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Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine Blog

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

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.


How Can Spinal Injections Relieve Your Back Pain?

Back pain can be a debilitating condition that affects every aspect of your life. Whether it’s from a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or another issue, finding relief can feel challenging. Fortunately, spinal injections offer a non-surgical solution for managing chronic or severe back pain, allowing many people to return to their daily activities with reduced discomfort. At Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine, we specialize in using spinal injections to provide effective pain relief for a variety of conditions.


Navigating Pain Relief: Understanding the Benefits of Our Interventional Pain Medicine Services

At Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine, we understand that chronic pain can significantly impact your quality of life, making everyday tasks difficult and overwhelming. Our goal is to provide personalized, effective pain relief options that help restore your function and improve your well-being. Through interventional pain medicine, we offer targeted treatments designed to alleviate pain at its source, allowing you to live a more active, comfortable life.


Causes and Risk Factors of Herniated Discs

Are you experiencing persistent back pain or numbness in your limbs? You may be dealing with a herniated disc, a common spinal condition that can cause significant discomfort and disrupt your daily life. This condition can develop due to several causes and risk factors, ranging from natural aging to injury or strain. Understanding these factors is key to both prevention and treatment.


What are Some Common Treatments for Neck Pain?

Neck pain can be a debilitating and frustrating condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it's caused by poor posture, injury, or underlying medical conditions, finding the right treatment for your neck pain is crucial for finding relief and restoring your quality of life.


Recognizing the Symptoms of Spinal Stenosis

Spinal stenosis is a condition that occurs when the spinal canal narrows, putting pressure on the spinal cord and nerves. This can happen due to the natural aging process, injury, or underlying medical conditions. When the spinal canal becomes constricted, it can cause a variety of uncomfortable symptoms that can significantly impact your quality of life. Understanding the causes of spinal stenosis is the first step in recognizing and addressing this condition.


Understanding the Causes of Back Pain: From Posture to Injury

Back pain is a common affliction that affects millions of people worldwide. Whether it's a sharp, stabbing sensation or a dull, aching discomfort, back pain can significantly impact your quality of life, making even the simplest daily tasks a challenge. Understanding the underlying causes of back pain is the first step towards finding the right treatment and regaining your mobility.


5 Lifestyle Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain

Arthritis is one of the leading causes of back and neck pain, so it’s a condition we see often here at Midwest Sports and Interventional Spine. 


 I Got Hurt on the Job: What Should I Do?

The latest safety report reveals that over 4.5 million people were injured at work. The most common industries where these accidents occurred were educational and health services, government, and retail. The most common causes of workplace injuries were heat, overexertion, contact with objects and equipment, falls, trips, and slips.