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Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine Blog

Learn more about interventional pain management & spine specialist care in our blog!

Recognizing the Start of Arthritis Symptoms: When It’s Time to See a Specialist

Staying active is a way of life in Wisconsin, whether it’s boating on the lake, golfing, or simply keeping up with work and family. But when nagging joint pain starts creeping in, making it harder to move the way you used to, it can be frustrating—and easy to brush off. Maybe your knees feel stiff in the morning, or your hands ache after a long day. At first, it’s manageable, but over time, those small aches can turn into something more.


How Can I Tell If My Neck Pain Is Muscular or Nerve-Related? Advice From Our Neck Specialists

Waking up with a stiff neck or feeling an ache after a long day isn’t unusual, but when neck pain lingers or worsens, it’s time to take a closer look. Understanding whether your pain is coming from tight, overworked muscles or an irritated nerve can make all the difference in finding the right treatment. We help patients throughout Lake Geneva and Kenosha, Wisconsin, pinpoint the source of their discomfort and explore the best options for relief.


How Epidural Steroid Injections Can Help Your Herniated Discs, Sciatica, and More

Living with chronic pain from conditions like herniated discs or sciatica can be debilitating. Everyday activities that once seemed effortless may now feel impossible. At Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine, one effective treatment option we often recommend for managing pain is epidural steroid injections (ESIs). These injections offer targeted relief for various conditions affecting the spine and surrounding nerves, allowing you to regain mobility and reduce discomfort.


What Questions Are Asked During a Personal Injury Assessment? A Guide to Specialist Intake

When you’ve been injured in an accident, whether it’s a car crash, workplace mishap, or another incident, finding the right care is crucial. At Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine, our personal injury assessments are designed to identify the root causes of your pain and create a tailored treatment plan for your recovery. To ensure that you get the most accurate diagnosis and effective treatment, your specialist will ask a series of important questions during the intake process.


Radiofrequency Ablation: What It Is and How It Can Help Relieve Chronic Back Pain

Chronic back pain is a condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting daily life and overall well-being. For individuals seeking long-lasting relief without relying solely on medication or invasive surgery, radiofrequency ablation offers a highly effective, minimally invasive solution. This innovative treatment targets the source of pain, allowing patients to regain mobility and improve their quality of life.


The Benefits of Personalized Treatment Plans for Joint Pain

Joint pain can disrupt your daily activities and significantly impact your quality of life. Whether caused by arthritis, an injury, or wear and tear over time, managing joint pain effectively requires a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. At Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine, we believe in crafting personalized treatment plans to help our patients regain mobility, reduce discomfort, and get back to doing what they love.


What Is the Vertiflex™ Treatment? A Minimally Invasive Solution for Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis can lead to debilitating symptoms such as chronic back pain, numbness, tingling, and difficulty walking. For those seeking relief without major surgery, the Vertiflex™ treatment offers a groundbreaking, minimally invasive solution.


Trigger Point Injections: What They Are and How They Help

Muscle pain is a common issue that can range from a minor inconvenience to a debilitating condition that affects daily life. For those suffering from chronic muscle pain, particularly in the neck, back, or shoulders, trigger point injections offer an effective, non-invasive treatment option. At Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine, we specialize in providing this innovative therapy to help patients find relief and improve their quality of life.


Living with Osteoarthritis: Tips for Managing Pain and Improving Mobility

Osteoarthritis (OA) can significantly impact daily life, causing pain, stiffness, and decreased mobility in affected joints. As a degenerative joint disease, OA primarily results from the wear and tear of cartilage, leading to inflammation, discomfort, and difficulty with movement. Although there is no cure for osteoarthritis, effective pain management and mobility strategies can help improve quality of life. At Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine, we offer a range of treatments tailored to help you manage OA symptoms and regain comfort in your day-to-day activities.


Exploring Epidural Steroid Injections for Herniated Disc Pain Relief

Herniated disc pain can be debilitating, impacting daily activities and diminishing overall quality of life. For individuals seeking effective, non-surgical pain relief, epidural steroid injections (ESIs) offer a promising solution. These injections target the inflamed areas surrounding the spinal nerves to provide long-lasting relief and improve mobility.