Avoid These Exercises For A Bulging Disc: A Physician’s Evidence-Based Approach Written by Dr. Matthias Wiederholz, MD – Quadruple Board-Certified in Physical Medicine, Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Regenerative Medicine Quick Insights Avoid These Exercises For A Bulging Disc refers to steering clear of movements that stress or compress damaged spinal discs. Overloading these weakened…
Revolutionary Non-Surgical Neck Pain Relief: The Breakthrough Solution That’s Transforming Lives Written by Dr. Matthias Wiederholz, MD, Quadruple Board-Certified Pain and Regenerative Medicine Specialist Quick Insights Non-surgical neck pain relief uses advanced medical methods to reduce discomfort and restore motion without surgery. It targets muscles, nerves, or discs, often through therapies like injections or regenerative…
Cervical Disc Replacement: What Patients Need to Know By Dr. Matthias Wiederholz, MD, Quadruple Board-Certified in Pain & Sports Medicine Quick Insights Cervical disc replacement is a procedure where a damaged neck disc is replaced with an artificial one, restoring movement and relieving nerve pressure. It may be considered for cervical radiculopathy and can help…
What Is Cervical Spinal Fusion and Why You Should Consider Alternatives? Written by Dr. Matthias Wiederholz, MD — Quadruple Board Certified Spine & Pain Specialist Quick Insights Cervical spinal fusion is a surgical procedure that joins two or more neck vertebrae together, eliminating motion. While it stabilizes the spine, it can significantly restrict movement and…
Alternatives to Neck Fusion Surgery: A Physician’s Evidence-Based Guide By Dr. Matthias Wiederholz, MD, Board Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Anti-Aging, Regenerative & Functional Medicine Quick Insights Alternatives to neck fusion surgery are treatment options that address chronic neck pain by targeting spinal disc problems without fusing the bones.…
Cervical Myelopathy: A Spine Specialist’s Guide to Non-Surgical Recovery Written by Dr. Matthias Wiederholz, MD, FAAPMR, RMSK, DABPMR, DABPM, DABSM – Quadruple Board-Certified Leader in Non-Surgical Spine Care Quick Insights What is cervical myelopathy? It is spinal cord dysfunction in your neck, usually from compression, causing progressive nerve problems. Untreated, it can lead to lasting…
How Cervical Spondylosis Develops: A Physician’s Evidence-Based Explanation By Dr. Matthias Wiederholz, MD, Quadruple Board-Certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, Sports Medicine, and Regenerative & Functional Medicine Quick Insights What is cervical spondylosis? It’s a form of neck arthritis caused by wear-and-tear in the cervical spine, leading to pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility.…
At Performance Pain and Sports Medicine we recommend the use of prescription pain relief patches to help manage your pain at home. A lidocaine patch is a prescription medication that is applied to the skin to reduce pain and discomfort. The prescription lidocaine patch is used to treat a variety of conditions, including the relief of muscle pain, nerve pain, and…
No, the lidocaine patch is not a narcotic. However, the more correct question to ask would be is the lidocaine patch an opioid? and again the short answer is no they are not an opioid. Follow Dr. Manzi’s Pain Diaries channel on YouTube for up to date cutting edge pain relief information: Understanding Lidocaine Patches…
Lidocaine patches are a popular choice for managing localized pain and discomfort. While these patches can be effective in providing relief, it’s important to be aware of potential side effects that may arise from their use. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the various side effects and offer insights on how to mitigate them…
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