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Main causes of back pain
One of the most frequent conditions in the human being, as far as the musculoskeletal system is concerned, is back pain. It is one of those things that we will all suffer from at least once in our lives. From minor discomfort to severe and constant...
Peripheral neuropathy: treatment and precautions
Being the peripheral neuropathy the dysfunction of any of the nerves of the peripheral nervous system that can be due to multiple causes and that also presents diverse manifestations, selecting the best therapeutic plan for this condition can be...
Sciatica treatment methods
Undoubtedly, sciatica, or the pain produced by the involvement of the sciatic nerve, is one of the most disabling, requiring prompt resolution through a correct treatment plan. For most patients with sciatica, conventional conservative treatments...
Sciatica Pain
Many of us have experienced leg pain or pain shooting into our legs. Most commonly, a minor injury to a muscle, tendon, or joint could cause shooting leg pain. Still, sometimes the reason might be a pinched nerve coming from your back and spinal...
Back Pain
Unlike many mammals that can walk on two legs, human beings exclusively walk upright, in a vertical fashion, on two legs. We do not use our arms, dragging on our knuckles like closely related species such as apes and chimps nor, is our spine more...
What is a pain specialist?
Patients often asked, "What is a pain specialist?" or "How can I find a good pain specialist?" Like any medical professional, the answer lies within the doctor's education, clinical training, and subsequent certification by a related medical...
Meet Collin: Space City Pain’s therapy dog!
Meet Collin: Space City Pain's therapy dog! Our patients at Space City Pain Specialists are often pleasantly surprised when they see our canine friend, Collin, the therapy dog, playfully walking down the hallways of our office. He is a healthy,...
Resolve your knee pain at Space City Pain
Doing certain basic activities, such as climbing stairs, getting out of bed or walking can be greatly affected when suffering from knee pain, a very common symptom nowadays. If we consider that chiropractic is a therapy based on a combination of...
Visit a pain specialist at Space City Pain
Acute or chronic pain, either produced by the back, neck, joint, cancer-related, headache, diabetic neuropathy-related, arthrosis, or sports-related problems, can seriously affect your day-to-day life, not only diminishing your quality of life, but...
Heal your sciatica at Space City Pain
Suffering from sciatica means to suffer from a type of pain described by patients as a shooting, shock-like, burning, or cramping sensation, which increases its intensity when prolonged sitting, bending, or twisting is done. Following this nerve's...
Attend your back pain at Space City Pain
Back pain, both acute and chronic, is a common medical condition with numerous causing factors that can become seriously debilitating, affecting day-to-day life for even the strongest of individuals. While this condition has been treated with...
Spotting the Warning Signs of a Pinched Nerve
Has it ever happened to you that sometimes you suddenly stop feeling your foot or your arm as it should really feel and instead you start to feel them numb and heavy? Or that you wake up feeling your arm numb? Or that if you spend a lot of time...
Nimbus For Shoulder Pain
Formed by the humerus, scapula, and collar bone, and supported by a series of muscles, tendons, and ligaments, the shoulder is a great joint that allows us to have a wide range of motion while using our arms as an extension of our bodies. However,...
Women and Migraines: Why do They Have More?
February 5, 2018 Migraine headaches affect 29.5 million Americans, approximately 12% of the U.S. population. Migraines are three times more common in women than men – about 18% of women suffer from migraines vs. 6% of men. What Causes Women to Have...
Exercises for Back Pain Relief
February 6, 2018 If you suffer from chronic back pain, you know how important it is to find back pain relief, but pain management might be easier than you thought. Your answer to pain relief could be exercise! Exercise has shown many benefits for...
Spine Pain: Before You Can Treat It, You Need to Know What’s Causing It
February 20, 2018 Chronic spine pain – back pain that persists for three months or longer – is debilitating and significantly affects individuals’ quality of life and ability to perform daily tasks. In severe cases, spine and back pain can leave...
Fibromyalgia, a Balancing Act
Written by Sheri New, Patient Advocate at Space City Pain Specialists Anyone that has experienced chronic pain or a chronic illness, like fibromyalgia, can tell you that finding a balance between what you need to do, what you can do, and what you...
The Importance of Physical Therapy for Pain Relief
When you are injured or in pain, exercising (or physical therapy) may be one of the last things you feel like doing. Ironically, performing strategic exercises under the guidance of a skilled physical therapist is actually one of the most effective...
VLOG: Doctors at Space City Pain Specialists Discuss Their 2018 MS150 Ride
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an unpredictable disease that has affected the doctors at Space City Pain Specialists. Dr. Cannella, who has been diagnosed with MS, and Dr. Garcia talk about their MS150 experience and why they are so passionate about...
CDC Guidelines for Use of Opioids for Chronic Pain
If you suffer from chronic pain, whether it be back pain, neck pain, or any other bodily pain, achieving relief is probably foremost in your mind every hour of every day. Realizing how debilitating and immobilizing chronic pain often is, many...