Belinda McComb has always been someone who stays active and engaged. As a mother of two and a former physical education teacher of over 20 years, movement was a natural part of her life. Whether she was teaching, spending time with family, or simply going about her day, she was used to being on her
Minimally invasive procedures including injection therapies are a safe and effective alternative to surgery and medication. Learn more about these treatments for common spine, nerve and joint conditions. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports pain is the leading reason Americans access the health care system. With more than 50 million Americans living with
My Relief Story is a patient testimonial video campaign created to highlight real people, real experiences, and real relief. Through these stories, patients share their journeys with chronic pain, and how personalized care at Tennessee Valley Pain Consultants helped them get their lives back. For years, Shane Hill lived with chronic pain that slowly took away
Radiofrequency Ablation: Retired Army Paratrooper finds lasting relief Retired Army Paratrooper A. Peterson, knows firsthand about back pain. Completing more than 100 paratrooper jumps in 10 years and multiple overseas deployments, Peterson experienced chronic low back pain for several years. The pain affected her everyday life from household chores to enjoying time with grandchildren. After
What you need to know about nerve damage associated with diabetes and how it can be treated. Over 11% of the U.S. population has diabetes. Diabetes, especially if poorly controlled, can cause a host of complications, including heart disease, blindness, and amputations. Perhaps the most common complication of diabetes is diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), when
Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Kraus for being recognized as one of Positive Maturity’s Top 50 Over 50 leaders in Alabama. Dr. Kraus is an Anesthesiology & Pain Management physician with Tennessee Valley Pain Consultants providing non-surgical treatment for spinal, nerve and joint conditions. Founded in 1972, Positive Maturity’s mission is to enhance the lives of
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Are you feeling tired because you’re in constant pain? Are you in pain because you don’t have the energy to move around like you used to? Is your pain wearing you down? Answering yes to these questions puts you in a unique group of people who suffer from chronic pain. It could be from arthritis
Frequently referred to as a pinched nerve in your spinal column, radiculopathy can strike in your cervical or neck area, your lumbar region or lower back area, or your thoracic area or mid back region. It causes a number of uncomfortable symptoms, so a diagnosis is imperative to receive the proper treatment. Radiculopathy diagnosis? What
Our shoulder is a complicated joint, and it happens to be one that involves almost any movement. It’s hard to do anything without moving your shoulder. When it becomes injured for any reason, it is both frustrating and painful. Luckily, cortisone shots can help. Cortisone injection in the shoulder: what to expect.
Diabetes can result in multiple complications including nerve damage and other side effects. When blood glucose levels are not kept within the proper range, diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) may occur resulting in moderate to severe foot pain, numbness and weakness. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy is a serious side effect of diabetes and affects as many as
Peripheral nerves are those outside of the brain and spinal cord. Peripheral neuropathy is a result of damage to the nerves which can cause weakness, numbness, and pain. This usually occurs in the hands and feet. People with peripheral neuropathy usually explain the pain as burning, stabbing, or tingling. Let’s learn more about neuropathy stages