiding A Bad Clinic
Overview Growing demand for regenerative treatments like platelet rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections has lead to an explosion of clinics offering regenerative therapies
