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
Describing your pain can be like trying to explain what the color purple looks like. Only describing pain is harder since you don’t have anything you can visualize for someone else. Whether your pain just happened due to an injury or it comes and goes almost every day, being able to clearly define it for
Living with chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life. When pain begins interfering with daily activities, it’s time to find relief. There are non-surgical options to assist with not only pain relief but also diagnosing the source of your pain. Understanding pain management injections can help improve your quality of life and
Second only to the common cold, the next reason Americans miss work is lower back and hip pain. 80 to 90% of people develop debilitating back or hip pain at some point in their life, so you are not alone. You know you hurt, but what is the source?
Got pain? If you wake up with it in the morning, suffer with it during the day, and then go to bed with no relief, you have just answered the question. When is it time to see a pain specialist? When you live with chronic pain and nothing you do relieves that pain, it’s time.
We are pleased to welcome Dr. Michael Cosgrove to our team! Dr. Cosgrove is an anesthesiologist double board-certified in pain management. He specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of common spine, nerve and musculoskeletal conditions as well as acute and chronic pain disorders. Dr. Cosgrove provides the latest interventional spine procedures including epidural steroid injections
Those with diabetes are quite familiar with how it affects their blood sugar, their kidneys, and their eyes and heart. Unfortunately, many are not aware of how diabetes can affect their joints until they are faced with an orthopedic problem. It is a lesser-known consequence of diabetes, and at that point many begin to
Is pain taking the joy out of the simple things in life? We help people like you every day. Tennessee Valley Pain Consultants, with advanced technology and x-ray guided therapies, finding the precise location and cause of your pain. Allowing us to treat that part of your neck, spine or joints that’s keeping you from
1. Position your computer at a comfortable viewing height. To avoid neck pain, place your screen in front of you at a comfortable viewing height. Avoiding looking down at your computer or laptop screen will help minimize neck strain. This can also be accomplished by not angling the screen which can cause you to twist
Summer Spine Safety Stay spine safe this summer while enjoying your favorite water activities. As we transition into the hottest part of the summer, water activities are a popular way to spend time outdoors. Before you hit the pool or lake, it’s important to remember the following safety tips to avoid neck and back injuries.
According to the American Physical Therapy Association, two thirds of Americans have lower back pain sometime during their lives. It’s what to do with and about that pain that matters. Should you exercise through lower back pain? The common sense answer to you now may be: if “it hurts when you do this,” then don’t